Positional Reviews: Fullback ... We Come To Praise Bear Pascoe

But he’s a tight end. Find a fullback who’s not only a blocker but a legitimate option for an occasional inside handoff and outlet receiver.
Fullback in general is probably the least creatively used position in football. It needn’t be.

He’s the kind of player you love to cheer for. While I’m thrilled with what Bear did at FB, I’d move him back to TE. He is on the tall side to be playing FB and leverage was an issue at times. He won a lot of his blocks based on pure desire. You have to give him loads of credit for that, but a more stout FB would better be able to get leverage on LBs in the hole. Bear’s height translates perfectly to blocking from the line where he can use arm length to his advantage. His time at FB gives him a knowledge and skill set that makes a lot of plays with him motioning from that #2 TE spot into a FB type spot possible. He could really be that H back Beckum isn’t.

For our fulltime FB I’d like a true blue stout LB smasher. I certainly wouldn’t complain about picking up Vonta Leach, but my ideal FB is in the draft. Owen Marecic is another smart hard nosed football player that would be very easy to cheer for. Add in his prototypical FB build and his experience playing MLB (know thy enemy), and I can’t think of a better blocker to be plowing the way for whoever our RB happens to be. He’d be a monster on ST as well because the guy knows how to tackle.

When the 49ers drafted him, my good friend (and die hard 49er fan) was so psyched. When they cut him, my bud was angry, but glad to know I would be able to watch him play. Bear is a beast and is one of my favorite non skill position players. He did so much, that maybe he could’ve gotten a couple more touches on the goal line. He should be moved back to tight end, but if they keep him at fullback I would be thrilled.

He’s a definite bright spot…He’s Bomar in the flesh !!

And in a way it ties to the RB discussion we were having yesterday…

Here we are giving up on a guy who in the last season he wasnt injured (2008), was an alternate for the pro bowl. He’s already under contract and isn’t due any big bonus money or anything. Screw that guy, just cut him. We need Vonta Leach, who is the same age, had 0 carries and 8 receptions this year, and whose last contract was twice the size. Unless he has indestructable labrums and his hamstrings never pull… I’m just not seeing it.

I’m not saying its the wrong decision… I keep wondering if Hedgecock’s shoulder injury was so severe that even a year removed from surgery its going to affect his play. If thats the case then it totally makes sense… but to my knowledge no information like that has ever been released. By cutting him, all you get in return is 1 camp roster spot. Hedging (har har) your bets is one thing (drafting somebody, signing a young promising FA project, etc), but I’m surprised at the level of “you’re done, get out now” sentiment across the board.

JMO, but I’d probably take the chance that Hedgecock has a shot at coming back and at the very least being above average. I’m sure he didnt forget how to block, and he’s essentially had a year off to recover. At the very least you’ve got Pascoe who can play the position serviceably on the roster already… save those FA dollars for other positions of need… we know they’re there.

Bear gets a lot more credit than his actual on field performance would warrant because of his great attitude (taking all those snaps during pre season, switching to fullback in the middle of the season). He had some nice blocks especially early, but he was very ineefective down the stretch, especially against the Eagles where he was repeatedly stuffed by the Eagles’ mediocre linebackers. The demise of the running game down the stretch is partly his fault.

I like his versatility and I think he deserves a roster spot, primarily as a second tight end, H-back or occasional full back. But I think the Giants will be better served by getting a fullback who can more consistently get a push on opposing linebackers.

the running game was resurrected when he became the FB. Having him play there next year would not be the worst thing that could happen. We do need an upgrade at the TE position. Boss always seems to get hammered and Beckum has been about as productive as Sinorice Moss. And Boss’ failure to fall on Jacobs fumble cost me the title in my FF league. That and our generous defense.

This is not rocket science.

If we get Leach or someone in the draft, he goes TE. But I don’t think JR wants to spend the FA money on this position since we need LBs, OL and maybe Nnamdi Asomugha if we can get him. Be easier to get another TE for less money or draft an FB I think.

Either way, Bear stays.

seems like he can’t avoid tacklers, so maybe he could be a fullback and do what he does best, run into defenders. Bear could then move back to TE.

why they didn’t throw more passes Pascoe’s way, just to add a little variety, mix things up. Did he ever run the ball this season, I don’t remember that he did?

I read Boss had hip surgery today. Am I correct or was it Internet junk?
How come Hernandez and Gronkowski are so effective? Is it Brady, Bellichick. Or are these guys just good? why don’t we throw to Boss and Beckum?

I like throwing to TEs short to intermediate passes,
I also like screens to RBs. eagles do it well.
why didn’t we do it more? gilbride?

My first thought was ‘Holy crap, Ed is wasted’.
 I like the creativity and humor. Even if it was just coffee.
Thanks to Madison, I appreciate your good year or two, but your time is done here.

good run blocker and picked up the blitzes well. Good hands for a FB. He did not rush but caught 9 passes for 72 yds. including a 29 yarder.