FB? (Full Back)

Sorry to ask if it's obvious but do we have one? Do we have a need for one for whatever running game we're going with. Saw Reece was let go and haven't been here lately so threads galore to sift through. Cheers.

Sorry took all of two seconds to see Tre Madden on the depth chart thread. Lock it down or delete.



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My prediction?

Lacy plays fullback. :idea:

They might just re-sign Reece in coming weeks, since it saves them money.

Tre Madden is on our roster as our sole FB. He is a second year player who spent his first year on the injured reserve list. It wouldn't surprise me if he was often inactive, but we shall have to wait and see.

Tre Madden is listed on the roster as a FB. http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster

Tre Madden is the FB for Week 1. His skill set is similar to Derrick Coleman's in that he is a good athlete and solid receiver but a subpar blocker. Marcel Reece can be re-signed in Week 2 without guaranteed money.

hawknation2017":3vdoqjng said:

Tre Madden is the FB for Week 1. His skill set is similar to Derrick Coleman's in that he is a good athlete and solid receiver but a subpar blocker. Marcel Reece can be re-signed in Week 2 without guaranteed money.

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I would be surprised if they don't release Madden and sign Reece next week.

I thought you were asking if NET had a Facebook page. Apparently I need to catch up on my sleep.

Reece will be back next week, book it.

DYLcurry59":2azwk7z9 said:

Reece will be back next week, book it.

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Facebook it?

I hope Reese is back next week, he was a bright spot at the end of last year and this team can use a quite leader like him on the team.

Sound blocking is a significantly undervalued trait for seemingly every position group except WR.

Madden is a RB who is still learning to become a lead blocker.

All three TEs on the roster are receivers first and had to learn to become league-average blockers.

The personnel on the offensive line has been a mess for three years now. I don't expect a lot of consistent blocking from anyone of the roster except Justin Britt.

I guess I just miss the team blocking we used to have in 2012 and 2013. Michael Robinson & Zach Miller were money. And I REALLY miss the blocking from 2005.

Richardson, and make him block, damn it (belch)

Lords of Scythia":3kh94a9h said:

Richardson, and make him block, damn it (belch)

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He did score 2 TDs (one as a fullback), at least.

DYLcurry59":6kot7j8j said:

Reece will be back next week, book it.

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Absolutely agreed that Reece will replace Madden on the roster, although TBH, I don't really understand the point of it.

Reece is listed as a FB but isn't really one in the traditional sense. Where he really shines is as a receiver out of the backfield, and I think Lacy (very underrated as an outlet back b/c for the past couple years the Packers stopped using him that way as much) and Prosise already provide that.

TL;DR -- In their backfield the Hawks already have what Reece does well, and he doesn't really provide anything as a lead blocker, despite his position.

Popeyejones":3azvwrrp said:

DYLcurry59":3azvwrrp said:

Reece will be back next week, book it.

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Absolutely agreed that Reece will replace Madden on the roster, although TBH, I don't really understand the point of it.

Reece is listed as a FB but isn't really one in the traditional sense. Where he really shines is as a receiver out of the backfield, and I think Lacy (very underrated as an outlet back b/c for the past couple years the Packers stopped using him that way as much) and Prosise already provide that.

TL;DR -- In their backfield the Hawks already have what Reece does well, and he doesn't really provide anything as a lead blocker, despite his position.

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You have not been paying attention, the offense runs way better when he is mixed into the group in the I formation with Rawls.

Popeyejones":29p12x9y said:

DYLcurry59":29p12x9y said:

Reece will be back next week, book it.

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Absolutely agreed that Reece will replace Madden on the roster, although TBH, I don't really understand the point of it.

Reece is listed as a FB but isn't really one in the traditional sense. Where he really shines is as a receiver out of the backfield, and I think Lacy (very underrated as an outlet back b/c for the past couple years the Packers stopped using him that way as much) and Prosise already provide that.

TL;DR -- In their backfield the Hawks already have what Reece does well, and he doesn't really provide anything as a lead blocker, despite his position.

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FYI, Reece's blocking last season was the best the Seahawks have seen at the FB position since Mike Robinson. Releasing him for Week 1 is a salary cap ploy to ensure that his salary is not fully guaranteed.