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Owen Schmitt will be chasing his job if he doesn't develop.

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Owen Schmitt will be chasing his job if he doesn't develop.

There's nothing wrong with filling a position through brute numbers. Seattle needs a fullback, perhaps more so than any other team in the NFL, and though it invested a fifth round selection in Owen Schmitt, it would be wise to stack the deck in case Schmitt is ever injured or simply doesn't develop as a pass blocker.

Brannan Southerland may not have the pure run-blocking ferocity of Schmitt, but he's a more complete and polished fullback, is known for his awareness pass blocking, his soft hands and reliability as a receiver, and, perhaps most importantly to a player that could be second-string or start at first but then be benched, Southerland is known as a consummate team player. Greg Knapp needs talent and security at fullback for his offense to function, Southerland boosts both.

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Nice solid... if not sexy... pick

Gotta add some competition at FB.

Bring Your Game, Leave Your Name.

by iverson2169 on Apr 25, 2009 11:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel very confident in Owen Schmitt fully developing.

But I agree with covering all your bases. Good pick, John.

Weez the juice!!

by Carl Shinyama on Apr 25, 2009 11:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah.... if for nothing else than to...

Make it a competition in camp. Hate positions without contention.

Bring Your Game, Leave Your Name.

by iverson2169 on Apr 25, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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