Bills Sign Fullback

[Romes]

Its on BB.com front page.

Darian Barnes

Looks like they aren't wasting time implementing the new O.

[shelby]

Re: Bills Sign Fullback

Sweet!

One of the changes to Buffalo's offense in 2008 has already become apparent as veteran fullback Darian Barnes was signed by the Bills Thursday. The seven-year veteran played in five games last season for the Jets making four starts. More to come shortly.

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[circlethewagons]

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I like the move- but why did it take a full year to get a Fullback on the roster?

[hydro]

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Because only until now have we reimplemented the Fullback position. Schonert said he has gotten rid of the H-back position and now will use a fullback.

[raphael120]

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Raise your hand if you thought the H-back system was going to work to begin with. ****in idiots at ODB, i swear. If Fairchild can get a job at OBD I think I'm going to apply for somethin. They seem to just be making up position names now. Running Game Coordinator? I thought that's what the Running Backs Coach was. Apparently not.

[Romes]

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more links for those who love them

http://buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=5825

The 6'0" 250-pound fullback is known as a hitter and will likely factor into Schonert's offensive plans for the 2008 season.

Buffalo's new running game coordinator Eric Studesville has a familiarity with what Barnes has to offer. He coached him as a rookie undrafted free agent in 2002, though Barnes did not make the New York Giants roster coming out of training camp.

He is a blocker by trade and has not been utilized much as a receiver with 10 receptions in 2004 with Dallas being his single season career-high. Barnes also has just five career rushes for 10 yards.

[RockStar36]

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I've never heard of him nor do I think he is reason to bring major excitement to the team, however it will be really nice to actually have a fullback for Marshawn.

[bigbub2352]

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We Still defintly need to draft one, this guy has been on 4 teams in 6 yrs

[RockStar36]

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We Still defintly need to draft one, this guy has been on 4 teams in 6 yrs

That seems perfect for the Bills.

[Michael82]

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I'm just glad we are going back to the FB position. Lynch could have used one soo many times on 3rd and 1 or 4th and 1.

[RockStar36]

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I'm just glad we are going back to the FB position. Lynch could have used one soo many times on 3rd and 1 or 4th and 1.

Imagine how many more yards Lynch could push for if he has a real fullback leading the way. It's almost scary.

[madness]

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Lynch didn't play with a FB in college either.

[Mahdi]

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Actually Barnes is a really good run blocking FB.

I know its irrelevant but kinda funny....

When I started my Madden 06 season a couple years ago I signed Barnes as my FB for the Bills cuz we didnt have a good one.... He was a beast for me and went to the pro-bowl. Just thought id mention.....

Either way I like the move.... its not like our H-Back was catching anything and thats the only advantage to having an H-back rather than a FB... Superior receiving skills and lines up anywhere.

[Mitchy moo]

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Love the move and I'm glad we are making changes to help ML.

[Pride]

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Any change at this point is a welcome change in my book. Cant get much worse than 30th.