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<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 611936"><p>I think you have to look at FB/TE as a group. While that's been McCarthy's view in the past particularly with respect to special teams, it's not panned out in the offense because the H-back candidates (e.g., Taylor, Quarless, Rodgers) haven't proved to be effective backfield blockers, while also being only serviceable or worse in-line.</p><p></p><p>If nothing else, the H-back concept is attractive in freeing up a roster spot.</p><p></p><p>There is a possibility that Ripkowski can fill a quasi-H-back role...FB, in-line blocker in 7-man line duty, special teams.</p><p></p><p>The Packers carried 1 FB / 3 TE for the bulk of last season, with Bostick playing special teams almost exclusively while drawing a mere 4 targets. Perillo was promoted in November with 2 games played and no targets.</p><p></p><p>I could envision a scenario where the Packers carry the two FBs, Quarless and Rodgers, while Perillo and/or one the rookies goes to PS if Ripkowki can demonstrate in-line blocking ability, while also filling some or all of Bostick's special teams roles. </p><p></p><p>Who knows...Ripkowski might even prove to be a serviceable on a few pass targets and worthy of a "hands" ST role...the role that got Bostick fired.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 611936"] I think you have to look at FB/TE as a group. While that's been McCarthy's view in the past particularly with respect to special teams, it's not panned out in the offense because the H-back candidates (e.g., Taylor, Quarless, Rodgers) haven't proved to be effective backfield blockers, while also being only serviceable or worse in-line. If nothing else, the H-back concept is attractive in freeing up a roster spot. There is a possibility that Ripkowski can fill a quasi-H-back role...FB, in-line blocker in 7-man line duty, special teams. The Packers carried 1 FB / 3 TE for the bulk of last season, with Bostick playing special teams almost exclusively while drawing a mere 4 targets. Perillo was promoted in November with 2 games played and no targets. I could envision a scenario where the Packers carry the two FBs, Quarless and Rodgers, while Perillo and/or one the rookies goes to PS if Ripkowki can demonstrate in-line blocking ability, while also filling some or all of Bostick's special teams roles. Who knows...Ripkowski might even prove to be a serviceable on a few pass targets and worthy of a "hands" ST role...the role that got Bostick fired. [/QUOTE]
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