Philippi

[New Era Rebel]

to FB per HC Sanchez

 

[rebelbuck]

I think it's good move for him. He will fill that role well.

Will be interesting to see any other posistion moves. Maybe some DE/TE switches.

 

[willlevi]

Antonio Zepeda, Jacobie Russell and Jeremiah Valoaga provide the defensive line depth but they are also all converted tight ends.

 

[mwsn7022012]

He couldn't cut it at linebacker. His agility was nonexistent.

 

[Bullmastiff 1]

Fullback is a good spot for him I actually think he will do pretty well there.

 

[rebswin2]

Originally posted by Bullmastiff 1:
Fullback is a good spot for him I actually think he will do pretty well there.

If he resembles his dad at all I cant think of any other position.

 

[DocRebel]

Fullback is a much better position for Philippi. He's more equipped for lead blocking and creating holes than he is for reacting laterally to tackle ball carriers. I think it's a smart "coaching" move.

 

[DocRebel]

Imagine a short yardage situation with Philippi lead blocking for Wily.

 

[New Era Rebel]

I saw some tweets from him last week as he was obviously dealing with the news. I think it threw him for a loop, but hopefully he will accept the challenge fully.

 

[dcut03]

It seemed like defensively we had the "awesome" combination of being small and slow. I think Phillipi was part of that problem. He played hard, but just doesn't seem to be equipped physically to play on defense for this level. I do think he could be a very good lead blocker, and maybe a pass catcher as an H back role.

 

[spudreb]

That's exactly what I was thinking. Hopefully, the defense will have a good supply of body bags on hand for that package!

 

[RebboBiscuit]

Was thinking they'd throw to Tongan kid from last year at fb (Naufahu)
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[Bullmastiff 1]

Who knows he might be an option as well.