EARTHQUAKE2689
08-23-2007, 09:20 PM
Buuuuuut, if he's so strong in that department how come he hasn't been on an NFL roster since '05?
wasnt he hurt last year and people thought he was going downhill
Warpath
08-23-2007, 09:24 PM
Well this is interesting (sort of an old article, but still)
ESPN - Lloyd responds to criticism with big game - NFL (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1918245)
You beat me to it. I know its way in the past but still think its funny. I wonder if there is still any bad blood. Here is some of his stats from an '06 article when the fins picked him up:
Updated: March 27, 2006, 11:37 PM ET
MIAMI -- The Miami Dolphins signed fullback Fred Beasley to a one-year contract Monday.
Beasley had spent his eight-year career with the San Francisco 49ers, serving as the lead blocker for three different 1,000-yard rushers.
He has appeared in 114 regular-season games, including 82 starts. Beasley has rushed for 610 yards and eight touchdowns on 183 carries, and caught 133 passes for 1,017 yards and five touchdowns.
A sixth-round draft choice in 1998, Beasley became a full-time starter for the 49ers in 1999. Over the next five seasons, he led the way for Charlie Garner (1999, 2000), Garrison Hearst (2001) and Kevan Barlow (2003) to rush for 1,000 yards.
ESPN - Dolphins sign Fred Beasley - NFL (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=2386537)
Riggo44
08-23-2007, 09:25 PM
Well this is interesting (sort of an old article, but still)
ESPN - Lloyd responds to criticism with big game - NFL (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1918245)
Wow Lloyd sure took the high road on that one. Maybe Beasly can get him to catch some more 39 yard TD's for the Skins.:D
steveo395
08-23-2007, 09:30 PM
Beasley was on the Dolphins last year, but got cut before the regular season. I'm pretty sure he was healthy, he just sucks.
Riggo44
08-23-2007, 09:39 PM
Beasley was on the Dolphins last year, but got cut before the regular season. I'm pretty sure he was healthy, he just sucks.
If he does suck that bad we can just cut his ass too.
GhettoDogAllStars
08-23-2007, 09:47 PM
I'm not sure how good Beasley is now, but I definitely would not say he sucks. A couple years ago he was a premier fullback. I'm definitely curious of this signing. Sellers can block and catch, so I can't see why that would be the motivation.
dmek25
08-23-2007, 09:57 PM
seems like AL Saunders wants a fullback in his offense. just wish it was one that played last season. back in the day, Beasley was a monster( back in the day)
RMSkins
08-23-2007, 11:28 PM
Does anyone think the FO brought Beasley in just to get on Brandon Lloyd's case?? In all seriousness though Beasley is a decent pickup, he was a great FB when he was with the Niners, not to sure how much he has left in the tank, but if Sellers goes down I will feel a lot more comfortable knowing that we have a former Pro Bowl FB backing him up.
Sheriff Gonna Getcha
08-23-2007, 11:30 PM
seems like AL Saunders wants a fullback in his offense.( back in the day)
That's the interesting thing. I know Saunders had Tony Richardson in KC, but I thought I remember hearing last offseason that we were switching to more singleback formations.
GMScud
08-23-2007, 11:44 PM
That's the interesting thing. I know Saunders had Tony Richardson in KC, but I thought I remember hearing last offseason that we were switching to more singleback formations.
Between the single back sets and the Betts/Portis 2 RB formations, I don't think the FB will play a prominent role. When we do need a FB, I don't see why Sellers can't fit the part. He's a great short yardage receiver and a load as a blocker. Only thing I can see is Schmitt getting cut and Beasley being nothing more than a backup.