Bennie Joppru at fullback - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

Marcus · 08-14-2006

Coach K delivers an A-OK

The way Kubiak was publicly so open about it, I take it that Jameel Cook and Nick Luchey are not the answers at fullback.

"Our fullback has to be sharp, and he has to be able to diagnose what we're doing up front. He makes a lot of adjustments at the line of scrimmage in this scheme. On third-and-one, he's got to block the linebacker and help us move the chains. He also figures in our play-action game, too."

I take it from K that this is NOT happening. Enter Bennie Joppru.

"We may work Bennie at fullback some more," Kubiak said. "We did that early in camp, but we were afraid it might impede his progress. But now I think he's ready. It's an advantage if you're a dual-role guy."

MYDAUGHTER'STEXANS · 08-14-2006

Bennie, at fullback or even tight end......still up in the air about Bennie, 3 years now from Michigan, and just now playing football, I do not know if he will stay as crisp as we would like, after no football for 3 years, it might be hard for him to compete again at this level on a constant basis, I truely hope he does well, I wish we would of sent him to NFL Europe in the off season to tighten him up.......All the best to Bennie as time will only tell.....

**ArlingtonTexan** · 08-14-2006

I think Cook is fine. They have not been able to find a back-up to him. Joppru is getting a shot to stay on the roster by showing some flexibility. Let's hold off on him taking over the position.

MYDAUGHTER'STEXANS · 08-14-2006

Yes I like Jamel Cook from Tampa Bay, he is the real deal, I believe he will be the deal for this system, he can surely block......he was a true steal...

HJam72 · 08-14-2006

Gee, I wonder which one will be the least injury prone.

D-Vizzl · 08-14-2006

Use him at fullback, tight end, special teams, holder, 4th and short situations, or whatever, just play. I will not say anything about what Coach Kubs calls him as long as he stays healthy. Personally I would like to see him in more of a Mark Breuner type role, at least for this year.

**jerek** · 08-14-2006

This is what McClain is paid to do. Talk Texans. Provide substance. Since we've dogged him so much on this board, I figured I would say "well done, John."

Though I did think it a little funny that he mentioned fullback "Nick (Lachey)"

TexanFanInCC · 08-14-2006

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Originally Posted by ArlingtonTexan

I think Cook is fine. They have not been able to find a back-up to him. Joppru is getting a shot to stay on the roster by showing some flexibility. Let's hold off on him taking over the position.

and im skeptical to see joppru play fullback because u take lots of poundings. i sure hope joppru can handle those hits considering how injury prone he has been...unfortunately.

**Runner** · 08-14-2006

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Originally Posted by TexanFanInCC

and im skeptical to see joppru play fullback because u take lots of poundings. i sure hope joppru can handle those hits considering how injury prone he has been...unfortunately.

Well, maybe it's a good sign that none of his three season ending injuries invovled contact with another player.

HJam72 · 08-14-2006

From this point forward we will see an ironic phenomenon of watching Bennie Joppru injure opponents repeatly, while staying healthy for about 10 yrs. It's called karma-dropped-you.

Brandon420tx · 08-14-2006

anyways, having a TE at fullback on a PA situation is great, Do you follow him after he hits you with a block, do you try to shed him and go for the ball carrier? If you shed him he could be the target of the pass if you try to stay with him, he could totally block you out of the play or distract you from the running back.. in other words its a headache

STEEL BLUE TEXANS · 08-14-2006

If he can stay healthy, I think Joppru would make a very good H-back. His blocking has never been a question and his receiving skills seemingly have improved since his days at Michigan.

**HOU-TEX** · 08-14-2006

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Originally Posted by STEEL BLUE TEXANS

If he can stay healthy, I think Joppru would make a very good H-back. His blocking has never been a question and his receiving skills seemingly have improved since his days at Michigan.

IIRC, he was about 15-20 lbs heavier then. I think he needs to pick up on his weight about 15 lbs.

coachdent · 08-14-2006

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Originally Posted by STEEL BLUE TEXANS

If he can stay healthy, I think Joppru would make a very good H-back. His blocking has never been a question and his receiving skills seemingly have improved since his days at Michigan.

This is the "Fullback" mode he would be used in, as an H back. Move him around and motion him and the grinding and pounding that a traditional fullback gets are lessened. Closer to the line and moving. Fits in well with the zone blocking scheme. It is actually better to run the zone out of a one back set. The fullback determining the hole just invites athletic defenses to run to the ball quickly. Move him to H and let him compete and see who comes out on top.

rafterticket · 08-14-2006

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Originally Posted by Marcus

Coach K delivers an A-OK

The way Kubiak was publicly so open about it, I take it that Jameel Cook and Nick Luchey are not the answers at fullback.

I think this more reflects how much they like Joppru, given the current TE depth, but I could be wrong.

**ArlingtonTexan** · 08-14-2006

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Originally Posted by TexanFanInCC

and im skeptical to see joppru play fullback because u take lots of poundings. i sure hope joppru can handle those hits considering how injury prone he has been...unfortunately.

TE is not exactly easy on the body. Really Joppru is going to have prove he can stay healthy not matter the position. If he is willing to do multiple things his chance of making the squad improves greatly. As a TE only, Bruener, Daniels, and Putzier are all seemingly ahead of him.

**mexican_texan** · 08-14-2006

Though its nice to just SEE him on the field, one has to remember that he is still just a rookie. He's fresh, he hasn't been hit in a game since what...2002, 2003? I think we should try to move him around with the first and second team against the Rams, to see what type of player he can be. With his size, I don't think he's best suited for TE, considering he would be, at best, fourth on the depth chart. He can be our version of Dallas Clark, who has burned us a few times too many, as our H-back.

tmobileman · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by STEEL BLUE TEXANS

If he can stay healthy, I think Joppru would make a very good H-back. His blocking has never been a question and his receiving skills seemingly have improved since his days at Michigan.

Joppru has always been a good receiver, thats his strength he dropped 1 or 2 passes his senior year and caught 53 balls

cj5776 · 08-17-2006

Kubes also mentioned he has thrown the whole playbook at the team, which is not average. That, I think, is the only reason Cook had the MAs, missed assignments. Kubes went on to express confidence in Cook to fix everything. But as far as a backup to Cook, I think that will be Bennie's niche. That's what happens to you work your butt off, coaches find ways to get you involved.

hot pickle · 08-17-2006

maybe he will bring to us what chris cooley has brought to the skins

lets only hope

08-14-2006	#1
Marcus Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stafford, Texas Age: 59 Posts: 6,814 Rep Power: 19339	Bennie Joppru at fullback Coach K delivers an A-OK The way Kubiak was publicly so open about it, I take it that Jameel Cook and Nick Luchey are not the answers at fullback. "Our fullback has to be sharp, and he has to be able to diagnose what we're doing up front. He makes a lot of adjustments at the line of scrimmage in this scheme. On third-and-one, he's got to block the linebacker and help us move the chains. He also figures in our play-action game, too." I take it from K that this is NOT happening. Enter Bennie Joppru. "We may work Bennie at fullback some more," Kubiak said. "We did that early in camp, but we were afraid it might impede his progress. But now I think he's ready. It's an advantage if you're a dual-role guy."

08-14-2006	#5
HJam72 Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Over here. Age: 40 Posts: 10,502 Rep Power: 18621	Gee, I wonder which one will be the least injury prone. __________________

08-14-2006	#7
jerek Pro Hobbyist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dublin, OH Age: 33 Posts: 6,590 Rep Power: 7621	This is what McClain is paid to do. Talk Texans. Provide substance. Since we've dogged him so much on this board, I figured I would say "well done, John." Though I did think it a little funny that he mentioned fullback "Nick (Lachey)" __________________ It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere. - Voltaire

08-14-2006	#10
HJam72 Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Over here. Age: 40 Posts: 10,502 Rep Power: 18621	From this point forward we will see an ironic phenomenon of watching Bennie Joppru injure opponents repeatly, while staying healthy for about 10 yrs. It's called karma-dropped-you. __________________

08-14-2006	#11
Brandon420tx Flounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 25 Posts: 3,874 Rep Power: 4498	anyways, having a TE at fullback on a PA situation is great, Do you follow him after he hits you with a block, do you try to shed him and go for the ball carrier? If you shed him he could be the target of the pass if you try to stay with him, he could totally block you out of the play or distract you from the running back.. in other words its a headache __________________ That Dolphin is the bravest thing I ever saw

08-14-2006	#2
MYDAUGHTER'STEXANS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: HOUSTON Age: 44 Posts: 382 Rep Power: 9	Bennie, at fullback or even tight end......still up in the air about Bennie, 3 years now from Michigan, and just now playing football, I do not know if he will stay as crisp as we would like, after no football for 3 years, it might be hard for him to compete again at this level on a constant basis, I truely hope he does well, I wish we would of sent him to NFL Europe in the off season to tighten him up.......All the best to Bennie as time will only tell.....

08-14-2006	#3
ArlingtonTexan Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 5,284 Rep Power: 20331	I think Cook is fine. They have not been able to find a back-up to him. Joppru is getting a shot to stay on the roster by showing some flexibility. Let's hold off on him taking over the position.

08-14-2006	#12
STEEL BLUE TEXANS Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Age: 30 Posts: 5,327 Rep Power: 1832	If he can stay healthy, I think Joppru would make a very good H-back. His blocking has never been a question and his receiving skills seemingly have improved since his days at Michigan.

08-17-2006	#19
cj5776 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 363 Rep Power: 69	Kubes also mentioned he has thrown the whole playbook at the team, which is not average. That, I think, is the only reason Cook had the MAs, missed assignments. Kubes went on to express confidence in Cook to fix everything. But as far as a backup to Cook, I think that will be Bennie's niche. That's what happens to you work your butt off, coaches find ways to get you involved. __________________ Let's begin again with Quinn or Ginn

08-17-2006	#20
hot pickle السلام عليكم Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 2,434 Rep Power: 2073	maybe he will bring to us what chris cooley has brought to the skins lets only hope

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