utahphinsfan
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I enjoyed watching him run over and through Army the last 2 college football seasons and wondered if his football career would continue given the circumstances.
I was quite pleased to see him doing well even if it was for the Pats.
This is a great acquisition. Why? I recall reading that part of the reason that New England so successful was they drafted smart players not just those w/ Football smarts but actual Intelligence. I believe the 49ers in their run also wanted this same quality.
Eckel is one of these smart players who while not the most athletic will be able to do many things and do them well. It might be KE who eventually fills a Kleinsasser like role. Until then, he will be the ST wizard that Bua was.
I was quite pleased to see him doing well even if it was for the Pats.
This is a great acquisition. Why? I recall reading that part of the reason that New England so successful was they drafted smart players not just those w/ Football smarts but actual Intelligence. I believe the 49ers in their run also wanted this same quality.
Eckel is one of these smart players who while not the most athletic will be able to do many things and do them well. It might be KE who eventually fills a Kleinsasser like role. Until then, he will be the ST wizard that Bua was.