Are We Moving Away From Two-TE Sets?

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(07-12-2015, 10:53 PM)BengalChris Wrote: I saw an interview with Marvin Lewis where he said that Hill did most of his damage running behind Hewitt. If that is true, I'd prefer a FB in the game. Also, Gresham has been a good run blocker and Eifert not so much.

My biggest thing is it takes another weapon off the field, even if it does make the defense stack the box more, which I don't think it could much more than they already do (not enough to make it worth taking a receiving weapon off the field).

Eifert's sample size was way too small to even really make a judgement.  Plus, remember how soft of a blocker Gresham was when he came into the league? He only really needs to get in a defenders way because Hill is a good enough runner to cut-off his hip.

Here's Hill's rushing stats with and without a fullback:

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I-Formation
67 rushes
355 yards
5.3 average
62 long
4 TDs
No Catches
Lone Setback
90 Carries
495 Yards
5.5 average
85 long
3 TDs
15 catches
196 yards
9.1 average
38 long

Seems like a FB is just a wasted body and seems like (this could be wrong) that single-back offers more big play ability, as well as more versatility in the run and pass game.