Tony Fisher solidifies spot behind Steven Jackson

[woodbuck27]

Tony Fisher solidifies spot behind Steven Jackson

By Jim Thomas

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
08/06/2006

Link:

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/A8AA9D74DC610AD1862571C2001A9640?OpenDocument

[Packgator]

Good for him. He'll probably have to bounce around from team to team to do it........but I think he can continue to carve out a nice NFL career for himself as a backup RB. I wish him well.

[woodbuck27]

Yes Sir. Good for Tony !!!

Oct.8/06. RAMS @ Lambeau.

GO PACKERS on that day !!!

[Patler]

From the time Fisher first came to the rookie camps the coaches raved about how solid he was in fundamentals, and how assignment-sure he was. A willing special teamer, with good hands as a receiver and a decent blocker in the backfield, he will be able to find a job as a 2nd or 3rd back for quite some time, I would think, especially for a team with a strong passing game.

[ahaha]

A good third-down back. Made some outstanding catches for the pack! Even if he doesn't catch on with another team, he still had a nice career for an undrafted free agent.

[TPF]

Yeah, he's a good 3rd down back, but not starting quality.

[Patler]

Yeah, he's a good 3rd down back, but not starting quality.

I don't think anyone is suggesting he can be a featured back. Teams need role-players too, and Fisher is the epitome of that.

[woodbuck27]

I loved it when he scored his first TD with us.

[BooHoo]

Yes, he is a solid back up guy.

[Bretsky]

I'm happy for TF; he exemplifies everything a role model athlete should be.

He hosted a very interesting weekly show last year about his life as a Packer. Discussed his concerns about putting enough money away for life after football...etc....and outlined how much he appreciated Green Bay for giving him a shot and how he hopes he's around the Pack and NFL for a long time.

I'm hoping to see him around the NFL for many years. He's a good receiving back, a better natural receiver and route runner than we have on our roster. Unfortunately his skills are too limited to ever be a reliable #2 and with all the injury questions we did him justice by letting him explore other pastures.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I second your thoughts, Bretsky! I have no problem rooting for ex-Packers like Fish. In fact, I'll do so whole-heartedly. If you are cool and you don't sign with the Bears or Vikings, then I'll root for 'em.