Fiammetta's star is really rising in Dallas

[Orangeyes]

Can't remember ever seeing a guy get traded and getting so much ink for his blocking. At Carolina there was nary a mention of him. It's great to see Tony blossom like this after being given up for dead by the Panthers back in September.

Five-star: It's all about the fullback

 

[Rocco]

He is a stud.

 

[OrangeMaNPD]

Can't remember ever seeing a guy get traded and getting so much ink for his blocking. At Carolina there was nary a mention of him. It's great to see Tony blossom like this after being given up for dead by the Panthersback in September.

Five-star: It's all about the fullback

To be fair, Tony was hurt for most of camp. Add the fact that it was a completely new staff with an offense that doesn't emphasize the FB, it wasn't the right fit. Glad to see he's doing well in a system that's right for him.

 

[OrangeTarheel]

I heard them talk about his blocking when he was with Carolina. Definitely a way-way-way under the radar guy for most fans, though.

 

[Upstate]

Thought I heard one of the Dallas coaches say he was the best pure NFL FB since Moose

 

[Orangeyes]

Thought I heard one of the Dallas coaches say he was the best pure NFL FB since Moose

There have been a lot of Fiammetta/Johnston references but the one I think you are referring to is the first that follows

It was Jerry Jones who said

“(Fiammetta) is the best blocking fullback we've had since Daryl Johnston,” Jerry Jones told Dallas' KRLD-FM. “That goes a long way.”

Todd Archer @ ESPN's Cowboy report wrote: Tony Fiammetta has become something of a present-day mix of Walt Garrison, Ron Springs, Robert Newhouse and Daryl Johnston in his three-game absence due to an illness.

Tom Ryle of Bleacher Report wrote: If he continues to play like he has so far, he will likely be considered the best Cowboys fullback since the Moose himself, Daryl Johnston.

Shawn S. Lealos a Yahoo contributor wrote This piece on Daryl & tied in Fiammetta

 

[orange79]

SU = Fullback U

 

[SWC75]

I love fullbacks

 

[CPark Orange]

Tony Fiammetta made Demarco Murray an All-Pro... Without him, he fizzled!

Every RB needs them some Fiametta

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