The fourth-round pick has roamed over the middle for long completions several times during training camp. I like Shea very much,'' Palmer said. I think he's a very, very good receiving tight end. He spent most of his final two seasons at Michigan at fullback because the Wolverines were thin at that position. Blocking techniques differ between the two positions.
Fullbacks are able to take a few steps before popping a defender.
Tight ends must begin their blocks right after the snap. Campbell added 12 pounds of bulk before he dropped 5 pounds at Palmer's suggestion. Mentally, Campbell believes, he's a different player as well. Last year, I was just trying to make sure I knew my plays and my assignments,'' he said. This year, I know what the guy next to me is doing.