Carolina Panthers Choo Choo Choose Fiammetta

by Sean Keeley on Apr 26, 2009 3:12 PM EDT

Tony Fiammetta was looking like he'd be around a 4th round pick in this year's NFL Draft. That turned out to be the case when he was drafted with the 28th pick in the 4th round by the Carolina Panthers. He'll come into camp challengeing imcumbant, 33-year-old Brad Hoover for the starting fullback job. Fiammetta for his part, is excited for the opportunity to be a member of the talented backfield and learn from Hoover:

"To be a fullback and go to such a powerful running offense, it's just an honor," Fiammetta said. "To block for Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams, it's going to be a great time. I'm looking forward to learning from Hoover and it's just going to be a great situation."

Mazel Tov to Tony and his family.

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Good fit for him

Syracuse '12

by blackknight76 on Apr 26, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

I hope

he makes the team

by ryanwk628 on Apr 26, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions

Usually

It’s rare for a 4th rounder not to make the team. Usually the 6th and 7th rounders are the ones that have to worry.

by MasonOrange on Apr 27, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions

He will

Beeeeeeeeee their starting fullback in no time.

"(BARF)" - Donovan McNabb, during his game winning drive against Virginia Tech in 1998

by kotite4ever on Apr 26, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

http://blogs.charlotte.com/panthers/2009/04/fiammetta-family-man.html Tony Fiammetta, the family guy

by Orange Chuck on Apr 26, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions

Ryan Durand

was just drafted by the titans

by hibachi010 on Apr 26, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions

As a Cowboys fan (and SU Fullback fan), I say "BOO"

They’re NOT saying BOO-urns.

Knowing is half the battle. http://deartracyp.blogspot.com

by Captain Grid Iron on Apr 26, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

Curtis Brinkley

Signed with San Diego.

by S2 on Apr 26, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

Good for Curtis!

Small bright spot in a dismal season.

by cuseindahuse on Apr 27, 2009 2:52 AM EDT up reply actions

SU fullback?

jim nance, the zonk, moose.. whats his name from mass.. it would be good to see if marrone actually will start re establishing the traditions of great su fullbacks and some kind of opton foot ball.

by eiremist on Apr 27, 2009 9:29 AM EDT reply actions