Yardbarker: Casey Cramer

Titans Waive 22 Players to Reach 53 Man Roster Limit

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:34:26 -0500

The Titans waived the following players to reach the 53-player roster limit: DE Larry Birdine, LB Rocky Boiman, TE Casey Cramer, CB Tanard Davis, G Ryan Durand, CB DeMarcus Faggins, FB Rodney Ferguson, LB Ryan Fowler, RB Quinton Ganther (injured), S Tuff Harris, WR Mark Jones, DT Mitch King, T Cory Lekkerkerker, WR Phillip Morris, [...]

Titans cut 19, roster stands at 56: who stays, who goes?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:35:00 -0500

The Titans today made most of the headway on the cutdown of the roster from the currently-permitted 75 players to the 53 man they must be at Saturday at 4 PM ET. Per The Tennessean, The list of guys cut so far includes:LB Rocky Boiman FB/TE Casey Cramer, CB Tanard Davis, OL Ryan Durand, CB DeMarcus Faggins, RB Rodney Ferguson, S Tuff Harris, WR Mark Jones, DT Mitch King, OT Cory Lekkerkerker, WR Phillip Morris, TE Matthew Mulligan, OL Jason Murphy, DT LaJuan Ramsey, S Nick Schommer, LB Josh...

DE Jacob Ford, WR Mark Jones, nickelback Vincent Fuller, TE/FB Casey Cramer, LB Collin Allred, FS...

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:05:55 -0500

DE Jacob Ford, WR Mark Jones, nickelback Vincent Fuller, TE/FB Casey Cramer, LB Collin Allred, FS Nick Schommer all back on field WR Kenny Britt not practicing on Monday From the Tennessean twitter. Coach Fisher said yesterday he expected Britt to practice since he didn't come in for treatment. Hope this isn't a big deal.

Dolphins Release FB Casey Cramer

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:29:48 -0500

The Dolphins have waived fullback Casey Cramer. The Dolphins signed Cramer, 26, on Sept. 9 to replace Boomer Grigsby, who beat out incumbent Reagan...

Dolphins Release FB Casey Cramer

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:45:43 -0500

From: Palm Beach Post The Dolphins have waived fullback Casey Cramer. The Dolphins signed Cramer, 26, on Sept. 9 to replace Boomer Grigsby, who beat out incumbent Reagan Mauia in training camp. Cramer lost his starting job after he suffered an ankle injury during a 29-28 loss at Houston.

Dolphins Release FB Casey Cramer

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:26:34 -0500

The Dolphins have waived fullback Casey Cramer. The Dolphins signed Cramer, 26, on Sept. 9 to replace Boomer Grigsby, who beat out incumbent Reagan...

Phins Cut Cramer Sign LB

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:09:19 -0500

The Miami Dolphins may be out of town but that doesn?t mean that business doesn?t go on as usual. ?Especially for a team that continues to turn over ?every rock? even this late in the season. ?With the emergence of FB Lousaka Polite, the Phins today released FB Casey Cramer. ? The ...

Dolphins Vs. Bills Injury Report

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:47:03 -0500

MIAMI DOLPHINS Out FB Casey Cramer (ankle) CB Michael Lehan (hamstring - IR) Questionable NT Jason Ferguson (oblique) Notes: Ferguson did practice for the first time all week on Friday.A Tony Sparano said he wants to see how Ferguson feels on Saturday during the team's walk-through before making a decision. BUFFALO BILLS Out OL Brad Butler (knee) LB John DiGiorgio (knee) DE Aaron Schobel (foot) Questionable OL Melvin [...]

The Forgotten Fullback

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:29:22 -0500

Madison Hedgecock Clears a Path

Under-appreciated is becoming an under-statement. Where are the kudos for these old-school warriors? I'll tell you what. Next weekend, as you sit on your couch, just watch them. You don't have to do it for the entire game, but perhaps dedicate a series or two. Take those handful of plays and focus solely on the bowling ball as it propels itself at full speed toward the sickest athletes on the football field.

Concentrate on the guy whose shoulders, neck and helmet seem to meld into one. He'll be the one barreling hellbent towards that linebacker who runs a 4.4 and is about to hit top speed with his 250-or so pounds. Looks like fun, right? Now, imagine doing that about 25-35 times/game. Such is the grim reality for the NFL fullback.

What's more, as the viciousness of playing the position at its highest level elevates to ever-rising peaks, recognition for these men continues to plummet. Maybe the fullback is heading towards a spot similar to the long snapper, only to be noticed when royally f-ing up and at no other time. Unlike the long snapper, though, the lead blocking back is frequently playing an integral part in helping put points up on the board in the first place.

Despite the role they often play in a team's offense, mention of fullbacks are less and less frequent on NFL telecasts. Maybe it's just the games I watching. Perhaps for those viewing in the Southeast or Pacific Northwest the situation differs. Not the case during the contests I'm tuning in to. Those telestrators are all circled up when a big, old left tackle opens a hole. The commentators can't seem to contain themselves after a receiver throws a downfield block. A tight-end or H-back coming across the formation on a kick out block? Kudos can't come quickly enough.

And through it all, the fullback keeps barreling straight ahead, looking for another hat to put his hat on, recklessly tossing himself directly into the ugliest of "the mix."
Go to NFL.com to search by position and you won't find those commonly referred to as blocking backs listed. Instead, they're lumped in with the glam-kid tailbacks who get all the press clippings, stadium leaps and, oh yes, the touchdowns. Guys like Madison Hedgecock, Casey Cramer, Mike Cox, Ovie Mughelli and Thomas Tapeh. A group that combined boasts a total of absolutely zero carries through three weeks of action.

Yet, quietly, the NFL fullback continues to do his job. The work is violent and (literally and figuratively) mind-numbing. The fact that it has become so thankless is ridiculous. Well, we've had enough. In the name of Tom Rathman, Mike Alstott and Moose, for Lorenzo Neal and Jon Ritchie, for those who still love what is good and pure and wholesome and right about American football, it's about damn time the NFL fullback starts getting talked about again once-in-a-freakin while. We beseech you. Honor thy fullback.

Who's with us?

The Forgotten Fullback

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:22:12 -0500

Breaking News: Grigsby Waived, Thomas Out For Season?

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:48:44 -0500

The Miami Dolphins today waived FB Boomer Grigsby who beat out Reagan Mauia for a spot on the roster. ?He held that spot for one week before being relegated to the unemployment line. ?The Dolphins have told him they plan to use their TE's more instead of a FB. ?The news though is odd considering [.

Titans Dump 8 To Get Roster at 54

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:57:47 -0500

The Titans are down to 54 players on their roster after they let the following go today: S Calvin Lowry, WR Biren Ealy, and DT Antonio Johnson have been released. DE Sean Conover, TE Jamie Petrowski, FB Casey Cramer, DE Eric Taylor, and FB Jeremy Cain.? The team will need to make one more roster move to get the 53 required number of 53.

FB Cramer Supports the Nashville Opera

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:05:35 -0500

NASHVILLE, TN, March 11, 2008

Titans offseason positional review - fullbacks and H-backs

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:02:36 -0500

I'm combining the reviews of the fullbacks and H-backs because all of them but one are guys who can play multiple positions and it's nice to have a few guys like that on your team. All of them also contribute on special teams. The two positions can sometimes be used interchangeably, as well, although I don't recall Mike Heimerdinger doing a lot of that in his previous OC stint with the Titans. Here's my take on Ahmard Hall, Bo Scaife and the other players currently in the mix.

Titans offseason positional review - tight ends

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:26:46 -0500

The tight end position was utilized more often when Mike Heimerdinger was in his first stint with the Titans but things are different now. Frank Wycheck and Erron Kinney, two guys who you could count on, are retired. The Dinger won't find as much talent on hand now and the Titans are in dire need of an upgrade for the position group...