Is Polite around?

[Dave Gray]

I haven't seen him, but I haven't been watching all that closely.  He used to get the ball on 3rd and short every single time.  What's up with him?

[Pappy13]

He got the ball on 3rd and 1 in Saturday's game and came up short. He's around, but there's no guarantee he'll make the team. The true fullback position is a dieing breed. Polite is one of the few left. This year could be the year he gets the axe.

[tepop84]

He sucked last year, and sucks this year too.  Hopefully he will get cut.  More Dallas trash.

[mecadonzilla]

I thought Polite was pretty good last year, and was surprised they drafted competition for him in April.

That being said, the little I've seen of Polite this summer has been poor, and all the scuttlebutt is Clay is going to beat him out.

[Spider-Dan]

Since 2008, Polite has converted 41 of 43 third-and-1 or fourth-and-1 attempts.  It's a stretch to say that he "sucked."

Now, it's a fair statement to say that he needs to bring more to the table than that.  But if we cut him and have Clay fill his shoes, Sparano had better hope we don't face any -and-1 attempts any time soon.  Say whatever you want about what Polite couldn't do... he's put together a legendary string of doing THAT.

[CF DolFan]

Since 2008, Polite has converted 41 of 43 third-and-1 or fourth-and-1 attempts.  It's a stretch to say that he "sucked."

Now, it's a fair statement to say that he needs to bring more to the table than that.  But if we cut him and have Clay fill his shoes, Sparano had better hope we don't face any -and-1 attempts any time soon.  Say whatever you want about what Polite couldn't do... he's put together a legendary string of doing THAT.

He is worth his paycheck for that alone.

[fyo]

The 1-yard run Polite failed to gain this time around was a huge blown call by the OC. I'm sorry, but you don't call a run right at the opposing D-lines 1000lb guy. And the O-line didn't exactly help by getting pushed back about a yard.

(Another huge blown call on a 1-yard-to-gain play: Giving the ball to Reggie Bush... yeah, not smart.)

[Spider-Dan]

He is worth his paycheck for that alone.

And to be fair, his paycheck isn't a whole lot.

Basically, his cost is a roster spot; cutting him opens up a spot for the Benny Sapps, Jonathan Amayas, and Pat McQuistans of the world.  I'd rather cut someone from the bottom and keep both Polite and Clay, but that's me.  IMO, Clay should be taking a roster spot from Joey Haynos or Mickey Shuler, not Polite.

[Pappy13]

^^/Agreed

[MikeO]

Last year Polite couldn't block anyone. He still did well on picking up the 1 yard in those situations.

Dabolls offense has no role for a FB. And if Polite isn't going to be a decent blocker, he is toast. And if he can't pick up the 1 yard anymore like this past Saturday, he's really toast

[Doc-phin]

Last year Polite couldn't block anyone. He still did well on picking up the 1 yard in those situations.

Dabolls offense has no role for a FB. And if Polite isn't going to be a decent blocker, he is toast. And if he can't pick up the 1 yard anymore like this past Saturday, he's really toast

You are correct, sir.  Bummer in a way.  He seems like a quality team mate, but he has lost his nack for lead blocking and his one yard stuff is as much a product of the O-line push as anything.  I don't think he makes the cutt.

The only thing that makes me pause on that prediction is the fact that HE HAS BEEN PLAYING a good bit and much of it has been with the first team offense.  He may have sentimental value to Sparano, but it would be a mistake to keep him.

[hordman]

Since 2008, Polite has converted 41 of 43 third-and-1 or fourth-and-1 attempts.  It's a stretch to say that he "sucked."

Now, it's a fair statement to say that he needs to bring more to the table than that.  But if we cut him and have Clay fill his shoes, Sparano had better hope we don't face any -and-1 attempts any time soon.  Say whatever you want about what Polite couldn't do... he's put together a legendary string of doing THAT.

agree with that, Polite has been "money" on the3rd & 4th and short for the last 2 years.  hate to see him go, if does, he plays hard and hits as well

[Spider-Dan]

He may have sentimental value to Sparano, but it would be a mistake to keep him.

Again, I don't see the value of a third tight end over Polite.

Polite does one thing (one pretty damned important thing, mind you) and does it extremely well.  As long as he is leading the leading in -and-1 conversions, why isn't he worth the 49th or 50th or 51st roster spot?

[tepop84]

Again, I don't see the value of a third tight end over Polite.

Polite does one thing (one pretty damned important thing, mind you) and does it extremely well.  As long as he is leading the leading in -and-1 conversions, why isn't he worth the 49th or 50th or 51st roster spot?

I doubt he leads the league in 3rd and 4th and 1 situations.  And he isn't really good at anything else.  i bet the league average for converting 3rd and 4th and 1s is pretty high.  Polite doesn't bring that much more to the table.

[fyo]

I doubt he leads the league in 3rd and 4th and 1 situations.  And he isn't really good at anything else.  i bet the league average for converting 3rd and 4th and 1s is pretty high.  Polite doesn't bring that much more to the table.

As quoted elsewhere, he's 41 of 43 for the past 4 years or so. No way that isn't a clear #1.