Packers FB Danny Vitale looks to have a more featured role in 2019

One big part of Matt LaFleur’s offensive mindset is the use of two and even three back sets. This likely means more of a featured role for fullback Danny Vitale. Like his predecessor John Kuhn, Vitale would not only look to run the ball out of the backfield as a FB but also catch the ball out of it as well. This is what makes LaFleur’s offensive system so complex; because of the use of multiple players within certain offensive sets. It makes a defensive coordinator’s job that much harder having to worry about multiple players at once.

Being a fullback in the modern-day NFL isn’t solely about smash-mouth running up the gut anymore. It encompasses much more than that. Danny Vitale knows this. He spoke to Wes Hodkiewicz, beat writer for Packers.com back in late June on the changing of the guard for fullbacks in today’s NFL: “It’s not just iso-blocks anymore,” Vitale said. “Just being able to see everything and move quickly enough is a big deal now. Obviously, throw in the routes and you can create mismatches, and nightmares for everybody out there. Having that versatility is just huge for the position. I think that’s the only way it’s going to stick around.” 

Matt LaFleur obviously knows this having come from the Shanahan coaching tree. Versatility and variety on offense are what’s going to make Green Bay a very dangerous team this year and beyond. Danny Vitale knows that and will do everything possible to get himself more involved in LaFleur’s new offensive system. I look for him to have a great training camp and pre-season. Time will tell if he does well enough to garner a final roster spot in September. I sure hope he does enough to get one.

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