Will The Fullback Position Make A Comeback Under Mike McCarthy? His History Suggests So

Connor Heyward SteelersIn his multi-faceted West Coast offense, new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has always had a need for a fullback. During his tenure in Green Bay, players like William Henderson, Korey Hall, John Kuhn, Aaron Ripkowski and Danny Vitale carved out roles at the fullback position.

In Dallas, Hunter Luepke went from an undrafted free agent to signing a multi-year extension with the franchise before McCarthy was let go.

The fullback is a vital part of the West Coast offense, both in the run game and in the passing game. As a Bill Walsh disciple, the importance of the fullback position remains ingrained in McCarthy’s offensive philosophy. After all, Walsh once…