1.   He may be more of an H-back, but could get big enough to become an effective blocker.

2.   Now the question is, can Byars be as effective a lead blocker for Curtis Martin as Gash was?

3.   Simmons, who has a reputation as an effective blocker, has mostly capitalized on his chances.

4.   Solid hands and fairly effective blocker.

5.   Kreider was such an effective blocker that incumbent fullback Jon Witman may have trouble regaining his starting job.