News: The New Orleans Saints signed Portland State fullback and undrafted free agent Olaniyi Sobomehin, according to NFLdraftbible.com. WhoDatSay: Sobomehin (we have no clue how to pronounce his first or last name) was Portland State's leading rusher last season. At 6'1", 230lbs, Sobomehin is a bruising back that does most of his work between the tackles. Although this is not exactly the RB we have wished for all off-season (in case Deuce cannot make it through the year as the teams' battering ram), Sobomehin could fill an important role in the Saints' backfield. We see Sobomehin as a situational player in short yardage and around the goal line. Last season, he had 515 yards rushing on 110 attempts (4.7 average), 377 yards receiving on 40 receptions (9.4 average), and 11 total touchdowns. Given Sean Payton's penchant for versatility, a guy that can pick up the tough yards and also make receptions out of the backfield could prove useful by season's end -- that is, if he even makes the team.
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i'm really excited, it's one thing i was still worried about after the draft. now if deuce can't make it all season (and i really hope he can) we have someone who can get the hard yards (hopefully)
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