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FB Line sees change as season progresses

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Minnesota Vikings fullback Zach Line sees a change in the demeanor of linebackers as the season wears on and he’s excited about the possibilities.

With the constant media spotlight on the NFL, it’s not easy for a player to fly under the radar – unless you’re a fullback. In an era of specialization and increased passing, fullbacks have become something of a dying breed. About half the league doesn’t even employ a fullback. But, for those who do use a fullback, their job description is similar to that of a mercenary. They’re hired guns.