Just a few days ago, Jason Davis was the only fullback on the Eagles roster.

Even he knew that the situation would only be temporary.

"We're going to add seven or eight of them by the end of the month," said Davis.

He's exaggerating that number, but the Eagles signed Dan Klecko to a two-year deal on Monday to compete with Davis for the starting fullback job that was vacated when last year's starter Thomas Tapeh signed a five-year deal with the Vikings. There may be competition now, but Davis knows that the best opportunity of his young career has presented itself.

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What's interesting about the addition of Klecko is that the two fullbacks are a stark contrast of one another. The "stout and stocky" Davis, as he described himself, is 5-11 and tips the scales at around 240 pounds. Klecko is a 5-11 wrecking ball who said during his introductory press conference that he's around 280, 285 pounds.

Davis was a two-year starter at Illinois where he finished his college career with 67 receptions for 602 yards and two touchdowns. On the ground, Davis churned out 230 yards on 49 carries for another score. Klecko was the Big East defensive player of the year at Temple his senior season.

Signed as a rookie free agent, Davis overcame a torn ACL in the preseason of his rookie year to battle Tapeh for the fullback job last season. Tapeh eventually won the job, but Davis was kept on the practice squad. Klecko was a fourth-round pick of the Patriots and has bounced around between defensive tackle, linebacker and fullback in his five years with New England and Indianapolis where he's won a total of three Super Bowl rings.

Offensive production from the fullback position has been mixed during head coach Andy Reid's tenure with the team. Cecil Martin had 31 catches for 219 yards back in 2000. But last season Tapeh had just eight receptions and five rushes. Davis knows that with his experience at Illinois, he can bring something different to the position.

"I also bring an element which a lot of fullbacks can't bring in which I can run and catch a little bit," said Davis. "If I show it, maybe they'll put a little bit in there for me to use."

Davis knows he doesn't have the size of most fullbacks, especially Klecko. But on the bright side, he doesn't have the stiff hips which allow him to be a shiftier runner. Davis has a great understanding of what he can …and should not do.

"I can handle (getting the first down on 3rd-and-1), but if you want me to take my shirt off and be a Tommy Hilfiger underwear model, that is not going to work," Davis said.

The opportunity has presented itself. So has the challenger. It's up to Jason Davis to rise up and win the fullback job.