Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner!

^ he did return punts in college, just not full time.

and Moss cannot do it full-time either... it's too risky and will wear him down also

^ he did return punts in college, just not full time.

and Moss cannot do it full-time either... it's too risky and will wear him down also

You're right, he had 8 punt returns in college.

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Anything would be an upgrade over ARE. He doesnt return punts well and isnt much of a WR. Now that I think of it, it seems that he doesnt do much of anything well except shuck & jive after one of his rare catches.

In general the blocking on the Redskins special teams is pretty good. Seams are opening up and it takes Randle-El too long to get there. If he would quit dancing around and hit it up in there, he would be more effective. I'm not expecting a return for touchdown everytime, but maximize the returns. An extra 10 for 15 yards can mean the difference between the team having to punt after their three and outs or attempt a long field goal after three and out. :)

Why can't Rock handle kickoff and punt returns?

Why can't Rock handle kickoff and punt returns?

Same question I had in post #9, see post #10 for the answer

I would imagine that Rock isn't returning punts because his burst of speed isn't within his first 3 or 4 steps when he's returning kickoffs. He needs those precious steps to get up to speed, where he has much more time to react. While I'm not adverse to him trying to return punts, it's a horse of a different color.

Anything would be an upgrade over ARE. He doesnt return punts well and isnt much of a WR. Now that I think of it, it seems that he doesnt do much of anything well except shuck & jive after one of his rare catches.


I agree that there's probably a better option at punt returner, but how do you figure that he's not much of a wide receiver? What kind of numbers are you expecting from him? He's got 37 catches, which is more than Plaxico Burress, Braylon Edwards, Santonio Holmes, and Bernard Berrian to name a few. He's a #2 receiver that's on pace for close to 60 catches, he's a solid route runner, and he's generally pretty sure handed. He's a fine option as a second receiver, and he's a damn good utility football player.

I agree that there's probably a better option at punt returner, but how do you figure that he's not much of a wide receiver? What kind of numbers are you expecting from him? He's got 37 catches, which is more than Plaxico Burress, Braylon Edwards, Santonio Holmes, and Bernard Berrian to name a few. He's a #2 receiver that's on pace for close to 60 catches, he's a solid route runner, and he's generally pretty sure handed. He's a fine option as a second receiver, and he's a damn good utility football player.

Good post. ARE has played very well in this offense. When JC has time, he often hits ARE for the long crossing route.

Also, he DID have a pass play on a reverse, but it broke down and he threw it away. Zorn is clearly trying to use that option in key moments.

I still say Thrash, safe and runs North-South