itvnetop
11-20-2008, 08:15 PM
I specifically remember one ARE punt return during the Browns' game- I was in a Skins bar in my neighborhood (lucky to live near one in LA). ARE signals a fair catch with nobody within 10 yards of him. I yell out my displeasure and some dude goes, "We need to play conservatively... no need to fumble the ball at this point."
Are you kidding me? If we're worried about our punt returner fumbling the ball with nobody near him on coverage, it's time to get another guy in there...
PennSkinsFan
11-21-2008, 05:03 PM
Hall has done it in the past, has blazing speed. I really did think this was one of the reasons for signing him.
Randle El has not been impressive at PR since we signed him, which makes me think, it is more than just the returner, but possible the blocking as well. Then again, Moss sprang one immediately.
Spence
11-21-2008, 05:04 PM
I like Hall as a punt returner. He's got more speed and wiggle than Randle El. The way our offense is going, we need to make plays on special teams and putting Santana Moss back there on a regular basis scares the hell out of me. I'd go with DeAngelo Hall as punt returner.
firstdown
11-23-2008, 08:45 PM
Was that not Hall back for that one muffed punt return?
PennSkinsFan
11-23-2008, 08:53 PM
Lol. I think our punt return and kick coverage units have alot to be desired. ARE actually didi not do that bad today, but we are just not getting bigger returns, 10 to 15 yards returns. Might have more to do with the blocking schemes.
A10sROCK
11-23-2008, 09:32 PM
Lol. I think our punt return and kick coverage units have alot to be desired. ARE actually didi not do that bad today, but we are just not getting bigger returns, 10 to 15 yards returns. Might have more to do with the blocking schemes.
Our whole ST play has regressed from last year. Plack's punts today were mediocre; Suisham missed a 46 yd FG and has a KO that was fielded on the 20 yd line. Neither Rock nor ARE has much threat anymore to bust it all the way. Average isn't good enough if you want to be a playoff team.
Ultimately, I question whether Danny Smith will survive the off-season unless the ST improve. Zorn inherited Smith from Gibbs II. I think he and Vinny will bring in their own guy and new blood for PR/KO; unless our entire ST improve quickly.
hooskins
11-23-2008, 11:18 PM
Was that not Hall back for that one muffed punt return?
he was and he made a big mistake by not fair catching the ball.
It was obvious, based on the ball's trajectory it would stop short of the endzone. Good thing was CP and the line did their job to help us recover from the 2 yard line.
HoosForCooley
11-23-2008, 11:18 PM
Why can't Rock handle kickoff and punt returns?
Rock is a steady kickoff returner. He is not a speed guy. He gets a head of steam and can roll with it. A punter returner needs to be quick and light and have a fast takeoff (See Randle El 6 years ago). I think a change is eminent. I think we see what Hall is all about. We are paying him next to nothing this year, so I think we give it a shot before he makes the big bucks when we re-sign him next year.
hooskins
11-24-2008, 12:57 AM
Rock is a steady kickoff returner. He is not a speed guy. He gets a head of steam and can roll with it. A punter returner needs to be quick and light and have a fast takeoff (See Randle El 6 years ago). I think a change is eminent. I think we see what Hall is all about. We are paying him next to nothing this year, so I think we give it a shot before he makes the big bucks when we re-sign him next year.
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