Bugel says Moss will return some punts this week...THANK GOD!!

[skindogger47]

Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

I hear what everyone is saying, I really do, playoffs, give 'em everything ya got, etc. What scares the hell out of me is say we are in this game in the first half and Moss is put back there, screws up a knee and he's done for the rest of the game. If you will remember, Darrell Green tore some rib cartlige on his historic punt return in Chicago. If Moss gets injured, our offense is screeeewwwwed. Go Skins.

Green already had a broken rib when he returned that punt. If Moss isn't touching the ball anyway, who cares if he could possibly get injured? Also, the idea of punt returners getting injured more than other players on the field is a ridiculous one. Sure, they take hits, but they're just as likely to get hurt as anyone else. We've had more KICKERS hurt this year than kick returners. Put in Moss, gain field position, possibly get a touchdown.

[skindogger47]

I don't think there would be a soul on this board who would argue putting in Moss if we hadn't recovered Brown's fumble.

[paulskinsfan]

Originally Posted by skindogger47

Green already had a broken rib when he returned that punt. If Moss isn't touching the ball anyway, who cares if he could possibly get injured? Also, the idea of punt returners getting injured more than other players on the field is a ridiculous one. Sure, they take hits, but they're just as likely to get hurt as anyone else. We've had more KICKERS hurt this year than kick returners. Put in Moss, gain field position, possibly get a touchdown.

I don't think Green had a broken rib at the time but I could be wrong. Im pretty sure he got injured on the return. As far as who cares if Moss gets injured b/c its the last game, well, I care. What makes Moss a true No. 1 threat is that quickness and speed, ya take that away with a blown out knee and the guy might not recover in the off season. I just think he should be used as a PR only if the game depends on it, i.e. 4th quarter and we need a big play.

[gortiz]

I would only let moss return kicks in the second half of a game that is being decieded by 10 or more points

[skindogger47]

Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

I don't think Green had a broken rib at the time but I could be wrong. Im pretty sure he got injured on the return. As far as who cares if Moss gets injured b/c its the last game, well, I care. What makes Moss a true No. 1 threat is that quickness and speed, ya take that away with a blown out knee and the guy might not recover in the off season. I just think he should be used as a PR only if the game depends on it, i.e. 4th quarter and we need a big play.

I figured you'd take that part out of my post and run with it. Read the part again about our KICKERS being hurt more than kick returners this season. At this point, it is about this week, not down the road. Sure we'd miss Moss, but he has a better chance of scoring a touchdown on a punt return than he does getting hurt. The risk/reward points to Moss returning punts.

[paulskinsfan]

Originally Posted by skindogger47

I figured you'd take that part out of my post and run with it. Read the part again about our KICKERS being hurt more than kick returners this season. At this point, it is about this week, not down the road. Sure we'd miss Moss, but he has a better chance of scoring a touchdown on a punt return than he does getting hurt. The risk/reward points to Moss returning punts.

Kickers are replaceable, Santana is not. I just don't think he should be put back on PR unless the game is on the line.

[FirstandTen]

Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

Kickers are replaceable, Santana is not. I just don't think he should be put back on PR unless the game is on the line.

Then who should??? AB's Hands or why not THrash with a broken thumb....

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

Kickers are replaceable, Santana is not. I just don't think he should be put back on PR unless the game is on the line.

You don't win Superbowls thinking this way. You just don't.

[steveo395]

you have to take chances in the playoffs and this isnt even that big of a chance

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

You don't win Superbowls thinking this way. You just don't.

I agree. Would you rather have Brown or Santana?