Devin Thomas kick returns??

dmvskinzfan08 · 08-26-2009, 02:31 AM

Seeing the emergence of Marko Mitchell. Hoping he continues to progress and move up the depth chart. With Moss, Kelly, ARE, Mitchell, Thomas as the receivers and maybe that way on the depth chart. Would it be more likely that MM's emergence could change one position. Could it affect if we keep Mason or Dorsey. Could we give Thomas kick return duty and release Rock Cartwright?

Dorsey is a good return man (eventhough he looks better than Rock). But not a good running back. Mason is a good running back from what I have seen the last few years. So if Marko makes the team could it in the end affect Rock being a Redskins. Because we can use Devin on Kick Returns since Mitchell has came on strong and continues to impove. I think could be the best solution in the end.

That Guy · 08-26-2009, 04:25 AM

they aren't going to kick cartwright out just so devin can return balls. rock's proven and adds special teams value.

gibbsisgod · 08-26-2009, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

they aren't going to kick cartwright out just so devin can return balls. rock's proven and adds special teams value.

Yeah, Cartwright plays on every part of ST except for the FG team. He plays them well too.

tryfuhl · 08-26-2009, 06:36 AM

I think that Rock's overall abilities on ST will keep him around; have we ever tried Mason at returns?

SOUL-SKINS · 08-26-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I think that Rock's overall abilities on ST will keep him around; have we ever tried Mason at returns?

Yeah, last pre-season and he fumbled on his first attempt.

Beemnseven · 08-26-2009, 08:31 AM

It won't matter who is returning kicks if the blocking doesn't get better. Special teams kick coverage is a disaster right now too.

NYCskinfan82 · 08-26-2009, 08:45 AM

Oh hell yeah they've sucked for years fire the coach.

firstdown · 08-26-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dmvskinzfan08

Seeing the emergence of Marko Mitchell. Hoping he continues to progress and move up the depth chart. With Moss, Kelly, ARE, Mitchell, Thomas as the receivers and maybe that way on the depth chart. Would it be more likely that MM's emergence could change one position. Could it affect if we keep Mason or Dorsey. Could we give Thomas kick return duty and release Rock Cartwright?

Dorsey is a good return man (eventhough he looks better than Rock). But not a good running back. Mason is a good running back from what I have seen the last few years. So if Marko makes the team could it in the end affect Rock being a Redskins. Because we can use Devin on Kick Returns since Mitchell has came on strong and continues to impove. I think could be the best solution in the end.

Maybe I'm missing something but how do you get that Dorsey is better returner than Rock? Our biggest problem is on punts and the lack of protection. I've noticed that when our guy fields a punt he is surrounded by the other team and has no where to go and I think that also explains why we think Are dances aroun so much. He is looking for something when nothing is really there.

dmek25 · 08-26-2009, 10:14 AM

no coach wants to use starters on special teams. some do out of necessity. no need to do it in this case

Monkeydad · 08-26-2009, 10:28 AM

I was actually thinking Kelly would be well-suited for the position. He's not a starter yet either.

Lotus · 08-26-2009, 10:48 AM

I like the idea of having DT do some kick and/or punt returns. If he is not going to start, it is a way of getting him on the field, and he could be a playmaker in this role with his speed. I'd also like to see Dorsey get more chances in this role.

I love the Rock is unlikely to turn the ball over on kickoffs. But he is also unlikely to take it to the house. And we need more production from our punt returning than we got last year with ARE. DT and/or Dorsey may be fixes for these problems.

los panda · 08-26-2009, 11:03 AM

remember that return a few years back, ladell betts, i think it was against the bucs? he tight roped the sideline and took it to the house. why did he stop returning kicks for us?

dmek25 · 08-26-2009, 11:16 AM

better yet, why was he returning kicks that game?

diehardskin2982 · 08-26-2009, 11:22 AM

How would Thomas do on punt return

gibbsisgod · 08-26-2009, 11:31 AM

Seeing as how no team is ever gonna score on our D than I say we just put Rock back there for the one and only time the opposing team kicks off every game.

Honestly though, no sense in trying to fix what aint broken.

08-26-2009, 02:31 AM	#1
dmvskinzfan08 Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 968	Devin Thomas kick returns?? Seeing the emergence of Marko Mitchell. Hoping he continues to progress and move up the depth chart. With Moss, Kelly, ARE, Mitchell, Thomas as the receivers and maybe that way on the depth chart. Would it be more likely that MM's emergence could change one position. Could it affect if we keep Mason or Dorsey. Could we give Thomas kick return duty and release Rock Cartwright? Dorsey is a good return man (eventhough he looks better than Rock). But not a good running back. Mason is a good running back from what I have seen the last few years. So if Marko makes the team could it in the end affect Rock being a Redskins. Because we can use Devin on Kick Returns since Mitchell has came on strong and continues to impove. I think could be the best solution in the end. __________________ HTTR 09 - RIP#21 HATERS << Misery Loves Company

08-26-2009, 04:25 AM	#2
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Devin Thomas kick returns?? they aren't going to kick cartwright out just so devin can return balls. rock's proven and adds special teams value.

08-26-2009, 06:36 AM	#4
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 41 Posts: 12,514	Re: Devin Thomas kick returns?? I think that Rock's overall abilities on ST will keep him around; have we ever tried Mason at returns?

08-26-2009, 08:31 AM	#6
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 50 Posts: 5,311	Re: Devin Thomas kick returns?? It won't matter who is returning kicks if the blocking doesn't get better. Special teams kick coverage is a disaster right now too.

08-26-2009, 08:45 AM	#7
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 55 Posts: 3,803	Re: Devin Thomas kick returns?? Oh hell yeah they've sucked for years fire the coach.

08-26-2009, 10:14 AM	#9
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Devin Thomas kick returns?? no coach wants to use starters on special teams. some do out of necessity. no need to do it in this case __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

08-26-2009, 10:28 AM	#10
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Devin Thomas kick returns?? I was actually thinking Kelly would be well-suited for the position. He's not a starter yet either. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

08-26-2009, 10:48 AM	#11
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Devin Thomas kick returns?? I like the idea of having DT do some kick and/or punt returns. If he is not going to start, it is a way of getting him on the field, and he could be a playmaker in this role with his speed. I'd also like to see Dorsey get more chances in this role. I love the Rock is unlikely to turn the ball over on kickoffs. But he is also unlikely to take it to the house. And we need more production from our punt returning than we got last year with ARE. DT and/or Dorsey may be fixes for these problems. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

08-26-2009, 11:03 AM	#12
los panda Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,230	Re: Devin Thomas kick returns?? remember that return a few years back, ladell betts, i think it was against the bucs? he tight roped the sideline and took it to the house. why did he stop returning kicks for us? __________________ 9 21 28 33 42 43 44 49 65 81

08-26-2009, 11:16 AM	#13
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Devin Thomas kick returns?? better yet, why was he returning kicks that game? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

08-26-2009, 11:22 AM	#14
diehardskin2982 Another Year, another mess. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,581	Re: Devin Thomas kick returns?? How would Thomas do on punt return __________________ That got ugly fast

08-26-2009, 11:31 AM	#15
gibbsisgod Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 129 W 81st street Age: 45 Posts: 3,503	Re: Devin Thomas kick returns?? Seeing as how no team is ever gonna score on our D than I say we just put Rock back there for the one and only time the opposing team kicks off every game. Honestly though, no sense in trying to fix what aint broken.

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