Philly's Kickoff Returners concerns me

[Texas_Pete]

Wendell Smallwood and Josh Huff are special team studs. Small sample sizes (due to it being early in the season), but Smallwood averages 46.3 yards per return on 3 returns (long of 86 yards - TD); Huff averages 38.0 yards per return on 5 returns (Long of 98 yards - TD).

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categoryst...016&seasonType=REG&experience=&tabSeq=1&role=

Special teams have won them at least 2 games. We have to control this phase of the game. How is our kickoff coverage teams? This is my only concern vs Philly.

 

[reddyuta]

I really hope Dan just kicks it out of the endzone each,dont try to get cute to keep them from the 25 yard line.

 

[Texas_Pete]

I really hope Dan just kicks it out of the endzone each,dont try to get cute to keep them from the 25 yard line.

This. I'd rather not kick to these guys to be honest.

 

[xwalker]

Wendell Smallwood and Josh Huff are special team studs. Small sample sizes (due to it being early in the season), but Smallwood averages 46.3 yards per return on 3 returns (long of 86 yards - TD); Huff averages 38.0 yards per return on 5 returns (Long of 98 yards - TD).

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categoryst...016&seasonType=REG&experience=&tabSeq=1&role=

Special teams have won them at least 2 games. We have to control this phase of the game. How is our kickoff coverage teams? This is my only concern vs Philly.

The Packers almost broke a return against the Cowboys. It was probably a punt, but I don't remember for certain.

 

[xvendettax914]

Paging Jeff Heath...

 

[Idgit]

If I had to pick, I think I'd prefer the last name 'Huff' to 'Smallwood.' How 'bout you guys?

That Huff return v. MIN was pretty great. They're ST units are good, no doubt. It seems like our kick/punt coverage has been a lot better this year. But I agree, that that's an area where we ought to have some concern. I keep waiting for Lucky (I like 'Whitehead' better than 'Smallwood,' too, btw, though not by much) to break one off. He seems to be flirting with it, but hasn't quite made it happen yet.

 

[Melonfeud]

And that what's his face's name Harris that rolled over to the Gant's broke one open to the end zone on us last year,,also.

Your reason for concern is well grounded,friend! But trust me when I tell you this much:. The E-girls fan base is changing their underwear EVERY TIME THEY THINK ABOUT DEZ BRYANT stepping on the battlefield,,,,OH,YES!

 

[Texas_Pete]

And that what's his face's name Harris that rolled over to the Gant's broke one open to the end zone on us last year,,also.

Your reason for concern is well grounded,friend! But trust me when I tell you this much:. The E-girls fan base is changing their underwear EVERY TIME THEY THINK ABOUT DEZ BRYANT stepping on the battlefield,,,,OH,YES!

 

[Wood]

Wendell Smallwood and Josh Huff are special team studs. Small sample sizes (due to it being early in the season), but Smallwood averages 46.3 yards per return on 3 returns (long of 86 yards - TD); Huff averages 38.0 yards per return on 5 returns (Long of 98 yards - TD).

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categoryst...016&seasonType=REG&experience=&tabSeq=1&role=

Special teams have won them at least 2 games. We have to control this phase of the game. How is our kickoff coverage teams? This is my only concern vs Philly.

this is basically how Eagles have been winning games for past few years because it certainly isn't their offense. Eagles have 1 offensive TD in last 8 quarters. Wentz is looking like rookie now. Its special teams and defense for Eagles.

 

[Texas_Pete]

this is basically how Eagles have been winning games for past few years because it certainly isn't their offense. Eagles have 1 offensive TD in last 8 quarters. Wentz is looking like rookie now. Its special teams and defense for Eagles.

This is how I see it too Wood. Wentz slowly coming back to Earth. He doesn't have the OL, Zeke, or playmakers Dak has and it's starting to show. I'm not worried about their offense. They got a good defense and play good special teams. That's how they compete.

 

[Wood]

This is how I see it too Wood. Wentz slowly coming back to Earth. He doesn't have the OL, Zeke, or playmakers Dak has and it's starting to show. I'm not worried about their offense. They got a good defense and play good special teams. That's how they compete.

agreed. After talking with Eagles fans if there is one thing they are worried about its Zeke. They are concerned about his ability to take it to house when teams gets aggressive with blitz. With Eagles being a blitz-happy defense its something to keep your eye on.

 

[Proof]

Wendell Smallwood and Josh Huff are special team studs. Small sample sizes (due to it being early in the season), but Smallwood averages 46.3 yards per return on 3 returns (long of 86 yards - TD); Huff averages 38.0 yards per return on 5 returns (Long of 98 yards - TD).

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categoryst...016&seasonType=REG&experience=&tabSeq=1&role=

Special teams have won them at least 2 games. We have to control this phase of the game. How is our kickoff coverage teams? This is my only concern vs Philly.

I mean the TD return each they have is always worrisome but when you avg it out, their other returns aren't scary at all

 

[jday]

Wendell Smallwood and Josh Huff are special team studs. Small sample sizes (due to it being early in the season), but Smallwood averages 46.3 yards per return on 3 returns (long of 86 yards - TD); Huff averages 38.0 yards per return on 5 returns (Long of 98 yards - TD).

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categoryst...016&seasonType=REG&experience=&tabSeq=1&role=

Special teams have won them at least 2 games. We have to control this phase of the game. How is our kickoff coverage teams? This is my only concern vs Philly.

If you have heard nothing about the Special Teams coverage units, that usually means they are doing a good job.

 

[Texas_Pete]

I mean the TD return each they have is always worrisome but when you avg it out, their other returns aren't scary at all

Agreed. I'm sure the coaches are talking about their kick returners. I don't want to give them a short field. Anything can go wrong for our defense if that happens. I want them to have to drive 70+ yards everytime, if possible.

 

[Texas_Pete]

If you have heard nothing about the Special Teams coverage units, that usually means they are doing a good job.

Absoultely. We control their special teams, I can honestly see a blowout win.

 

[Jinxx13x]

just kick it out of the back of the endzone that takes care of huff and smallwood

 

[CowboysFanSince88]

this is basically how Eagles have been winning games for past few years because it certainly isn't their offense. Eagles have 1 offensive TD in last 8 quarters. Wentz is looking like rookie now. Its special teams and defense for Eagles.

Exactly. If we lose sunday it will be because of their special teams or a defensive TD or both.

That's how they beat the Pats last year. And sproles scares the heck out of me