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Updated: Nov/26/2007 12:39 PM
Message for McCarthy: Keep Woodson off returns
I think Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy is the NFL Coach of the Year. He has done an amazing job getting his team to 10-1.
Having said that, I don't agree with using Charles Woodson on punt returns. Woodson, who is the best corner in the league this year, injured a toe in the Thanksgiving Day victory over the Lions while returning a punt.
Woodson might not play in Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, which would be a huge blow. The Packers haven't revealed much about Woodson's injury, but a team source said it was doubtful he would play.
If he misses the game, McCarthy will take the heat for playing him as the return man. My criticism of using key defensive players on returns isn't just aimed at McCarthy. It's all the coaches who do it.
Deion Sanders was an amazing return man, but his value was far greater as a corner. I wouldn't have used him on returns either.
Here's hoping Woodson plays against Dallas. The Packers need him -- as a cover guy.
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Message for McCarthy: Keep Woodson off returns
I think Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy is the NFL Coach of the Year. He has done an amazing job getting his team to 10-1.
Having said that, I don't agree with using Charles Woodson on punt returns. Woodson, who is the best corner in the league this year, injured a toe in the Thanksgiving Day victory over the Lions while returning a punt.
Woodson might not play in Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, which would be a huge blow. The Packers haven't revealed much about Woodson's injury, but a team source said it was doubtful he would play.
If he misses the game, McCarthy will take the heat for playing him as the return man. My criticism of using key defensive players on returns isn't just aimed at McCarthy. It's all the coaches who do it.
Deion Sanders was an amazing return man, but his value was far greater as a corner. I wouldn't have used him on returns either.
Here's hoping Woodson plays against Dallas. The Packers need him -- as a cover guy.
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