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Punt Returner Options?
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AsthmaField
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I like Wilson if he makes the 53. He won’t muff like Austin (though Austin is a better open field runner) and he has better speed and ability than Beasley.
He’s got to make the team first though.
He’s got to make the team first though.
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Well Austin has fumbling problems returning punts and I am always afraid Beez is going to get broken doing it. We need to develope someone.
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Cole Beasley is a fair catcher, nothing more nothing less. He goes in the game when the other team is punting from their own 45 and + yardage.
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Deonte Thompson?
I've heard of him being a returner, but I think that was of the kick-off variety. Anyone?
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Deonte Thompson. Not sure if he has returned punts though. Cross Beasely off on my list. Been there done that. In a pinch only
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Just posted the same thought
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"the Legend Rico".......
Captain-Crash
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come on use Rico.. it would be like a demolition derby. he could knock a few out and also get knocked out...
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The idea could actually have merit. Line him up as a first line blocker, then once the ball comes off the shoe, have him drop back to the endzone and ...
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Amazing we have so many experts that say Austin can’t return punts. Well guess not so amazing as that is why they are posting and not coaching.
Did anybody say he couldn't do it?
That seem like a strawman.
My concern is having another option (other than Beasley).
I'm tentatively OK trying Austin but he needs to be sure-handed in the preseason.
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Well, considering throughout his career he's fumbled/muffed about every 1 in 10 chances during PRs, it's not a stretch to think that maybe PR is not a position for him. He has speed and has 3 career TDs, but his last PR TD was also 3 years ago and that's a big risk for the reward. Sometimes the juice just ain't worth the squeeze.Amazing we have so many experts that say Austin can’t return punts. Well guess not so amazing as that is why they are posting and not coaching.
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First, why hasn't Gallup been brought up yet? He's a 3rd round WR rookie, he's gonna get a chance before September.
I also think Lewis gets a chance, especially if he really does end up with a smaller role on defense by season opener.
I don't think they like using Beasley because they don't get much out of him. They just don't trust anyone else to do it. I think if Beasley is the PR guy again then they'll be disappointed about it.
I also think Lewis gets a chance, especially if he really does end up with a smaller role on defense by season opener.
I don't think they like using Beasley because they don't get much out of him. They just don't trust anyone else to do it. I think if Beasley is the PR guy again then they'll be disappointed about it.