Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner!

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by irish

Anything would be an upgrade over ARE. He doesnt return punts well and isnt much of a WR. Now that I think of it, it seems that he doesnt do much of anything well except shuck & jive after one of his rare catches.

I agree that there's probably a better option at punt returner, but how do you figure that he's not much of a wide receiver? What kind of numbers are you expecting from him? He's got 37 catches, which is more than Plaxico Burress, Braylon Edwards, Santonio Holmes, and Bernard Berrian to name a few. He's a #2 receiver that's on pace for close to 60 catches, he's a solid route runner, and he's generally pretty sure handed. He's a fine option as a second receiver, and he's a damn good utility football player.

[JWsleep]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

I agree that there's probably a better option at punt returner, but how do you figure that he's not much of a wide receiver? What kind of numbers are you expecting from him? He's got 37 catches, which is more than Plaxico Burress, Braylon Edwards, Santonio Holmes, and Bernard Berrian to name a few. He's a #2 receiver that's on pace for close to 60 catches, he's a solid route runner, and he's generally pretty sure handed. He's a fine option as a second receiver, and he's a damn good utility football player.

Good post. ARE has played very well in this offense. When JC has time, he often hits ARE for the long crossing route.

Also, he DID have a pass play on a reverse, but it broke down and he threw it away. Zorn is clearly trying to use that option in key moments.

[GMScud]

Did anyone see Leodis McKelvin's return last night for the Bills? Granted it was a kickoff not a punt, but a DB with blazing speed and a knack for big returns (I.E. D'angelo Hall) could provide a much needed spark. ARE has a bad ankle now, and has been totally ineffective in the return game when healthy. Throw Hall back there. Can't hurt to try.