Devin Thomas kick returns??

Monkeydad · 08-26-2009, 09:28 AM

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

Lotus · 08-26-2009, 09:48 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.

dmvskinzfan08 · 08-26-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

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.

Thanks Lotus. Its about Production not being a fan favorite. Rock is stable. but does that mean he shoudl stay. Jsut because we are comfortable. Ladt preseason game the punt unit looked like trash. If he was so valuable to ST. He would straighten that out if he is a leader of that unit. I am over the love affair with Rock. We need people who will produce and not just be average. Especially when it prevents you from having other people be on the team. Because we are holding on to a "average special teams player". I dont know what some peoples train of thoughts are. Ladell Betts & moss have returned a kick for a TD with the few attempts they have had the last couple of years. Rock none. Get over the love affair. Its about the whole team..

los panda · 08-26-2009, 10:03 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, 10:16 AM

better yet, why was he returning kicks that game?

diehardskin2982 · 08-26-2009, 10:22 AM

How would Thomas do on punt return

diehard · 08-26-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

How would Thomas do on punt return

We have to make good use of him somehow. Kelly's starting opposite of Moss this year if he can stay healthy.

dmvskinzfan08 · 08-26-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by diehard

We have to make good use of him somehow. Kelly's starting opposite of Moss this year if he can stay healthy.

Yes and with Mitchell coming on. That makes Devin more available for ST. That's the point I am trying to make and that allows us to keep mason or another back that "can produce" as a RB. Instead of keeping Rock who is a average rb/returner...

GusFrerotte · 08-26-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

How would Thomas do on punt return

I don't know, but I was at the Detroit game last season and Thomas almost took out Moss on his punt return TD. If Moss would have gone down that game could have ended up in a loss. Not sure I would want Thomas returning punts.

gibbsisgod · 08-26-2009, 10:31 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.

los panda · 08-26-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

better yet, why was he returning kicks that game?

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he did well back there. it was '05 i'm thinking of:
24 returns 621 yards - avg 25.9, longest was 94T, 1 td, and 1 fumble

Trample the Elderly · 08-26-2009, 03:52 PM

I like the VA Tech approach. Your primary job is special teams, you can play offense or defense later.

SmootSmack · 08-26-2009, 01:49 PM

You might see Thomas return some kicks this Friday. He's been practicing it. And Rock won't play on Friday (Rock might be out for a long while)

That Guy · 08-26-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You might see Thomas return some kicks this Friday. He's been practicing it. And Rock won't play on Friday (Rock might be out for a long while)

i just had what he has, and post surgery its a minimum 4 weeks down from stuff like football-related activities :/.

SmootSmack · 08-26-2009, 02:02 PM

Rock had a KO return for a TD in 2006, against the Cowboys I believe

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