Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner!

TheSmurfs22 · 11-18-2008, 08:38 PM

Let Thrash run them. I love ARE but the East/West running aint working. He also does not want to hurt himself which I get. He sees himself as a receiver first.

The Goat · 11-18-2008, 09:06 PM

Never really thought of Thrash before but it seems like a pretty good choice. Still, Hall would be more explosive. Either of these guys should replace El.

A10sROCK · 11-19-2008, 01:02 PM

Why not try Hall? What's the worst that can happen? He fumbles one - like ARE did earlier this season.

ARE is average on PR. Perhaps Hall could do better than that and help our ST.

53Fan · 11-19-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSmurfs22

Let Thrash run them. I love ARE but the East/West running aint working. He also does not want to hurt himself which I get. He sees himself as a receiver first.

I brought up Thrash a month ago when we first started talking about this. He's done it before and does a pretty good job. He's more expendable than El, so why have'nt they done it? It makes to much sense and El wants to do punt returns.

horny4zorny-nohomo · 11-19-2008, 06:56 PM

put shaun on PR's since he doesnt contribute to the running game...

Monkeydad · 11-20-2008, 09:12 AM

If ARE breaks one or two, you'll all be kissing his dancing shoes.

hail_2_da_skins · 11-20-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by horny4zorny-nohomo

put shaun on PR's since he doesnt contribute to the running game...

That would be funny seeing Shaun Alexander attempt to run back punts. I'd betcha, the Skins would lead the league in fair catches if Alexander, aka the Tip Toe Burglar, was back there.

GMScud · 11-20-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

I brought up Thrash a month ago when we first started talking about this. He's done it before and does a pretty good job. He's more expendable than El, so why have'nt they done it? It makes to much sense and El wants to do punt returns.

Thrash isn't a bad idea at all. At least he can run in a straight line. He's not a threat to rip one for a TD, but he's not gonna fart around with all the dancing crap either.

I'd still like to see Hall give it a shot.

53Fan · 11-20-2008, 04:23 PM

Every time I think about Hall returning punts, a picture flashes in my mind of him fumbling a punt in the state championship game and the other team scoring and costing us the championship. Thats probably been 7-8 years ago but it still pops into my mind. He definetly has the speed and he can take it all the way.

Ruhskins · 11-20-2008, 06:41 PM

[QUOTE=djnemo65;502173]When was the last time El broke one for us? I only remember that one against the Colts in 2006. You can trot out his averages all you want but he is not a credible threat to take one to the house. He is not really anything more than adequate.

As for Hall, he is explosive, and given that he wasn't on the team last week I don't know how he can now be so important to us that he can't risk injury.[/QUOTE]

I was going to say that he (Hall) can actually catch the ball and make the pick...but then I remember our team can't do squat with those types of opportunities, so we might as well have him return punts.

itvnetop · 11-20-2008, 07:15 PM

I specifically remember one ARE punt return during the Browns' game- I was in a Skins bar in my neighborhood (lucky to live near one in LA). ARE signals a fair catch with nobody within 10 yards of him. I yell out my displeasure and some dude goes, "We need to play conservatively... no need to fumble the ball at this point."

Are you kidding me? If we're worried about our punt returner fumbling the ball with nobody near him on coverage, it's time to get another guy in there...

PennSkinsFan · 11-21-2008, 04:03 PM

Hall has done it in the past, has blazing speed. I really did think this was one of the reasons for signing him.

Randle El has not been impressive at PR since we signed him, which makes me think, it is more than just the returner, but possible the blocking as well. Then again, Moss sprang one immediately.

Spence · 11-21-2008, 04:04 PM

I like Hall as a punt returner. He's got more speed and wiggle than Randle El. The way our offense is going, we need to make plays on special teams and putting Santana Moss back there on a regular basis scares the hell out of me. I'd go with DeAngelo Hall as punt returner.

firstdown · 11-23-2008, 07:45 PM

Was that not Hall back for that one muffed punt return?

PennSkinsFan · 11-23-2008, 07:53 PM

Lol. I think our punt return and kick coverage units have alot to be desired. ARE actually didi not do that bad today, but we are just not getting bigger returns, 10 to 15 yards returns. Might have more to do with the blocking schemes.

11-18-2008, 08:38 PM	#31
TheSmurfs22 The Starter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Staunton, VA Posts: 1,261	Re: Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner! Let Thrash run them. I love ARE but the East/West running aint working. He also does not want to hurt himself which I get. He sees himself as a receiver first.

11-18-2008, 09:06 PM	#32
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner! Never really thought of Thrash before but it seems like a pretty good choice. Still, Hall would be more explosive. Either of these guys should replace El. __________________ 24-34

11-19-2008, 01:02 PM	#33
A10sROCK Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 520	Re: Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner! Why not try Hall? What's the worst that can happen? He fumbles one - like ARE did earlier this season. ARE is average on PR. Perhaps Hall could do better than that and help our ST.

11-19-2008, 06:56 PM	#35
horny4zorny-nohomo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 36	Re: Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner! put shaun on PR's since he doesnt contribute to the running game...

11-20-2008, 09:12 AM	#36
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11-20-2008, 04:23 PM	#39
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner! Every time I think about Hall returning punts, a picture flashes in my mind of him fumbling a punt in the state championship game and the other team scoring and costing us the championship. Thats probably been 7-8 years ago but it still pops into my mind. He definetly has the speed and he can take it all the way. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

11-20-2008, 06:41 PM	#40
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,378	Re: Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner! [QUOTE=djnemo65;502173]When was the last time El broke one for us? I only remember that one against the Colts in 2006. You can trot out his averages all you want but he is not a credible threat to take one to the house. He is not really anything more than adequate. As for Hall, he is explosive, and given that he wasn't on the team last week I don't know how he can now be so important to us that he can't risk injury.[/QUOTE] I was going to say that he (Hall) can actually catch the ball and make the pick...but then I remember our team can't do squat with those types of opportunities, so we might as well have him return punts. __________________ R.I.P. #21

11-20-2008, 07:15 PM	#41
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 48 Posts: 3,007	Re: Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner! I specifically remember one ARE punt return during the Browns' game- I was in a Skins bar in my neighborhood (lucky to live near one in LA). ARE signals a fair catch with nobody within 10 yards of him. I yell out my displeasure and some dude goes, "We need to play conservatively... no need to fumble the ball at this point." Are you kidding me? If we're worried about our punt returner fumbling the ball with nobody near him on coverage, it's time to get another guy in there...

11-21-2008, 04:03 PM	#42
PennSkinsFan Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 55 Posts: 752	Re: Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner! Hall has done it in the past, has blazing speed. I really did think this was one of the reasons for signing him. Randle El has not been impressive at PR since we signed him, which makes me think, it is more than just the returner, but possible the blocking as well. Then again, Moss sprang one immediately. __________________ DC Pro Sports Report - Home of the Internet's Largest NFL Mock Draft Database. Best Redskins Redskins discussion, theWarpath.net

11-21-2008, 04:04 PM	#43
Spence Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. Posts: 150	Re: Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner! I like Hall as a punt returner. He's got more speed and wiggle than Randle El. The way our offense is going, we need to make plays on special teams and putting Santana Moss back there on a regular basis scares the hell out of me. I'd go with DeAngelo Hall as punt returner.

11-23-2008, 07:45 PM	#44
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 61 Posts: 15,817	Re: Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner! Was that not Hall back for that one muffed punt return?

11-23-2008, 07:53 PM	#45
PennSkinsFan Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 55 Posts: 752	Re: Deangelo Hall For Punt Returner! Lol. I think our punt return and kick coverage units have alot to be desired. ARE actually didi not do that bad today, but we are just not getting bigger returns, 10 to 15 yards returns. Might have more to do with the blocking schemes. __________________ DC Pro Sports Report - Home of the Internet's Largest NFL Mock Draft Database. Best Redskins Redskins discussion, theWarpath.net

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