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GreggyFresh

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Does anyone know where I can find the annual thread discussing which DBs have the potential to accrue return yardage?

Locating players like Josh Wilson and Danniel Manning have been a core draft strategy for me in my IDP league.

Anyone have a link?

If not, perhaps this becomes it. Anyone have any thoughts?

I saw Manning starting for HOU? but didn't see him return any kicks or punts.

Thanks

 
'GreggyFresh said:
Does anyone know where I can find the annual thread discussing which DBs have the potential to accrue return yardage?Locating players like Josh Wilson and Danniel Manning have been a core draft strategy for me in my IDP league. Anyone have a link?If not, perhaps this becomes it. Anyone have any thoughts?I saw Manning starting for HOU? but didn't see him return any kicks or punts.Thanks
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I don't remember seeing on yet, so let's make this the official thread
 
I'll start by stealing this guy's list and updating as I gather more info:

Updated 03 Sept 2011

1. Arizona Cardinals: LaRod Stephens-Howling (KR), Andre Roberts (Peterson?)(PR)

2. Atlanta Falcons: Eric Weems (KR, PR)

3. Baltimore Ravens: David Reed (KR), Lardarius Webb (PR)

4. Buffalo Bills: Clifford Spiller (KR), Roscoe Parrish (PR)

5. Carolina Panthers: Mike Goodson (KR), Armanti Edwards (Munnerlyn?)(PR)

6. Chicago Bears: Devin Hester (KR, PR)

7. Cincinnati Bengals: Bernard Scott (KR), Quan Cosby (PR)CUT (tate claimed)

8. Cleveland Browns: Joshua Cribbs (KR, PR)

9. Dallas Cowboys: Bryan McCann (KR), Dez Bryant (PR)

10. Denver Broncos: Cassius Vaughn (KR) Eddie Royal (PR)

11. Detroit Lions: Stefan Logan (KR, PR)

12. Green Bay Packers: Alex Green (KR), Randall Cobb (PR)

13. Houston Texans: Trindon Holliday (KR, PR) CUT (Manning KR?)

14. Indianapolis Colts: Devin Moore (KR) (Lefeged?), David Gilreath (PR) CUT

15. Jacksonville Jaguars: Deji Karim (KR), Cecil Shorts (PR)

16. Kansas City Chiefs: Dexter McCluster/Javier Arenas (KR, PR) (+ breaston)

17. Miami Dolphins: Davone Bess (KR, PR)

18. Minnesota Vikings: Percy Harvin/Lorenzo Booker (KR), Greg Camarillo (PR)

19. New England Patriots: Brandon Tate (KR) CUT, Julian Edelman (PR)

20. New Orleans Saints: Devery Henderson (KR), Lance Moore (PR)

21. New York Giants: Danny Ware (KR), Darius Reynaud (PR) CUT (Hixon PR?)

22. New York Jets: Jeremy Kerley (KR, PR)

23. Oakland Raiders: Jacoby Ford (KR), Nick Miller (PR)

24. Philadelphia Eagles: Johnnie Lee Higgins (KR) CUTDion Lewis KR?, DeSean Jackson (PR)??

25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Antonio Brown (KR, PR)

26. Saint Louis Rams: Danny Amendola (KR, PR)

27. San Diego Chargers: Jacob Hester (KR), Antoine Cason (Crayton?)(PR) (- sproles)

28. San Francisco 49ers: Ted Ginn Jr. (KR, PR)

29. Seattle Seahawks: Leon Washington (KR, PR)

30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Micheal Spurlock (KR, PR)

31. Tennessee Titans: Marc Mariani (KR, PR)

32. Washington Redskins: Brandon Banks (KR, PR)

thx, bud

http://www.xaviercromartie.com/2010/08/2010-nfl-kickoff-returners-kr-and-punt.html

 
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here are last year's total returns by team along with a few misc notes on defensive changes:

KR / PR

(KR 46-84 median ~63, PR 19-56 median ~36)

NE 56 / 27 + haynesworth, a carter

NYJ 63 / 56

BUF 69 / 32 + dareus

MIA 56 / 28

PIT 49 / 37 harrison surgeries

BAL 55 / 43 + pagano DC

CLE 70 / 22 + jauron (4-3) - rob ryan DC

CIN 71 / 36

IND 67 / 31

TEN 64 / 27 + gray - cecil DC

HOU 67 / 35 + phillips DC 4-3 to 3-4

JAX 80 / 36

SD 56 / 40 - rivera DC

KAN 58 / 52

OAK 68 / 55 - asomugha

DEN 59 / 31 + fox/allen HC/DC 3-4 to 4-3

WAS 73 / 40

DAL 74 / 24 - phillips HC + rob ryan DC

PHI 62 / 38 - mcdermott + castillo DC, + c jenkins, + asomugha, + drc, + babin

NYG 57 / 43

CHI 59 / 33

GB 62 / 41

MIN 64 / 42

DET 61 / 30 + fairley

CAR 74 / 39 + rivera/mcdermott - fox/meeks HC/DC

TB 57 / 30

NO 52 / 27

ATL 46 / 19

SEA 65 / 42

SF 61 / 31 + harbaugh/fangio - singletary/manusky HC/DC

STL 74 / 40

ARI 84 / 42 + horton - davis DC

 
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Special teams coach Jerry Rosburg has named CB Lardarius Webb the Ravens' leading candidate to return punts this season.

Webb is running with the second-team defense in training camp, but he'll at least maintain a large role on special teams. The third-year player averaged 9.5 yards per punt return last season. David Reed will return kickoffs. Aug 17 - 2:57 PM

Source: Ravens on Twitter

Broncos Player Profile: Cassius Vaughn

AUTHOR: Kim Constantinesco | IN: Broncos | COMMENTS: None Yet |

We constantly hear stories about Champ Bailey. He’s the Broncos Pro Bowl left cornerback. He’s a leader of the defense. He’s arguably the best shutdown corner in the league. But what about his backup, Cassius Vaughn?

It turns out that Vaughn will likely get much more playing time this year, and for very good reason. He’s a playmaker. The second-year corner played in 13 games last season, mostly on special teams. This year, however, Vaughn has made some big plays in camp. Interceptions, forced fumbles, and fumble recoveries have all been part of his repertoire. In preseason play, Vaughn had five tackles against the Cowboys. Against the Bills, he had 2 tackles and one pass deflection.

Because Bailey will slide into the nickel position on certain plays this season, Vaughn will slide into Bailey’s position at left corner. This will happen when an offense brings in a third wide receiver, which forces the Broncos to bring in a third cornerback to stop that slot receiver. When Bailey moves into that new position, the team will rely on Vaughn to bring Bailey-like consistency to left corner.

Vaughn came to the Broncos last year as an undrafted but eager rookie

http://predominantlyorange.com/2011/08/24/broncos-player-profile-cassius-vaughn/

 
The guy I am scoping is Josh Wilson. Plays across from a dangerous corner, on a defense that I expect to be on the field a lot. That's a sweet combo. The Skins have 35 WRs in camp, if Banks doesn't make the roster, and right now I hear it's a coin flip, Wilson might get the returner job. If so, you may be looking at top 5 corner numbers in return yardage leagues. :bowtie:

 
'Kool-Aid Larry said:


Special teams coach Jerry Rosburg has named CB Lardarius Webb the Ravens' leading candidate to return punts this season.

Webb is running with the second-team defense in training camp, but he'll at least maintain a large role on special teams. The third-year player averaged 9.5 yards per punt return last season. David Reed will return kickoffs. Aug 17 - 2:57 PM

Source: Ravens on Twitter

Broncos Player Profile: Cassius Vaughn

AUTHOR: Kim Constantinesco | IN: Broncos | COMMENTS: None Yet |

We constantly hear stories about Champ Bailey. He's the Broncos Pro Bowl left cornerback. He's a leader of the defense. He's arguably the best shutdown corner in the league. But what about his backup, Cassius Vaughn?

It turns out that Vaughn will likely get much more playing time this year, and for very good reason. He's a playmaker. The second-year corner played in 13 games last season, mostly on special teams. This year, however, Vaughn has made some big plays in camp. Interceptions, forced fumbles, and fumble recoveries have all been part of his repertoire. In preseason play, Vaughn had five tackles against the Cowboys. Against the Bills, he had 2 tackles and one pass deflection.

Because Bailey will slide into the nickel position on certain plays this season, Vaughn will slide into Bailey's position at left corner. This will happen when an offense brings in a third wide receiver, which forces the Broncos to bring in a third cornerback to stop that slot receiver. When Bailey moves into that new position, the team will rely on Vaughn to bring Bailey-like consistency to left corner.

Vaughn came to the Broncos last year as an undrafted but eager rookie

http://predominantly...cassius-vaughn/
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colts:

Notes: The return game likely will be in the hands of young talent. Safety Joe Lefeged is getting a long look on kickoff returns, while WR David Gilreath seems to have secured the punt-return chores. Each is an undrafted rookie. Lefeged’s ability to handle returns would be beneficial in finalizing the 53-player roster. While aiding special teams, he also seems capable of being a reliable backup on defense.

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-30/indianapolis-colts-team-report-free-agents-including-sims-paying-off

 
As a NYJ fan, it pains me to say this, but Jim Leonard seems to always be on Rex's defense and served as PR in the past. From last season, until he was hurt, I recall thinking this dude might have some value if he would just run back a damned punt rather than fair catching everything he touches.

I've not seen but 1 half of a NYJ game so far, but did see Leonard starting for Rex's defense. There weren't any punts where I saw him on the field. Anyone have more time watch the NYJ returner situation?

 
'massraider said:
The guy I am scoping is Josh Wilson. Plays across from a dangerous corner, on a defense that I expect to be on the field a lot. That's a sweet combo. The Skins have 35 WRs in camp, if Banks doesn't make the roster, and right now I hear it's a coin flip, Wilson might get the returner job. If so, you may be looking at top 5 corner numbers in return yardage leagues. :bowtie:
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That would be money in the bank. Wilson was a top DB scorer in SEA with a part time defensive role and both KR/PR duties. If he gets a full time DB role and nabs either KR or PR duties, we could return to that level of production for just $1 investment in the last round.
 
per yahoo:

• When regular season begins, there’s a good chance FS Danieal Manning will return kicks like he did in Chicago. WR Jacoby Jones(notes) is the punt returner.

CB Patrick Peterson could be the replacement for Greg Toler at one cornerback spot. Or it could be Richard Marshall. Peterson is going to play a lot, however, and probably return punts.

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-29/arizona-cardinals-team-report-peterson-elevated-to-starter

there's a snippet from a manning interview here but I can't really decipher it.

hosts thought it confirmed the yahoo report above.

(rotoworld blurb)

Texans KR Trindon Holliday returned to practice Monday after missing all of the preseason with a hamstring injury.

Extremely brittle and undersized, Holliday entered camp as a long shot and confirmed he won't make the team by missing so much action. The Texans' punt returner this year will be Jacoby Jones. Danieal Manning will return kickoffs. Aug 29 - 6:31 PM

Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter

 
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Has anyone put any thought into how the kick-off rule changes are going to affect these points?

I looked here before anywhere else... I've got to think more raw yardage comes from kick-offs, if these yards decrease, are we going to want to target punt returners more aggresively??

 
Yeah, I've thought about it, and our commish actually pimped up return values to offset a bit.

You really just have to make your best guess on how many yards kr lose, and maybe it becomes more of a game by game match up issue, where you need to get more familiar with the kickers, check weather, etc.

but the punter thing is definitely a valid point.

 
'saber34 said:
Has anyone put any thought into how the kick-off rule changes are going to affect these points?I looked here before anywhere else... I've got to think more raw yardage comes from kick-offs, if these yards decrease, are we going to want to target punt returners more aggresively??
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Yes. I mean, in a perfect world, I want a corner that does both, but I always targeted KO returners. Now, I think I value PR as much. just gonna be so many touchbacks.
 
'massraider said:
The guy I am scoping is Josh Wilson. Plays across from a dangerous corner, on a defense that I expect to be on the field a lot. That's a sweet combo. The Skins have 35 WRs in camp, if Banks doesn't make the roster, and right now I hear it's a coin flip, Wilson might get the returner job. If so, you may be looking at top 5 corner numbers in return yardage leagues. :bowtie:
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Just to update, Skins kept Banks
 
'jbz said:
'massraider said:
The guy I am scoping is Josh Wilson. Plays across from a dangerous corner, on a defense that I expect to be on the field a lot. That's a sweet combo. The Skins have 35 WRs in camp, if Banks doesn't make the roster, and right now I hear it's a coin flip, Wilson might get the returner job. If so, you may be looking at top 5 corner numbers in return yardage leagues. :bowtie:
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Just to update, Skins kept Banks
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instead of editing the top post, I'll make a new one to preserve the living history of it's evolution:

Updated 25 Sept 2011

1. Arizona Cardinals: LaRod Stephens-Howling AJ Jefferson (KR), Patrick Peterson(PR)

2. Atlanta Falcons: Eric Weems (KR, PR)

3. Baltimore Ravens: David Reed (KR), LaQuan Williams (KR, PR) (Webb) (PR)

4. Buffalo Bills: Brad Smith (KR), Roscoe Parrish IR (PR)

5. Carolina Panthers: Armanti Edwards (KR, PR)

6. Chicago Bears: Devin Hester (KR, PR)

7. Cincinnati Bengals: Brandon Tate (KR, PR), Quan Cosby (PR) CUT (Brandon Tate claimed)

8. Cleveland Browns: Joshua Cribbs (KR, PR)

9. Dallas Cowboys: Bryan McCann (KR)CUT, Dez Bryant (PR)

10. Denver Broncos: Quan Cosby (KR, PR) (Quan Cosby signed)

11. Detroit Lions: Stefan Logan (KR, PR)

12. Green Bay Packers: Randall Cobb (KR, PR)

13. Houston Texans: Danieal Manning (KR), Jacoby Jones (PR) Trindon Holliday (KR, PR) CUT

14. Indianapolis Colts: Joe Lefeged (KR, PR) David Gilreath (PR) CUT

15. Jacksonville Jaguars: Deji Karim (KR), Cecil Shorts (PR)

16. Kansas City Chiefs: Dexter McCluster/Javier Arenas (KR, PR) (+ breaston)

17. Miami Dolphins: E. Gates (KR, PR), Davone Bess (PR)

18. Minnesota Vikings: Percy Harvin/Lorenzo Booker (KR), Greg Camarillo/ Marcus Sherels (PR)

19. New England Patriots: Brandon Tate (KR) CUT, Julian Edelman (KR, PR)

20. New Orleans Saints: Sproles (KR, PR), Lance Moore (PR) (signed Sproles)

21. New York Giants: Devin Thomas (KR), Aaron Ross (PR)

22. New York Jets: ? (KR, PR) Cromartie (KR)?

23. Oakland Raiders: Jacoby Ford (KR), Nick Miller (KR,PR)

24. Philadelphia Eagles: Dion Lewis (KR), DeSean Jackson (PR) Johnnie Lee Higgins (KR) CUT

25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Antonio Brown (KR, PR)

26. Saint Louis Rams: Jerious Norwood (KR), Danny Amendola (PR) Quinn Porter (KR), Greg Salas (PR)

27. San Diego Chargers: ? (KR), (PR) (- Sproles)

28. San Francisco 49ers: Kendall Hunter (KR), Ted Ginn (KR, PR)

29. Seattle Seahawks: Leon Washington (KR, PR)

30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Preston Parker/ Spurlock (KR, PR),

31. Tennessee Titans: Marc Mariani (KR, PR)

32. Washington Redskins: Brandon Banks (KR, PR)

 
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Oh, Tedd Ginn you got me again. Demoted from KR? The highest drafted PR ever?

How safe would you say Kerley and Tate are at keeping the KR/PR combo going?

Excellent info here, thanks.

 
Will Patrick Peterson really be on the field most of the time? If so, his KR/PR stats could really bump him up...

 
'Diamond said:
Oh, Tedd Ginn you got me again. Demoted from KR? The highest drafted PR ever?How safe would you say Kerley and Tate are at keeping the KR/PR combo going?Excellent info here, thanks.
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I'd imagine they'd give tate every chance to keep the job, but I'm sure it's performance based, like anything else.I have no insight on the jets situation, but they just claimed gilyard, so that'd concern me a bit.
 
Special teams coach Mike Westoff indicated that kickoff return duties will be split between WR Jeremy Kerley, RB Joe McKnight, and CB Antonio Cromartie.

We assume Kerley will see the majority of returns, though Westhoff expects at least 35-40 percent touchbacks until the weather turns colder. Westhoff is hesitant to use Jim Leonhard on punt returns, so Kerley and possibly McKnight will handle those duties as well.

Related: Jim Leonhard, Joe McKnight, Chris Culliver

Source: Jenny Vrentas on Twitte

 


Coach Gary Kubiak confirmed that FS Danieal Manning will be the Texans' primary kickoff returner this season.

Cornerback Sherrick McManis may also be worked in on kickoffs if Manning needs a breather. Manning has averaged an impressive 26.8 yards on 101 returns with the Bears over the past five years. Jacoby Jones will remain the primary punt returner.

Related: Sherrick McManis

Source: Marc Vandermeer on Twitte

 
Thoughts on Ladarius Webb? He has 7 tackles and 37 return yards at the half. Can he keep the tackle numbers up?

 
Now, with the staring role, it looks like Webb could have some value, but, for how long? I think I'll be dropping Josh Wilson for Webb this week

After Week 1, do the statistics bear out the fact there will be sufficiently fewer kick returns year over year that would neccisitate us looking solely at PRs now?

 
Webb racked up the tackles because the Steelers totally abandoned the running game once they got down. He will have some value going forward but don't expect 9-2-0.5 every week.

 
http://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/stat/kickoffs-per-game

2011 KICKOFFS - 152

TOUCHBACKS - 79

~50% TOUCHBACKS

~ 2 tb/game

LEADERS :

Buffalo (@ kc) 8.0 (-1 tb)

San Francisco (v sea) 8.0 (-3 tb)

Houston 7.0 (-6 tb)

Baltimore 7.0 (-4 tb)

New Orleans 7.0 (-4 tb)

New England (@ mia) 7.0 (-1 tb)

Green Bay 7.0 (-4 tb)

Chicago 7.0 (-5 tb)

Detroit 6.0 (-5 tb)

Cincinnati 6.0 (-3 tb)

Philadelphia (@ stl) 6.0 (-1 tb)

NY Jets 6.0 (-4 tb)

Dallas (@ nyj) 5.0 (-1 tb)

Miami (v ne) 5.0

Seattle (@ sf) 4.0

Minnesota (v tb) 4.0

Cleveland (v cin) 4.0

looks like about 9 teams with more than 3 kickoffs returned in a game in 2011 wk 1

2010 - average kickoffs/game ~5, which is pretty close to 2011

2010 - av tb/game ~1

 
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FYI, Jets used Jeremy Kerley on punt returns only in week 1. He muffed his first one, but they did stick with him. Antonio Cromartie (starting CB) did all the kick returns. Situation probably still fluid.

What's up in Tampa? Stroughter is hurt (had surgery on his foot). Will Spurlock resume KR/PR duties or does Preston Parker get a shot?

 
'Diamond said:
FYI, Jets used Jeremy Kerley on punt returns only in week 1. He muffed his first one, but they did stick with him. Antonio Cromartie (starting CB) did all the kick returns. Situation probably still fluid.
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Rex said he will rotate with McKnight on KRs going forward.Regardless, his production as a CB is too low for most leagues anyways, even with KR yards added in.
 
I missed out on Webb in the WW this week I almost picked him up before Week 1 but went with Daniel Manning, and Patrick Peterson got picked up before week 1 one hour before I tried to get him.

In my league we start 2 IDPs, I have Arenas and Daniel Manning..Both are only returning kick-offs and neither are primary starters.

Should I abandon ship on the returners and just go with a LB, there's still plenty out there.

My point system is 1pt=solo tackle, .5=assisted tackle, 1pt=10 return yards.

 
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'drinkupdog said:
I missed out on Webb in the WW this week I almost picked him up before Week 1 but went with Daniel Manning, and Patrick Peterson got picked up before week 1 one hour before I tried to get him.In my league we start 2 IDPs, I have Arenas and Daniel Manning..Both are only returning kick-offs and neither are primary starters.Should I abandon ship on the returners and just go with a LB, there's still plenty out there.My point system is 1pt=solo tackle, .5=assisted tackle, 1pt=10 return yards.
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Manning is a starter. Starting FS for Houston.
 
4 solos, 5 assists in 2 games seems about right to me. That's what happens to free safeties with 4 LBs in front of them. You gotta want him for his return yardage, the defensive stats are the bonus.

 
updated the above list a bit, including:

aaron ross taking PR from an injured hixon

cromartie with a couple kicks returned

aj jefferson filling in for injured stephens-howling at KR

who takes mccann's job in dallas?

does spiller take over at PR for parrish?

how long is stephens-howling out?

 
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week 2 kickoffs ( - touchbacks)

teams with 4+ kr faced

nyj (v jax) 7 (-1)

gby (@ car) 7 (-2)

det (v kcy) 9 (-5)

buf (v oak) 7 (-3)

ten (v bal) 7 (-3)

atl (v phi) 5 (-1)

min (v tby) 5 (-1)

nyg (v stl) 5 (-1)

from week 1 (above posted)

Buffalo (@ kc) 8.0 (-1 tb)

New England (@ mia) 7.0 (-1 tb)

San Francisco (v sea) 8.0 (-3 tb)

Philadelphia (@ stl) 6.0 (-1 tb)

Dallas (@ nyj) 5.0 (-1 tb)

Miami (v ne) 5.0

Seattle (@ sf) 4.0

Minnesota (v tb) 4.0

Cleveland (v cin) 4.0

looks like buf and min are the repeat offenders.

teams facing 8+ kr over 2 games:

buf 15 (-4)

ne 13 (-4)

gb 14 (-6)

nyj 13(-5)

phi 12 (-4)

min 9 (-1)

honorable mention to the following if they can score a bit more:

nyg

mia

atl

sea

ari

cle

 
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somebody asked what the strategy should be with kicks moved up 5 yds, and I think it'll just be very team and kicker specific, so you have to evaluate on a game by game basis.

some teams will still yield kr opps, and some won't.

so here is the week 3 round up

team kicks (touchbacks)

4+ kr afforded

dal 7 (-2)

min 7 (-2)

hou 8 (-4)

buf 6 (-2)

det 6 (-1)

oak 6 (-2)

sd 5 (-1)

min + buf have made this list all 3 weeks.

det made it wks 2 + 3, while dal made it wks 1 + 3.

teams facing 12+ kr through 3 weeks

buf 21-6 = 15

min 16-3 = 13

some teams might not get many tb's simply due to a low number of kicks, while their noodle legged kicker might provide many kr opps if only they could score some points in a soft match up --- here are a few notables.

sea -- 9 ko - 1 tb (wk2 shutout)

cle -- 14 ko - 4 tb

ari -- 12 ko - 4 tb

sd -- 14 ko - 5 tb

nyg -- 13 ko - 5 tb

atl -- 13 ko - 5 tb

all those teams have placed in the bottom half of the league in number of kicks, but if they were to find themselves in a game kicking off 6x, instead of 3 or 4, they would probably yield 4+ kr opps.

 
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Colts placed SS Melvin Bullitt on injured reserve with a right shoulder injury, ending his season.

The Colts started David Caldwell at strong safety in Week 3, but he rotated with rookie Joe Lefeged. Lefeged played more snaps, and both players finished with two tackles.

edit: from profootballfocus

Spliting time at safety this week was undrafted free agent from 2010 David Caldwell and undrafted rookie Joe Lefeged, with Lefeged getting 47 snaps to Caldwell’s 25.

 
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Lefeged could be gold if he gets regular pt on defense and continues to return kicks. Indy should be receiving a lot of kick offs this year.

Any thoughts from Indy fans?

 
I've just added Webb and dropped Patrick Patterson. Looks like he's still making enough tackles to have a good value and augmenting enough with return yards to make a difference each week.

Anyone foresee him retaining the starting role on defense long term?

 
Re: Webb.

The rookie Jimmy Smith, who they are quite high on, will get that job back when his ankle heals. It's a dreaded high ankle sprain, so who knows how long that will take. Last report is Week 6 after the bye. Of course, it remains to be seen if he supplants Webb or the other CB Cary Williams.

Also note, the Ravens used WR LaQuan Williams on KRs last week, not Webb. He was only used on punts. Rams only had 2 kickoffs (and a bunch of punts), so not sure if Webb won't get some work on KRs, but there's no guarantee.

Seems rash to cut Peterson for Webb. Ideally, you'd want both.

 
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any more news on lefeged? Increased playing time? Still returning kicks? I'm not finding much discussion about him out there...Homers?

 
Joe McKnight is expected to handle kickoff returns this week with Antonio Cromartie playing through a rib/lung injury.

Asked if Cromartie could see time on returns, coach Rex Ryan replied, "There is no chance -- unless we really need him."

 
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