KR/PR Info or Insight? (1 Viewer)

[Giant Wooden Badger]

What is the possibility of getting D/ST rankings for leagues that use KR and PR yardage for the D/ST in addition to the regular D/ST stats? 1 point per 25 PR/KR yards, for example.

TAPCurrently have Denver but Houston, Green Bay, and Indy are available.

 

[asn4play]

Any word on the Tennesse KR/PR situation? Is Finnegan going to have return duties whatsoever? Also, Ed Reed took over PR duties for an inured Sams Monday night. Does that continue this week, or was that just a temporary fix? Any insight is greatly appreciated.

 

[Eviloutsider]

Any word on the Tennesse KR/PR situation? Is Finnegan going to have return duties whatsoever? Also, Ed Reed took over PR duties for an inured Sams Monday night. Does that continue this week, or was that just a temporary fix? Any insight is greatly appreciated.

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[Mike Herman]

GREEN BAY

It looks like it'll be at least another week before the Packers have their No. 1 return man, Will Blackmon, available for punts and kickoffs. That means another week of putting starting cornerback Charles Woodson back on punts. After watching their other starting cornerback, Al Harris, injure his elbow while blocking on a punt return, the Packers should be nervous about risking an important player like Woodson on special teams. Blackmon won the return job in training camp thanks to some explosive runs, but he broke his left thumb on Aug. 23. Because he has to wear a bulky cast on his hand, the Packers aren't sure he can catch the ball without the risk of fumbles. Given how they benefited from the Eagles' muffed punts last week, the Packers surely want to wait until they're convinced Blackmon will be sure-handed. Though Blackmon will play on special teams in other capacities, the Packers don't plan to put him back on returns until he can play without a cast or with a smaller wrap. That won't happen until the broken bone is healed, and that hasn't happened yet.

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[Hawk Fan]

A. Peterson was the KR for Minnesota in Week 1. Will that continue? Is Wade not going to be doing kickoff returns?

??? What's going on in Minnesota?

 

[Mike Herman]

A. Peterson was the KR for Minnesota in Week 1. Will that continue? Is Wade not going to be doing kickoff returns?

??? What's going on in Minnesota?

MINNESOTA

Wide receiver Bobby Wade was the Vikings' only punt returner against the Falcons, but that could change Sunday if running back Mewelde Moore is active, as expected. "We have options there," special-teams coordinator Paul Ferraro said. "If they're both active, we have the opportunity to play either of them based on how the game's going." Ferraro said the Vikings also plan to continue to use Peterson on kickoff returns, depending on how many carries he has and the game situation. "That's definitely something I would love to do," said Peterson, who had one return for 22 yards against Atlanta."

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[turnit643]

PHILADELPHIA / OAKLAND

from Rotoworld:

Adam Caplan of Scout.com reports the Eagles have contacted the Raiders about return man and cornerback Chris Carr.

The Raiders have inserted Johnnie Lee Higgins on punts and Carr doesn't see much action in the base or nickel defense. The Eagles recently brought back Reno Mahe, but Carr has a better track record of return production.

 

[Aaronl5]

With Tab Perry injured for Cincy...Glenn Holt would be a good play this coming weekend. He should be the Bengals 3rd WR and KR.

 

[mektarus]

Who's replacing Justin Miller for the Jets?

 

[letter_j]

Who's replacing Justin Miller for the Jets?

As reported by Captain Apocalypse in the IDP Forums: Leon Washington. ("FYI Rotoworld is saying Leon Washington will take over KR duties and He is also listed as primary punt returner on the jets website."):http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=344056

 

[Grandville]

With Tab Perry injured for Cincy...Glenn Holt would be a good play this coming weekend. He should be the Bengals 3rd WR and KR.

Mike,Have you heard anything about Holt replacing Perry as the KR for this week. I know they did resign Chatman but I picked up Holt this week hoping he would be the guy and also #3 receiver. He looked good last week.Thanks!

 

[tombonneau]

Who's replacing Justin Miller for the Jets?

As reported by Captain Apocalypse in the IDP Forums: Leon Washington. ("FYI Rotoworld is saying Leon Washington will take over KR duties and He is also listed as primary punt returner on the jets website."):http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=344056

Interesting ... this gives him a huge bump and makes him an even better spot starter.

 

[jerseydevil20]

Some of the recent discussion of kickers with strong legs and the related effect on KRs spurred a thought - anyone know if the elevation in Denver gives kickers with "warning track power" the extra boost to reach the end zone?

 

[Grandville]

Mike,

Do you have any info on JR Reed possibly working in the return game for Phily?

September 19, 2007, 13:31

Eagles :: TE, OL, PR/KR, DB

Eagles Sign Two, Release Two

Kansas City Star - [Full Article]

The Eagles re-signed S and return man J.R. Reed along with OT Jonathan Palmer. Palmer will join the practice squad. To make room on the roster, the team released OT Pat McCoy and TE Lee Vickers.

 

[jpeace121]

Herman (or others), any updates on the situations for Tennessee or Green Bay? Is Finnegan going to be coming back to return duties? And is Blackmon ready to start returning kicks this week?

 

[capstone]

What about Norwood continuing the majority of the Falcons kickoffs? I need a bye week fill in a PPR/return yardage league btwn Morris and Norwood.

 

[NOONAN]

Bils released Scobey today. I'm guessing McGee should be good to go next week.

 

[Aaronl5]

I am guessing that Mathis will be KR, PR, and WR for the Texans with Jacoby out.

Also I am not sure what the Saints are doing at KR. But Stecker was back there some and he will also be getting carries with McAllister out.

 

[Mike Herman]

I am guessing that Mathis will be KR, PR, and WR for the Texans with Jacoby out. Also I am not sure what the Saints are doing at KR. But Stecker was back there some and he will also be getting carries with McAllister out.

My first guess for PR while Jacoby is out would be Dexter Wynn.

 

[Grandville]

I am guessing that Mathis will be KR, PR, and WR for the Texans with Jacoby out. Also I am not sure what the Saints are doing at KR. But Stecker was back there some and he will also be getting carries with McAllister out.

My first guess for PR while Jacoby is out would be Dexter Wynn.

Mike,What is your feeling on the NO KR situation. I have Lance Moore and was disappointed to see Stecker get some of the returns last week. With Deuce out do you think that the team will have Stecker focus more on being a RB and let L. Moore do all the returns like he did the first couple weeks?

 

[faux_bear]

I am guessing that Mathis will be KR, PR, and WR for the Texans with Jacoby out. Also I am not sure what the Saints are doing at KR. But Stecker was back there some and he will also be getting carries with McAllister out.

My first guess for PR while Jacoby is out would be Dexter Wynn.

Mike,What is your feeling on the NO KR situation. I have Lance Moore and was disappointed to see Stecker get some of the returns last week. With Deuce out do you think that the team will have Stecker focus more on being a RB and let L. Moore do all the returns like he did the first couple weeks?

I wonder if Stecker getting some of the returns also has something to do with Moore getting more action in the passing game. So yeah, this is intriguing because both Stecker and Moore will be playing more on offense.

 

[turnit643]

Mike, anyone else,

In a league where the actual number of returns are counted, Fitzgerald's onside kick recovery has raised a question. He didn't try to advance the ball (according to the NFL.com play-by-play) and it was not included in the boxscore or in any of the stats on NFL.com as a "return".

Do these recoveries typically count as "returns"?



3-J.Reed kicks onside 16 yards from PIT 30 to PIT 46. 11-L.Fitzgerald (didn't try to advance) to PIT 46 for no gain (38-C.Davis). PENALTY on PIT-94-L.Timmons, Offside on Free Kick, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 46.

 

[Mike Herman]

Mike, anyone else,

In a league where the actual number of returns are counted, Fitzgerald's onside kick recovery has raised a question. He didn't try to advance the ball (according to the NFL.com play-by-play) and it was not included in the boxscore or in any of the stats on NFL.com as a "return".

Do these recoveries typically count as "returns"?



3-J.Reed kicks onside 16 yards from PIT 30 to PIT 46. 11-L.Fitzgerald (didn't try to advance) to PIT 46 for no gain (38-C.Davis). PENALTY on PIT-94-L.Timmons, Offside on Free Kick, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 46.

I'd consider it a return. Sportsline has Fitzgerald credited for one kickoff return for zero yards.

 

[AB in DC]

Makes sense to me. It's not like it's a fair catch/touchback.

I wonder how it would be scored if there was a lateral or handoff on a kick return -- would both players get credit for a kick return, or is this like a lateral on a pass play where the second player can get 0 receptions for 10 yards?

 

[Eviloutsider]

Looks like Mathis is out for the year and Wynn is in. Also, Blackmon for GB is out for the year as well so I guess expect T. Williams to continue wo run back kicks (we'll see what happens when Koren Robinson gets back).

Any other new returners out there?

 

[jerseydevil20]

Burleson is gold this week. Will play at WR and Holmgren said yesterday that he is KR/PR. (see news)

 

[Aaronl5]

I thought Burleson was only PR so KR also is a huge boost.

 

[mektarus]

Anyone know if Lance Moore if going to be the primary KR/PR guy today or if Stecker is going to get in on the act as well?

 

[Grandville]

Does anyone have any insight on these players?:

Lance Moore: Is getting more involved with the offence and didn't do KR last week. Will this continue?

Steve Breaston: Did all the KR/PR two weeks ago but this past week only got 2 of the 6 KR opportunities. JJ Arrington did the other 4. I don't get to watch the games so I don't know if Breaston is the primary returner or if him and JJ are equal. Breaston had a much better average on his returns. Any info would be helpful.

Troy Walters: Got all the KR last week. Has anyone heard that this will continue after the bye week. I haven't found any info on this but he would be a great scorer with all the points that Detroit should give up the rest of the year.

Thanks!

 

[Aaronl5]

Does anyone have any insight on these players?:Lance Moore: Is getting more involved with the offence and didn't do KR last week. Will this continue?Steve Breaston: Did all the KR/PR two weeks ago but this past week only got 2 of the 6 KR opportunities. JJ Arrington did the other 4. I don't get to watch the games so I don't know if Breaston is the primary returner or if him and JJ are equal. Breaston had a much better average on his returns. Any info would be helpful.Troy Walters: Got all the KR last week. Has anyone heard that this will continue after the bye week. I haven't found any info on this but he would be a great scorer with all the points that Detroit should give up the rest of the year.Thanks!

In AZ JJ is primary KR. Breaston is primary PR.In Detroit Calhoun was the primary KR but he got a knee injury in week 4 went on IR. Walters filled in for week 5 but the lions signed aveion cason and it looks like he may become the primary KR with Walters the PR. Not sure about Moore. If Stecker is pulled from KR i think they would stick with Pierre Thomas as primary KR with Moore out there some.

 

[Jayrod]

While we know that Ted Ginn Jr. has already been established as the primary returner for Miami.....

this KFFL report makes him even more relevant for those of us who get return points for position players:

Dolphins | Ginn works as No. 3 WR Wednesday

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:55:19 -0700

Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins WR Ted Ginn Jr. worked as the team's No. 3 wide receiver during practice Wednesday, Oct. 10.

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