KellysHeroes
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what happened in Indy, Simpson got the KRs
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Punt and Kickoff Returners '08 (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Mike Herman
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Arrington is now a stud in return leagues. Downgrade Breaston.
The Noid
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Mon, Nov 24 TE Delanie Walker added kickoff return to his duties after Allen Rossum went down with an ankle sprain in the second quarter. Walker averaged 22.4 yards on five kickoff returns, including a 35-yarder. Walker played sparingly on offense and did not catch a pass. He was returning to the lineup after missing one game with a shoulder sprain.
Possible sneaky play at TE in return leagues if you're bare at TE and Rossum is going to miss significant time.
Possible sneaky play at TE in return leagues if you're bare at TE and Rossum is going to miss significant time.
I'm pretty sure Ginn will still have return duties. He is their return specialist after they found out how bad the other ones were in the first half of the season. He have said that he loves doing it and it gets him warmed up for the next offensive drive. With Camarillo out, Ginn's value just skyrocketed.
BobbyLayne
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Because they wanted Bradshaw fresh to play offense in the 4th.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Same thing happened in a game earlier this year, then Rossum recovered in time to play the next week. Any status updates?The Noid said:
barista
Footballguy
mmm... this could be good. Bump for any Rossum news.
Grandville
Footballguy
Per Rotoworld:49ers KR Allen Rossum (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 13.
Presumably, San Francisco will use Michael Robinson on kickoffs now. The 49ers are very unlikely to get a return touchdown against Buffalo on Sunday.
I don't know why they would say that Robinson would get the kickoffs now. Anyone have any other news on this. I did notice earlier in the week that Rotoworld got it wrong when they said Rossum left the game and Robinson replaced him when the official box scores has Delanie Walker as the replacement. Maybe they are just continuing with the wrong name.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Yeah, that's odd...both times Rossum had an in game injury, the put Walker back there. I would think Robinson would be more involved in the game plan than Walker, so not sure why they drew that conclusion.
Mike Herman
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AnonymousBob
Footballguy
So who is going to return kicks for SF?
Is Hixon gonna be returning kicks this weekend? He seemed pretty effective last weekend.
Thu, Nov 27 Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Allen Rossum (ankle) missed the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 27, and he is out for Week 13.
(KFFL)Wed, Nov 26 Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Allen Rossum (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 26. He will not play in the team's Week 13 game.
(KFFL)Wed, Nov 26 KR Allen Rossum (ankle) has already been ruled out of action for Sunday's game. Veteran Nate Clements will likely return punts, while Delanie Walker would take over on kickoff returns.
(KFFL)Wed, Nov 26 Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Allen Rossum (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 26. He will not play in the team's Week 13 game.
(KFFL)Wed, Nov 26 KR Allen Rossum (ankle) has already been ruled out of action for Sunday's game. Veteran Nate Clements will likely return punts, while Delanie Walker would take over on kickoff returns.
kerpow
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Justin Miller has been fielding all Kick Returns since his signing last month. Higgins is reduced to Punts.For anyone that has been watching any Bills games, perhaps you can comment on why McKelvin's return numbers have been reduced? Are teams kicking away from him?
I think the last game was just lack of opportunity (It was a 10-3 game, I think). The game before that it seemed like they were trying to kick away from him and kicking bouncers to the 20, rather than a deep kickoff into the end zone.
The Noid
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McKelvin has also been seeing more time on D with injuries to their secondary.
Grandville
Footballguy
Anyone have any info on A. Rossum coming back this week. With K. Winslow now out I would like to have another shot at using Delanie Walker in the KR role. He only had a couple chances last week with Buffalo only scoring 3 points. At least we know that Walker is doing the returns if Rossum is out again this week.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Started Miller the last 2 weeks, tonight was a great way to start the playoffs.
mozzy84
Footballguy
yea curious on him and thomas myself.
Return of the Sheep
Footballguy
Who takes over for pacman in Dallas? With NYG coming to town there could be a lot of returns...
Pierre will return more kicks
The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Pierre Thomas could potentially take over the full-time kick return duties, even though he has become a centerpiece of the offense. "I just think at this time of the year, it's not uncommon to see guys that are starters serving as a kick returner or a punt returner," coach Sean Payton said. "With our situation right now, I'm glad we have him. Obviously, returning that yesterday was significant."
Our View: This is good news if you own him and you play in a league that rewards return stats, but if you do not, this could mean less touches on offense. Regardless, it appears that Thomas is the No. 2 back behind Reggie Bush heading down the stretch.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Pierre Thomas could potentially take over the full-time kick return duties, even though he has become a centerpiece of the offense. "I just think at this time of the year, it's not uncommon to see guys that are starters serving as a kick returner or a punt returner," coach Sean Payton said. "With our situation right now, I'm glad we have him. Obviously, returning that yesterday was significant."
Our View: This is good news if you own him and you play in a league that rewards return stats, but if you do not, this could mean less touches on offense. Regardless, it appears that Thomas is the No. 2 back behind Reggie Bush heading down the stretch.
I hope this means they won't reduce his carries. He's now a must start in return yardage leagues.
Illegal Pants Downfield
Footballguy
Anyone know what happened to Derek Stanley (STL)?
Mon, Dec 15 St. Louis Rams WR Derek Stanley suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during the team's Week 15 game and is out for the rest of the season. He will need surgery and the rehab timeline is six to eight months.
(KFFL)Sun, Dec 14 CBSSports.com reports St. Louis Rams WR Derek Stanley (knee) suffered a knee injury during the team's Week 15 game. He will undergo an MRI Monday, Dec. 15.
(KFFL)Sun, Dec 14 WR/KR Derek Stanley suffered what might be a serious knee injury on a running play in the first quarter. Results of an MRI will be determined Monday.
(Yahoo! Sports)
(KFFL)Sun, Dec 14 CBSSports.com reports St. Louis Rams WR Derek Stanley (knee) suffered a knee injury during the team's Week 15 game. He will undergo an MRI Monday, Dec. 15.
(KFFL)Sun, Dec 14 WR/KR Derek Stanley suffered what might be a serious knee injury on a running play in the first quarter. Results of an MRI will be determined Monday.
(Yahoo! Sports)
Illegal Pants Downfield
Footballguy
Yow.
