One of the owners in my league tried to trade him to me at work today and another owner told me that he did have return stats in the game but it was for 22yrds so obviously a muffed kick or something. I wouldn't do the trade without doing the homework but figured you guys would know. thanks for the help.
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Punt and Kickoff Returners 2009 (1 Viewer)
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
If he isn't ready to go because of the concussion he suffered v. Detroit, Quincy Butler probably handles Punt Returns.Kickoff Returns seems less clear to me; Donnie Avery, Kenneth Darby or Samkon Gado are the prime candidates.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
According to this websites returner guys article he is expected to return. But my question is just because he is back does he go right back to returning or does Stroughter continue to return. I am hoping I can find out because Cribbs being off this week I need a good returner to replace him for bye. If I find anything out I will post it and please do the same.
I live in Indy and as far as I know the returner is still Rushing and Simpson
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Anyone know why Jaimie Silva returned all 6 punts last weekend v. the 49ers?
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Stroughter has an emerging role in the offense; the last few weeks he has become one of Josh Johnson's favorite targets.Clifton made the pro bowl off a 9 game rookie year (2 return TDs, 2nd in PR avg and 5th in KR avg). His role in the offense? 11 carries in 15 career games, including 3 this year. He also has 6 receptions (2 in 2009).
Based on the increased role Sammie has carved out in the offense, and Smith's miniscule contribution when the Bucs have the ball, I would be quite suprised if the Pro Bowler isn't taking all the kicks v. GB.
Then again, just back through this thread, and you'll see I get it totally wrong sometimes.
I remember reading somewhere not sure if it was a paper or what but he returned as a precautionary move to give rushing a. Break or something like that. I will try to find it and post it here in a bit.
Ok if u look at the returner guys article from this website its says they didn't use rushing because it was a better idea not to. But it doesn't say show will continue to be the returner. If I see any info this week I will report it.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Mike Herman
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SD Phootballers
Footballguy
Will Felix Jones be returning kickoffs this weekend?
Green to split returns
Posted: 13 hrs 55 mins ago. | Source (fanball.com) (RB - gb)
According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette, Ahman Green will split his kickoff return duties this week.
Our View: Green's already very limited fantasy value now takes another hit. He managed just 20 yards on 7 returns last week in his returnman debut, and the 32-year-old will now split opportunities with Brandon Jackson and Tramon Williams. Steer clear of Green in all fantasy formats. Source (fantasysp.com)
Posted: 13 hrs 55 mins ago. | Source (fanball.com) (RB - gb)
According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette, Ahman Green will split his kickoff return duties this week.
Our View: Green's already very limited fantasy value now takes another hit. He managed just 20 yards on 7 returns last week in his returnman debut, and the 32-year-old will now split opportunities with Brandon Jackson and Tramon Williams. Steer clear of Green in all fantasy formats. Source (fantasysp.com)
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Haley's power tripping this year has made it difficult to predict what will happen week to week, but I suspect Dantrell Savage will handle KRs. I am assuming Kolby Smith gets activated off the PUP to the 53 man roster and gets on the plane today.
Pearman To Return Kicks; Davis Released
By Jonathan Hutton November 6, 2009
After a week of sharing the kick and punt return duties with wide receiver Chris Davis, running back Alvin Pearman has been given the green light for Sunday's game in San Francisco.
The Titans released Davis on Friday afternoon, just four days after re-signing the wideout. Offensive lineman Fernando Velasco was brought up from the practice squad to add depth to a group that has suffered injuries in recent days. Offensive tackle David Stewart went down with a hamstring injury on Thursday and lineman Mike Otto has not practiced this week because of a knee problem.
The Titans needed the extra depth on the line and decided to make room for Velasco by letting Davis go. That has left Pearman with an open door for the return duties this Sunday.
''I'm preparing as though I am the returner,'' Pearman said. ''When they do call on me I'll do a good job.''
Pearman was signed last week as the Titans prepared to take on Jacksonville, however was left inactive for the game. Safety Kevin Kaesviharn handled punt returns for the game but Pearman has taken many of the special team reps in preparation for the 49ers.
''I'm just thankful for another opportunity,'' Pearman said. ''I'll contribute and do a good job for this team.''
(per titansradio.com)
By Jonathan Hutton November 6, 2009
After a week of sharing the kick and punt return duties with wide receiver Chris Davis, running back Alvin Pearman has been given the green light for Sunday's game in San Francisco.
The Titans released Davis on Friday afternoon, just four days after re-signing the wideout. Offensive lineman Fernando Velasco was brought up from the practice squad to add depth to a group that has suffered injuries in recent days. Offensive tackle David Stewart went down with a hamstring injury on Thursday and lineman Mike Otto has not practiced this week because of a knee problem.
The Titans needed the extra depth on the line and decided to make room for Velasco by letting Davis go. That has left Pearman with an open door for the return duties this Sunday.
''I'm preparing as though I am the returner,'' Pearman said. ''When they do call on me I'll do a good job.''
Pearman was signed last week as the Titans prepared to take on Jacksonville, however was left inactive for the game. Safety Kevin Kaesviharn handled punt returns for the game but Pearman has taken many of the special team reps in preparation for the 49ers.
''I'm just thankful for another opportunity,'' Pearman said. ''I'll contribute and do a good job for this team.''
(per titansradio.com)
Anyone know if Smith is going to take over return duties again? Haven't seen anything except that he's expected to play.
Bucs CB Talib limited in practice; returner Smith full go
By IRA KAUFMAN | The Tampa Tribune
and ANWAR RICHARDSON | The Tampa Tribune
Published: November 4, 2009
Updated: 11/04/2009 04:11 pm
TAMPA - Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib's absence from the early part of practice Wednesday was injury related.
Talib was limited in practice because of an ankle injury, Coach Raheem Morris said.
Also limited was left guard Jeremy Zuttah, by a shoulder injury.
Neither player's status for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers is certain, but the injuries were not categorized as serious.
Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith does expect to play Sunday after missing the Oct. 25 game against the New England Patriots in London. Smith said Wednesday he owns a daily reminder of the vicious hit he suffered Oct. 18 that produced a concussion.
Smith experienced a concussion when Panthers safety Dante Wesley inflicted a violent blow while Smith was attempting to field a punt. The NFL suspended Wesley one game and Smith missed the following game against New England in London.
"I feel perfectly fine – I'm back to normal,'' said Smith, who is expected to play Sunday at home against Green Bay. "Nothing has been bothering me at all. I think it was the right decision to hold me out. I still had some headaches going on. I watch the video of the play all the time. There was a big picture in the paper the next day of me lying on the ground. I posted that up on my bedroom wall so I never forget it.''
Smith is averaging 8.8 yards per punt return and he has returned 17 kickoffs for a 27.9 average. He is hoping to spark the winless Bucs past the heavily favored Packers and prove he is fully recovered from a jarring collision with Wesley that prompted both sidelines to empty out on the field.
"Everybody blacks out once in a while playing this game,'' said Smith. "You feel just like Byron Leftwich said, you leave the Earth for a minute. It's definitely an experience that you never forget and you hope it never happens again. You've got to move forward from there and continue to play this game.''
By IRA KAUFMAN | The Tampa Tribune
and ANWAR RICHARDSON | The Tampa Tribune
Published: November 4, 2009
Updated: 11/04/2009 04:11 pm
TAMPA - Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib's absence from the early part of practice Wednesday was injury related.
Talib was limited in practice because of an ankle injury, Coach Raheem Morris said.
Also limited was left guard Jeremy Zuttah, by a shoulder injury.
Neither player's status for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers is certain, but the injuries were not categorized as serious.
Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith does expect to play Sunday after missing the Oct. 25 game against the New England Patriots in London. Smith said Wednesday he owns a daily reminder of the vicious hit he suffered Oct. 18 that produced a concussion.
Smith experienced a concussion when Panthers safety Dante Wesley inflicted a violent blow while Smith was attempting to field a punt. The NFL suspended Wesley one game and Smith missed the following game against New England in London.
"I feel perfectly fine – I'm back to normal,'' said Smith, who is expected to play Sunday at home against Green Bay. "Nothing has been bothering me at all. I think it was the right decision to hold me out. I still had some headaches going on. I watch the video of the play all the time. There was a big picture in the paper the next day of me lying on the ground. I posted that up on my bedroom wall so I never forget it.''
Smith is averaging 8.8 yards per punt return and he has returned 17 kickoffs for a 27.9 average. He is hoping to spark the winless Bucs past the heavily favored Packers and prove he is fully recovered from a jarring collision with Wesley that prompted both sidelines to empty out on the field.
"Everybody blacks out once in a while playing this game,'' said Smith. "You feel just like Byron Leftwich said, you leave the Earth for a minute. It's definitely an experience that you never forget and you hope it never happens again. You've got to move forward from there and continue to play this game.''
I am. Hope he works out.
I have to start him to fill in for Sjax's bye since all my other backups are on bye or were hurt earlier in the season and got replaced by people also on week 9 bye, lol. Assuming he does take all returns, he should have a decent day since I'm assuming Green Bay will score quite a bit on the Bucs.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
JAC Brian Witherspoon DB Inactive
Worhtless; rostering him this year is like walking with a 40 pound weight tethered to your ankle.
I'm in a league that gives points for return yardage. They score the same per yard as a running back running the ball or receiver catching the ball. I know, stupid rule, but I have to live with it. He didn't return kicks at all last week vs. the Steelers, but he is listed on their web site as the #1 kickoff and punt returner. Anyone from Denver able to shed any light? If not, I need to add Clifton Smith.
Grandville
Footballguy
Does anyone have any info on Johnny Knox from Chicago. I wasn't able to see the game Sunday but he only got 2 of the kick returns against Arizona and there were 7 opportunities. Is he still the deep return man for Chicago?
I believe he was a pretty good kick returner for the Seahawks before he was traded to Green Bay for Vinson, of course that was 10 years ago!
Not something I heard recently, but I seem to remember back when the Bears announced that Knox would be the primary KR that they said Danieal Manning would still get an occasional KR. I assume it is due to his success last year returning kicks - he led the league in average yards per KR, IIRC. Manning has returned a few kicks in other games this year, and I would guess that the team let Manning return a few against Arizona to see if he could spark something.I would expect Knox to still be the primary KR, with Manning taking a return occasionally.
Mike Herman
Footballguy
Eagles place Ellis Hobbs on IR
Scooby1974
Footballguy
I watched part of the game, Royal was in, but they kicked away from him and pinned him deep so he couldn't return them. He is healthy and able, I wouldn't dump him if I were you.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Another returner goes down...crazy year for injuries on ST.Quitin Demps would seem the logical choice based on his rookie year stats, but he's been in Reid's doghouse all year for boneheaded play.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Good call, I think I heard on the radio/t.v. it was his first pro KR and didn't bother checking the stats. He was decent in his 1st 2 years with the Seahawks, but his average was just that, average. Still, pretty odd seeing a 32 y.o. who nobody expected to play this year running them back. Of course, one reason for his signing was so he could become the Pack's all-time leading rusher, which he accomplished last weekend.Loose ends...
Danny Amendola has been cleared to resume playing after suffering a concussion in Week 8
Quintin Demps update - According to PhiladelphiaEagles.com, HC Andy Reid said a trio that includes second-year man Quintin Demps and rookies Jeremy Maclin and Macho Harris will work at kick returner. Demps right now has a sore ankle, the team site reported.
Alvin Pearman averaged 23.3 yards on four kickoffs returns and 10 yards on one punt return in his first action as a Titan, which drew praise from the HC: "I thought he made good decisions," Fisher said. "We need to get him some help. We need to do a better job of executing our blocks."
Clifton Smith garnered ST Player of the Week in his first game back thanks largely to his 83 yarder that setup a TD in the Bucs first win of the season
Brandon Tate has looked good on KRs for the Pats, but missed the 2nd half last week after injuring his knee; he skipped practice today
Brian Witherspoon practiced today and is not listed on the injury report; after last week - when he practiced Friday and then was inactive game day - I don't know what to think except he must be the odd man out right now
loose circuits
Footballguy
Mckinley returns kicks, Royal returns punts from what I've seen
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Not much is known at this point:Knobs said:
Tramon Williams is the best healthy returner, but since he plays a lot of nickel packages they prefer to only use him on punt returns. That is why Green returning kickoffs for the first time in 10 years. Since Jordy averages 29.3 v. 20.5 from all other returners, it would seem logical he'll get his ST job back ASAP. The local papers and sports talk radio have been killing 1st year ST coach Shawn Slocum, not only for the lack of production, but inept coverage as well.I have no idea how WR3 will play out between JJ and Nelson, but Jones has come up with some sporadic big plays over the last 3 weeks.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Felix Jones-RB- Cowboys Nov. 12 - 4:37 pm et The Cowboys are "strongly considering" replacing Felix Jones on kickoff returns with rookie WR Kevin Ogletree.Ogletree is splitting time with Jones in practice, though no change has been announced. With 4.36 speed, Ogletree has the speed to be a quality returner. A change would render Jones unstartable in return-yardage leagues.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Manning took the opening kickoff Thursday.
Grandville
Footballguy
Manning took the first two kickoffs. Then Knox got the third which he muffed and picked up and ran for 12 yards. Looks like I can't start him anymore until something changes.
