Punt and Kickoff Returners 2010 (1 Viewer)

[DerbyDad]

There's a difference between covering kicks and returning kicks. I can't imaging the Browns would not use that weapon for returns, and it makes perfect sense not to have him cover returns.

I was thinking the same thing. Does anyone know if Cribbs was on the kick "cover" team last year as well as the kick "return" team. If he was then this may be what he is being taken off of and will still be doing the returns.

 

[munygon2]

He must have been on the coverage team as well last year:

"Mangini says Cribbs' role on kick and punt coverage units might be reduced depending on how much Cribbs is used as a wide receiver. Cribbs loves running down on punts and kicks. Then he gets a breather when the defense is on the field."

http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/0...s/nh2938851.txt

 

[Eph]

Cribbs just tweeted:

"@bennybenjamin77 I'm still doing both"

 

[zenzephyros]

Folks... you are making this Cribbs thing into something it is not. As a few alluded to, the guy not only returned kicks/punts, but he also ran down the field in defense of kicks/punts (called a gunner). They are simply relieving him of his "gunner" responsibilities. That is all.

 

[Vassal]

Brown's notebook article

During an appearance on Jim Rome’s national radio show Tuesday, Joshua Cribbs:

• Revealed that he won’t cover punts and kickoffs, a staple during his previous five years with the Browns. He said he is practicing with the second units.

• Said his “new motivation” is “to prove myself worthy of being a legit NFL wide receiver.”

• Endorsed quarterback Jake Delhomme, saying, “I didn’t know he is such a good quarterback. I just feel he is gonna take us to the next level.”

• Said “the package” that will feature him and Seneca Wallace will be “amazing.”

/sigh

 

[Hang 10]

Do you know the difference between cover and return?

 

[shnikies]

He's not covering kicks but he's still returning them.

 

[Limp Ditka]

 

[Vassal]

Doh!!!!!

That's what I get for skimming too fast. I feel sheepish.

/thread

 

[bakes]

Cowboy fans. Pfft.

I have him in a deep 16 team league. Glad to hear he's still returning - may make him worth a start or 3.

 

[Go deep]

Thats what i thought when i first read it. Since it made absolutley no sense, i reread it, and it all made sense.

 

[kutta]

The silver lining to this thread is that you could forward that article to the Cribbs owner in your league and try to make a trade...

 

[Otis]

I absolutely have them penciled in for a week 1 upset win. Book it.

 

[shortbow]

I absolutely have them penciled in for a week 1 upset win. Book it.

Upset against the Bucs? Im taking browns week 1 in my suicide pool because they are the favorite.

 

[Chaka]

I absolutely have them penciled in for a week 1 upset win. Book it.

Upset against the Bucs? Im taking browns week 1 in my suicide pool because they are the favorite.

Bucs are favored by 2.5-3 points at home.

 

[shortbow]

Folks... you are making this Cribbs thing into something it is not. As a few alluded to, the guy not only returned kicks/punts, but he also ran down the field in defense of kicks/punts (called a gunner). They are simply relieving him of his "gunner" responsibilities. That is all.

Yeah I apologize, I misheard him on Rome, it makes much more sense that he isnt covering returns anymore than not returning, im relieved. I only came here first because I figured if there was anything to find out this would be the place to do it.

 

[shortbow]

I absolutely have them penciled in for a week 1 upset win. Book it.

Upset against the Bucs? Im taking browns week 1 in my suicide pool because they are the favorite.

Bucs are favored by 2.5-3 points at home.

Thats cute lol.I thought the same thing when he was being interviewed on jim rome while I was at work, I half heard it and immediatelly posted on the Returners thread, good news though, he is still the returner for now.

 

[SWC]

I absolutely have them penciled in for a week 1 upset win. Book it.

Upset against the Bucs? Im taking browns week 1 in my suicide pool because they are the favorite.

Bucs are favored by 2.5-3 points at home.

That 2.5 - 3 points is what us in the know call the "Huggins Factor."

 

[grouse]

If the Browns ever committed to getting Cribbs 12-15 offensive touches per game, fantasy stardom wouldn't be far behind.

 

[abe froman]

I absolutely have them penciled in for a week 1 upset win. Book it.

Upset against the Bucs? Im taking browns week 1 in my suicide pool because they are the favorite.

Bucs are favored by 2.5-3 points at home.

If I were a betting man Id put the house on CLE this weekend.. as for the topic can we get the title changed already before us fans start setting shyt on fire..thx!

 

[Mike Herman]

SEATTLE THIS WEEK

Quick hits: Coach Pete Carroll's press conference

Justin Forsett will start at running back and serve as Seattle's punt returner.

Leon Washington will return kickoffs for Seattle.

LINKMINNESOTA THIS WEEK

Greg Camarillo, Asher Allen and Percy Harvin were other options the Vikings were considering to assume Reynaud’s former duties, but Vikings coach Brad Childress said Tuesday that Bernard Berrian will start Thursday night’s game as the punt returner. “He’s undervalued as a guy that catches the football pretty well,” Childress said. “He did it early in his career in Chicago and then he’s got the ability to make a guy miss, has the speed to be able to take it all the way. You’re looking at those guys. You don’t want guys that give you 10 yards through a 10-yard hole. If it happens to break, he’s got the ability to hurt you with his speed.” Berrian is one of the Vikings’ fastest straight-line players and has 21 punts for a 10.2-yard average return during his six NFL seasons. However, Berrian has never been the primary punt returner and the most punts he’s returned in a season was eight in 2005. He returned seven for the Vikings in 2008 and averaged 16.3 yards, including an 82-yard touchdown. With four healthy receivers on the active roster, the Vikings are taking a risk with Berrian setting up under punts, but he doesn’t seem concerned about the additional workload. “I’ve been doing that ever since I was a little (kid), so it’s always been that way. I almost kind of prefer it that way,” Berrian said.

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[Mike Herman]

INDIANAPOLIS

Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez expressed frustration Monday that he hadn't been given a clear shot to regain his starting position after missing last year with injury. Gonzalez is listed as the backup to Pierre Garcon on the current depth chart. Colts coach Jim Caldwell said Wednesday if there was a miscommunication, he was responsible. Nevertheless, uncertainty seems to be the word for Gonzalez, who isn't sure what to think about his other potential role as a punt returner. He's listed as the No.1 punt returner on the team's depth chart, and has worked out at the position in practice. Asked to name the last time, he returned a punt, Gonzalez said. “Never.” He paused and said it might have been a little more recent, but not by much. “In college, I feel like I picked one or two up off the ground,” Gonzalez said. “In high school, I can recall one for sure. There were probably a few others. In the NFL, I haven't done it.”

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[Mike Herman]

WASHINGTON

Phillip Buchanon or Brandon Banks: who will return punts?

Veteran cornerback Phillip Buchanon has averaged 9.1 yards on punt returns in his career and scored three touchdowns. Rookie wide receiver Brandon Banks returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown during the preseason. So who will return punts Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys at FedEx Field? I don't know," Buchanon said with a smile. "You have to ask coach." When pressed by reporters, Buchanon seemed to indicate he would be the guy against the Cowboys. "I'm going to try to calm myself, try to deal with it and take what they give me," he said. "Not try to do too much; just take what they give me and run with it." Banks, who experienced ball security problems during the preseason, has taken reps in practice returning punts and kickoffs. "I just want to go out there and get a game under my belt and get used to the way the NFL works. And hopefully contribute," he said.

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[captbly]

Does DeSean Jackson lose value if he is not the returner?I say yes! Discuss!

Absolutly

whaaaaa, why would they take him off?

WR DeSean Jackson is expected to handle the punt return duties Sunday against the Packers. Jackson led the league in punt return average last season. But the Eagles have given some thought to having someone else do it for fear of having their best receiver get hurt.

 

[captbly]

RB C.J. Spiller, who will start at running back Sunday against Miami, is also listed first on the depth chart at kick return. However, coach Chan Gailey said he has many options and would make a decision on who gets the role as each game approaches. Spiller, fellow rookie Donald Jones, Marshawn Lynch, Fred Jackson and Leodis McKelvin are each listed at kickoff return. Roscoe Parrish is No. 1 at punt return and Spiller second.

(Yahoo! Sports)

 

[munygon2]

According to the CBS player news, it reads more like he will not be returning kicks:

http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfo...367/josh-cribbs

"Cribbs in receiver mode now: Browns WR Josh Cribbs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. A highly touted kick returner throughout much of his NFL career, Browns coach Eric Mangini has relieved him of his returning duties in order to allow him to focus more on his responsibilities as a receiver. However, he is expected to be behind Mohamed Massaquoi and Brian Robiskie in the pecking order going into the regular season."

"In fact, now that his biggest asset to Fantasy owners has been taken away, he is a player who should be on the waiver wire in most formats."

 

[Chaka]

According to the CBS player news, it reads more like he will not be returning kicks:

http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfo...367/josh-cribbs

"Cribbs in receiver mode now: Browns WR Josh Cribbs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. A highly touted kick returner throughout much of his NFL career, Browns coach Eric Mangini has relieved him of his returning duties in order to allow him to focus more on his responsibilities as a receiver. However, he is expected to be behind Mohamed Massaquoi and Brian Robiskie in the pecking order going into the regular season."

"In fact, now that his biggest asset to Fantasy owners has been taken away, he is a player who should be on the waiver wire in most formats."

Cribbs is listed as the starting KR & PR on ESPN, NFL.com & The Browns homepage.I would like to see where Mangini said Cribbs would not be returning kicks. The only information I have seen about this at all comes from Cribbs' appearance on Jim Rome's show

During an appearance on Jim Rome’s national radio show Tuesday, Joshua Cribbs:

• Revealed that he won’t cover punts and kickoffs, a staple during his previous five years with the Browns. He said he is practicing with the second units.

Seems to me the guy at CBS Fantasy either misread (or misheard) or extrapolated information based upon what was said. Either way nothing out of Cleveland indicates Cribbs won't be returning kicks.

 

[munygon2]

Yeah, I think CBS must have mis-read those reports from the other day and interpreted wrong.

 

[Mike Herman]

PHILADELPHIA

Packers At Eagles: Reid Hints That Jorrick Calvin Could Handle Returns

About 10 days ago Andy Reid announced that DeSean Jackson and Ellis Hobbs would be returning punts and kickoffs this season. Today, he says that might not be the case. He was first asked whether Jackson and Hobbs will be used as returners in the upcoming game,

"I'm debating on that right now, but we'll see how it goes here."

What exactly are the factors that go into making the decision?

"Well, I've got [CB Jorrick] Calvin. I've got Calvin here, so I've brought him in to kind of do that, help out there, so we'll just see."

Might Calvin be used on both kickoffs and punt returns?

"Yeah, he does both."

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[Mike Herman]

SAN FRANCISCO

Mike Singletary had a mild surprise for reporters today. He'd been non-committal about his punt returner during the week, but the expectation was that rookie Phillip Adams would get the job. Adams, after all, handled punts during the last two preseason games and he made his mark with an 83-yard return against the Raiders. Singletary, however, said he was leaning instead toward veteran Ted Ginn, who hasn't handled a punt since the first preseason game. Singletary had previously said that he preferred not to have Ginn return punts because he wanted him to concentrate on kick returns and on playing receiver. What made him change his mind? Ginn has returned 36 punts in regular-season games. Adams has returned none. (Note: Ginn had 24 returns in 2007, seven in 2008 and five last season). "... Coach Schottenheimer and I talked about it, his comfort level with Ginn," Singletary said. "He felt good about Adams, and could possibly still work out that way, but he felt the experience factor with Ginn made sense."

Ginn, meanwhile, said he had no problem handling punts against Seattle. "It's what I've been doing my whole life," he said. "It's been something I've been doing since I was a sophomore in high school." He also said he had no concerns about returning punts in noisy Qwest Field. "Once you're out there, it's hard to hear certain voices," he said. "It's all one big booblah." Booblah? How do you spell that? "Hey, I just say it. You guys write it."

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[nzranger]

Dated Sep 9th on Tennesean.com

Titans rookie Marc Mariani is listed first on the depth chart at punt returner and kick returner, which has him excited about the season opener.

"I don't even know what it will be like," Mariani said of fielding a first kickoff. "You try to envision it, but I don't think anything will compare to it. We'll see what happens. I just feel so blessed and fortunate to have this opportunity in front of me."

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[nzranger]

From the rookie returners this year who is more likely to land the job/stick at KR/PR?

Brandon Banks

Marc Mariani

Mardy Gilyard

Any homers out there from STL/TEN/WAS got any local insight on these guys?

 

[armyeric]

So is the general consesus on the Josh Cribbs info that it is false. And how many people are rolling with Cribbs this week. If he doesn't return chances of me winning this week is not good. What is everyone thinking on this.

 

[Chaka]

So is the general consesus on the Josh Cribbs info that it is false. And how many people are rolling with Cribbs this week. If he doesn't return chances of me winning this week is not good. What is everyone thinking on this.

The only info provided is what Cribbs said in an interview with Rome. He will not be covering kicks. That is all that was said. You have to make your own judgment from there.btw if Cribbs is the lynchpin for your team to have any hope of winning you better consider making some moves to shore up your depth.

 

[SmogDog]

btw if Cribbs is the lynchpin for your team to have any hope of winning you better consider making some moves to shore up your depth.

Chaka, in a return yardage leagues, Cribbs is potentially the #1 overall receiver.It's not crazy for him to be the lynch pin of someone's team.

 

[WOW6616]

btw if Cribbs is the lynchpin for your team to have any hope of winning you better consider making some moves to shore up your depth.

Chaka, in a return yardage leagues, Cribbs is potentially the #1 overall receiver.It's not crazy for him to be the lynch pin of someone's team.

True dat, true dat.

 

[WOW6616]

Has anyone heard anything further on Micheal Spurlock? I know he is supposed to be the primary returner come Sunday, does anyone know what his role on offense will be? The idiots over at Yahoo still have him projected for nothing.

 

[armyeric]

So is the general consesus on the Josh Cribbs info that it is false. And how many people are rolling with Cribbs this week. If he doesn't return chances of me winning this week is not good. What is everyone thinking on this.

The only info provided is what Cribbs said in an interview with Rome. He will not be covering kicks. That is all that was said. You have to make your own judgment from there.btw if Cribbs is the lynchpin for your team to have any hope of winning you better consider making some moves to shore up your depth.

Hey Chaka hes not the lynch pin of my team as I have Brees, peterson, benson Jamal Charles, Desean Jackson, Colsten and a few others. But when he gets you normally 20pts a week to lose that in a league like mine everyone else on your team has to perform perfect and given brees and peterson's lack luster start this week I need cribbs to pull it off. And as someone stated in a league with return yards he normally is the number one reciver are league gives 1pt for every 10yrds so big scores in returns.

 

[Chaka]

So is the general consesus on the Josh Cribbs info that it is false. And how many people are rolling with Cribbs this week. If he doesn't return chances of me winning this week is not good. What is everyone thinking on this.

The only info provided is what Cribbs said in an interview with Rome. He will not be covering kicks. That is all that was said. You have to make your own judgment from there.btw if Cribbs is the lynchpin for your team to have any hope of winning you better consider making some moves to shore up your depth.

Hey Chaka hes not the lynch pin of my team as I have Brees, peterson, benson Jamal Charles, Desean Jackson, Colsten and a few others. But when he gets you normally 20pts a week to lose that in a league like mine everyone else on your team has to perform perfect and given brees and peterson's lack luster start this week I need cribbs to pull it off. And as someone stated in a league with return yards he normally is the number one reciver are league gives 1pt for every 10yrds so big scores in returns.

I won't comment on what I think about any league scoring system that allows Cribbs to be the #1 WR overall.

 

[nzranger]

So is the general consesus on the Josh Cribbs info that it is false. And how many people are rolling with Cribbs this week. If he doesn't return chances of me winning this week is not good. What is everyone thinking on this.

The only info provided is what Cribbs said in an interview with Rome. He will not be covering kicks. That is all that was said. You have to make your own judgment from there.btw if Cribbs is the lynchpin for your team to have any hope of winning you better consider making some moves to shore up your depth.

Hey Chaka hes not the lynch pin of my team as I have Brees, peterson, benson Jamal Charles, Desean Jackson, Colsten and a few others. But when he gets you normally 20pts a week to lose that in a league like mine everyone else on your team has to perform perfect and given brees and peterson's lack luster start this week I need cribbs to pull it off. And as someone stated in a league with return yards he normally is the number one reciver are league gives 1pt for every 10yrds so big scores in returns.

I won't comment on what I think about any league scoring system that allows Cribbs to be the #1 WR overall.

and nor should you in the returners thread..

 

[armyeric]

So is the general consesus on the Josh Cribbs info that it is false. And how many people are rolling with Cribbs this week. If he doesn't return chances of me winning this week is not good. What is everyone thinking on this.

The only info provided is what Cribbs said in an interview with Rome. He will not be covering kicks. That is all that was said. You have to make your own judgment from there.btw if Cribbs is the lynchpin for your team to have any hope of winning you better consider making some moves to shore up your depth.

Hey Chaka hes not the lynch pin of my team as I have Brees, peterson, benson Jamal Charles, Desean Jackson, Colsten and a few others. But when he gets you normally 20pts a week to lose that in a league like mine everyone else on your team has to perform perfect and given brees and peterson's lack luster start this week I need cribbs to pull it off. And as someone stated in a league with return yards he normally is the number one reciver are league gives 1pt for every 10yrds so big scores in returns.

I won't comment on what I think about any league scoring system that allows Cribbs to be the #1 WR overall.

I know what you mean, I talked my league into allowing it last year and they absoulutly hate it, they will probably get rid of it next year. But to me it kinda makes the draft even such as somebody that gets a bad draft spot can still get good players the same as someone with a good draft pick. Now 1pt for 10 yrds is a bit excessive but they fell for it hook line and sinker.

 

[5 Digits]

From the rookie returners this year who is more likely to land the job/stick at KR/PR?Brandon BanksMarc MarianiMardy GilyardAny homers out there from STL/TEN/WAS got any local insight on these guys?

Brandon Banks won't be the KR and he's currently behind Phillip Buchanon for PR. The coaches don't trust his ball security issues right now.

 

[LBH]

any Steeler homers know if antonio brown will be active today

 

[Chaka]

So is the general consesus on the Josh Cribbs info that it is false. And how many people are rolling with Cribbs this week. If he doesn't return chances of me winning this week is not good. What is everyone thinking on this.

The only info provided is what Cribbs said in an interview with Rome. He will not be covering kicks. That is all that was said. You have to make your own judgment from there.btw if Cribbs is the lynchpin for your team to have any hope of winning you better consider making some moves to shore up your depth.

Hey Chaka hes not the lynch pin of my team as I have Brees, peterson, benson Jamal Charles, Desean Jackson, Colsten and a few others. But when he gets you normally 20pts a week to lose that in a league like mine everyone else on your team has to perform perfect and given brees and peterson's lack luster start this week I need cribbs to pull it off. And as someone stated in a league with return yards he normally is the number one reciver are league gives 1pt for every 10yrds so big scores in returns.

I won't comment on what I think about any league scoring system that allows Cribbs to be the #1 WR overall.

I know what you mean, I talked my league into allowing it last year and they absoulutly hate it, they will probably get rid of it next year. But to me it kinda makes the draft even such as somebody that gets a bad draft spot can still get good players the same as someone with a good draft pick. Now 1pt for 10 yrds is a bit excessive but they fell for it hook line and sinker.

I have no problem with giving points for return yards.

 

[nzranger]

From the rookie returners this year who is more likely to land the job/stick at KR/PR?Brandon BanksMarc MarianiMardy GilyardAny homers out there from STL/TEN/WAS got any local insight on these guys?

Brandon Banks won't be the KR and he's currently behind Phillip Buchanon for PR. The coaches don't trust his ball security issues right now.

5 Digits, appreciate the reply. Is the info you posted earlier from a local beat?

 

[5 Digits]

I have no problem with giving points for return yards.

I don't either, but only at 25 yards/point or less. 10 yards turns into FF:Special Teams Edition.

 

[5 Digits]

From the rookie returners this year who is more likely to land the job/stick at KR/PR?Brandon BanksMarc MarianiMardy GilyardAny homers out there from STL/TEN/WAS got any local insight on these guys?

Brandon Banks won't be the KR and he's currently behind Phillip Buchanon for PR. The coaches don't trust his ball security issues right now.

5 Digits, appreciate the reply. Is the info you posted earlier from a local beat?

Maybe. Sorry I don't know the source, it's well known in DC though. The experts were split about 50/50 whether Banks would even make the 53-man roster because he wasn't expected to start as either the KR or PR. I don't know much about those other guys but I wouldn't expect much fantasy relevance out of Banks this year until you hear news that says otherwise. I'd expect an occasional punt return and an occasional offensive play designed for his speed.

 

[Mike Herman]

NEW ENGLAND

Brandon Tate returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown against the Rams in the preseason, but yesterday he did it for real. The second-year pro picked up a bouncing squib kick, broke up the middle untouched and had to make only one move — cutting left to avoid kicker Mike Nugent. “I thought it (the squib kick) was going to mess up everybody,” Tate admitted. “I thought everybody was going to stop blocking and try to get back and get the ball, but everyone stayed to their assignment.”

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[The Jacket]

Arenas will be in the elite club very soon. 4 preseason games, a big return in every single one of 'em. Best returner in NCAA history. Lots of opportunities at KRs after teams score and kick.

If you're not watching this late MNF game, you're missing out. Arenas is a TREAT to watch.

 

[armyeric]

Arenas will be in the elite club very soon. 4 preseason games, a big return in every single one of 'em. Best returner in NCAA history. Lots of opportunities at KRs after teams score and kick.

If you're not watching this late MNF game, you're missing out. Arenas is a TREAT to watch.

I agree with you Arenas is going to be in the elite category before long, and Mccluster looks good to.