Punt and Kickoff Returners 2010 (1 Viewer)

[Glaven]

Probably one of Hester's most boring return TDs in all honesty.

 

[bulger2holt]

Probably one of Hester's most boring return TDs in all honesty.

Yeah, what's more boring than running one back against your arch rival on MNF to stay undefeated ?

 

[smackdaddies]

Probably one of Hester's most boring return TDs in all honesty.

It's not like he was running it back against a professional football team

 

[cvnpoka]

after he got got by the punter on the first one, this was really redeeming.

 

[videoguy505]

Did they stop using him on kick returns for a long time or something?

 

[WiDDoW_MaKeR]

He almost had 2 tonight.

 

[glong989]

Did they stop using him on kick returns for a long time or something?

People stopped kicking to him. Obviously they had very good reasons..

 

[Glaven]

Probably one of Hester's most boring return TDs in all honesty.

Yeah, what's more boring than running one back against your arch rival on MNF to stay undefeated ?

Sure the context was great. But the actual play itself wasn't all that special relative to other punt return TDs (including other Hester return TDs).

 

[Mikey16x]

I thought that the punters tackle on Hester was more impressive then the next run back, honestly. It was a pretty good, physical tackle for a punter..

 

[BRONG]

Block in the back.

 

[Widbil83]

Good times are back again.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

This will do more for Hester's confidence than anything else. He just needs to get that "swag" back.

 

[FallenHero32]

Did they stop using him on kick returns for a long time or something?

People stopped kicking to him. Obviously they had very good reasons..

That and he dances around like a fool alot back there. Notice on this one, and almost every single one PR prior where he scores, he makes 1, maybe 2 solid cuts at speed and he is gone.

 

[Widbil83]

Did they stop using him on kick returns for a long time or something?

People stopped kicking to him. Obviously they had very good reasons..

That and he dances around like a fool alot back there. Notice on this one, and almost every single one PR prior where he scores, he makes 1, maybe 2 solid cuts at speed and he is gone.

We have talked about this for a while. Tonight there was no dancing, just a step and a burst.

 

[basher]

wasn't his prettiest return but it was absolutely clutch.

 

[nzranger]

any idea who takes KR for DEN if Cox is out? Looks like Royal goes back to PR

 

[munygon2]

any idea who takes KR for DEN if Cox is out? Looks like Royal goes back to PR

I'm also looking for the answer on this because I have Royal in my lineup and we do get return yardage pts, so this could be huge. I noticed that when Cox fumbled the punt, they put Royal in, but I don't know if it's a permanent change.

 

[munygon2]

Update:

Royal replaces Cox as Broncos' punt returner

By Mike Klis

The Denver Post

Posted: 09/29/2010 02:03:11 PM MDT

Updated: 09/29/2010 02:07:56 PM MDT

Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal returns a punt against the Colts on Sunday. (Getty Images North America | Doug Pensinger)

Perrish Cox has muffed the punt-return job back to Eddie Royal.

Cox, a promising rookie whose first-quarter muff of Pat McAfee punt set up a short Indianapolis Colts's field goal on Sunday, will continue to return kickoffs.

But those more pressure-packed returns on punts — where the ball hangs seemingly forever while one or two defenders bear down at full speed — will most often be handled by the more experienced and sure-handed Royal.

"We don't like when we drop the ball on the ground, certainly nobody does," Broncos coach Josh McDaniels said today. "As a young player, you don't want to throw away every opportunity that we have as a returner (just) because he's made a mistake or two."

McDaniels had tried to spare Royal return duties because of Royals' heavy workload at receiver in the first two games. After Cox's muff in the Broncos' 27-13 loss to the Colts, Royal returned the next four punts, for an impressive 57 yards.

Royal's returns may have come at the expense of his receiving, though, as he had four catches for only 23 yards.

Meanwhile, right tackle Ryan Harris (left ankle) and cornerback Andre' Goodman (thigh) returned to practice Wednesday. Among those who did not practice where receiver Brandon Lloyd, safety Brian Dawkins, running back Knowshon Moreno and fullback Spencer Larsen.

Source: http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_16206904?source=rss

 

[Macdaddy_2004]

Brandon Tate is leading the league in return yards - do you forsee him getting 2000 return yards this year?

 

[shortbow]

Brandon Tate is leading the league in return yards - do you forsee him getting 2000 return yards this year?

If they play 16 divisional games this year he probably will.

 

[Power Monster]

I have been looking into the numbers. I am currently riding the STL ST unit. It is simple scoring- punts 1 pt ten yards- KO returns are 1 pt 25 yards. All return TDs are 6 points. A blocked punt is 1 point. A blocked FG is 3 points.

I see that Arizona ST is siting on the WW. The biggest part of this equation is AZ faces off against SD. The question here is- is the SD ST unit that bad that AZ can plausibly post up some serious numbers as SEA and KC did on SD? I take into consideration the amount of KO chances that a ST unit receives. IE SD offense will score a bunch so the KO "targets" will go up for AZ. STL will get chances as well based on a porous defensive unit.

 

[captbly]

Jordy Nelson? What do you think, does he lose his postion on Returns because of the 2 fumbles?

 

[Mike Herman]

Jordy Nelson? What do you think, does he lose his postion on Returns because of the 2 fumbles?

LINK...

McCarthy didn’t come out and say that Jordy Nelson would lose his job as the team’s kick returner, but it’s clear other options will be explored heading into Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Nelson lost two fumbles against the Lions, ruining what had been a good start to the season for the third-year player out of Kansas State. “We’ll look at that,” McCarthy said. “There’s accountability back there. You have to hold onto the ball. “I think Jordy’s done a good job the first three weeks. I think he’s doing a good job of recognizing what we’re trying to do from a return standpoint. I think we’re doing a much better job blocking on the return game. But there’s no excuses for having the ball on the ground twice. We’re not going to play like that.”

McCarthy mentioned three players — cornerbacks Tramon Williams and Pat Lee, and running back Dimitri Nance — as potential replacements if the staff decides to take Nelson off kickoffs. “We’re going to spend a little more time this week, particularly with our specialists throughout our special teams,” McCarthy said. “We have to do a better job handling the football.”

 

[Mike Herman]

Colts placed RB/KR Devin Moore on IR

 

[yashi]

Curious about Brandon Tate's role in the return game after the Randy Moss trade.

 

[Macdaddy_2004]

Curious about Brandon Tate's role in the return game after the Randy Moss trade.

He's been electric thus far - I can't really see them taking him off of returns.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

x 2

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

has Demaryius Thomas taken over as the permanent kick returner for DEN?

 

[Mike Herman]

SAN FRANCISCO

Offensive coordinator Mike Johnson said WR Ted Ginn was “not totally healthy yet” and would likely share snaps with Dominique Zeigler at No. 3 wide receiver against the visiting Eagles on Sunday night. Ginn has missed the past three games with a sprained MCL. Punt returner/kickoff returner Kyle Williams has a sprained right middle finger, an injury he suffered after catching a punt awkwardly Wednesday. Williams' finger was in a splint Thursday and he missed practice. Ginn would likely handle return duties if Williams can't play.

link

 

[Tin Man]

has Demaryius Thomas taken over as the permanent kick returner for DEN?

Any news on this? I have not been able to find any info.

 

[Tin Man]

has Demaryius Thomas taken over as the permanent kick returner for DEN?

Any news on this? I have not been able to find any info.

Denver's website reports:"Thomas, who has 11 catches for 149 yards and a touchdown this season, said special teams coordinator Mike Priefer came to him last week and asked if he’d be ready to handle return duties. The receiver told him he’d be happy to get on the field any way possible.""McDaniels said Thomas also will see time against the Ravens on the kickoff and punt return team as well."

 

[Mike Herman]

GREEN BAY

The Green Bay Packers are not throwing the baby out with the bath water. After their kickoff return unit performed well in the three season-opening games, coach Mike McCarthy has decided to stick with Jordy Nelson as his returner despite last week’s two turnovers. Among players with eight kickoff returns — two per game — Nelson ranks 14th with a 24.3-yard average per runback. He’s tied for fifth with 11 returns of 20-plus yards. “We have things to build on,” Nelson said. “I think that’s maybe one reason why I’m still back there. The guys up front have been doing a great job. I just need to continue to do what I was doing and not put the ball on the ground and keep putting our offense in a good situation, out at the 3

LINK

INDIANAPOLIS

Caldwell hopes for more of the same from his return man Sunday. He declined to name Kenny Moore or Justin Tryon, who returned three kicks for a 25.9-yard average after Devin Moore was hurt at Jacksonville, but the return men had little doubt. "I think it's Kenny's job," Tryon said. "I've never come into it being 'the guy,' " said Kenny Moore, who hopes also to relieve cornerback Jerraud Powers of punt return duties. "It was always, like, just jumping in, so to have a chance to come in and know that I'm going to be the guy and being comfortable and the confidence is there, that says a lot."

LINKOAKLAND

The Oakland Raiders should have a new punt returner Sunday. Nick Miller, who was the darling of the Raiders’ 2009 training camp, will be responsible for fielding Mike Scifres’ punts. Sunday marks his semi-official NFL debut as he dressed in Week 2 against the Rams last season, but did not play. As it turns out, Miller was suffering from a broken shin bone that would eventually land him on IR. Now, he’s the healthy one while his teammates are sidelined. “Because of our injury situation, he’s going to have to help us in some teams and things like that,” Raiders head coach Tom Cable said, per Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune. “He’s a very energetic guy, naturally, so he’ll bring some energy to the game, that’s for sure,’’ Cable said. “He wants to get out there and go.’’ Johnnie Lee Higgins could also see time field punts.

LINK

 

[captbly]

GREEN BAY

The Green Bay Packers are not throwing the baby out with the bath water. After their kickoff return unit performed well in the three season-opening games, coach Mike McCarthy has decided to stick with Jordy Nelson as his returner despite last week’s two turnovers. Among players with eight kickoff returns — two per game — Nelson ranks 14th with a 24.3-yard average per runback. He’s tied for fifth with 11 returns of 20-plus yards. “We have things to build on,” Nelson said. “I think that’s maybe one reason why I’m still back there. The guys up front have been doing a great job. I just need to continue to do what I was doing and not put the ball on the ground and keep putting our offense in a good situation, out at the 3

LINK

 

[WOW6616]

Coach Tomlin considering using Emanuel Sanders as Kick and Punt returner for week 6.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10286/1094714-66.stm

 

[Soxwhat]

I had big hopes for Javier Arenas in the return game. I didn't get to see any of the Colts game, but saw McCluster fielded all of the KO's. Is Arenas still getting opportunities or is it all McCluster here on out?

 

[SydNap]

Just curious if anyone else here is attempting to project kick return yards from week to week? I have a spreadsheet with 12 different stats, and I've had mixed success. I can seem to identify statistically those that will "go off" and those that will be total duds for a particular week, but the middle group (which is 80% of returners) doesn't seem to have any correlation to my stat selections. Anyone care to discuss (privately even) what stats they find most correlate to return projections?

 

[Mike Herman]

Raiders' Nick Miller gets his opportunity LINK

The little Titan that could: Marc Mariani LINK

 

[the spanker]

has Demaryius Thomas taken over as the permanent kick returner for DEN?

Any news on this? I have not been able to find any info.

Denver's website reports:"Thomas, who has 11 catches for 149 yards and a touchdown this season, said special teams coordinator Mike Priefer came to him last week and asked if he’d be ready to handle return duties. The receiver told him he’d be happy to get on the field any way possible.""McDaniels said Thomas also will see time against the Ravens on the kickoff and punt return team as well."

Huh? The Huddle reports:(TheHuddle) The Denver Broncos may use WR Eddie Royal as their primary kick and punt returner in Week 6, according to The Denver Post's Mike Klis. The Broncos took him out of the returner because they wanted him to be fresher in the offense.Analysis: Royal was already handling half of the return duties, sharing with CB Perrish Cox. Cox has made too many mistakes so Royal will take over entirely. It's not expected to interfere with his offensive snaps. If anything fantasy owners should welcome his extra 3-5 touches as more chances to score.Anyone have the real deal on this?

 

[the spanker]

Rotoworld is reporting the same info:

Eddie Royal could go back to his kickoff and/or punt return duties soon.

The Broncos had wanted to keep him from returning too many kicks in order to keep him fresh for his receiver duties, but coach Josh McDaniels says he's "not sure that we are going to have that luxury" after Perrish Cox's problems with drops and Demariyus Thomas' possible concussion. Those in return-yardage leagues, take note.

 

[H.Wiggen]

Who's going to return kicks for GB in week 6? It looks like Pat Lee returned two kicks in week 5--taking over for Nelson?

 

[shortbow]

Is Dez Bryant still returning punts since his handful of little injuries?

 

[munygon2]

Wow, even better news for Harvin owners in return leagues as long as he can stay healthy:

The Vikings intend to increase Percy Harvin's return duties, potentially adding punts to his responsibilities.

Harvin is already the Vikings' primary kick returner, and scored on the opening kickoff of the second half in Week 6. Adding punts would only increase his value in return-yardage leagues, and give him another way to find the end zone in standard settings. He's an every-week starter regardless of format.

Rotoworld

 

[Aaronl5]

Play your Returners against the Cowboys. They have one of the worst kick coverages in the league. And about five times this season their kicker has had to tackle the returner.

 

[llanoff]

Anyone know why Arenas got so much more return yardage action in the Houston game? Has KC made a decision to cut back on McCluster's role in that area? Makes a big difference in return yardage leagues.

 

[Macdaddy_2004]

I'd like some input on this as well - I was counting on some KR yards from McCluster going forward but if they are just flipping the coin every week than I can't see how I can roll with him.

 

[mental]

I'd like some input on this as well - I was counting on some KR yards from McCluster going forward but if they are just flipping the coin every week than I can't see how I can roll with him.

I have no insider info here, but from where I sit it looks like Arenas is the primary KR when healthy. He hurt his ankle 3-4 weeks (?) ago, and McCluster was the primary option while he got back to 100%.KC's decision-making on this appears to be more than just a "coin flip": When Arenas is healthy, he's generally regarded as the better KR, so watch his injury status for more insight on McCluster's role.

 

[llanoff]

I'd like some input on this as well - I was counting on some KR yards from McCluster going forward but if they are just flipping the coin every week than I can't see how I can roll with him.

I have no insider info here, but from where I sit it looks like Arenas is the primary KR when healthy. He hurt his ankle 3-4 weeks (?) ago, and McCluster was the primary option while he got back to 100%.KC's decision-making on this appears to be more than just a "coin flip": When Arenas is healthy, he's generally regarded as the better KR, so watch his injury status for more insight on McCluster's role.

The stats and TD numbers don't bear this (that Arenas is the better returner) out 1/4 through the season, but Todd Haley's decisionmaking does seem to be divorced from reality (i.e., not giving Charles a bigger load). Hmmm. If this is accurate (and I have no reason not to believe that), big hit to McCluster's value in return yardage leagues.

 

[Mike Herman]

Colts waived Kenny Moore.

 

[Mike Herman]

Bucs Interested In Re-Signing Clifton Smith

link

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

Anyone know why Arenas got so much more return yardage action in the Houston game? Has KC made a decision to cut back on McCluster's role in that area? Makes a big difference in return yardage leagues.

according to some guy in the idp kr thread, they had mccluster and arenas on the field for kr's and arenas just happened to be the target.