Randle El will still be our primary punt returner

skinsnut · 08-02-2009, 02:07 PM

What do you think of this?
I thought we'd finally consider moving to a new punt returner.
Especially with the amount of speed we now have on the team.

REDSKINS NOTES: Defense dominates full-pads workout - Washington Times

Despite a 6.5-yard average and a league-high 21 fair catches, Antwaan Randle El will remain the regular punt returner.

"[Randle El] is going to be the guy, but you might see a little more by committee," special teams coach Danny Smith said. "Who that committee is going to be, let's see how the roster comes out. There are a lot of guys in the mix. My job in the preseason is to see if one of those guys can do it."

Santana Moss returned six punts last year (including an 80-yard touchdown), and DeAngelo Hall has campaigned to be involved. A greater mix of Moss and Hall is a possibility.

GMScud · 08-02-2009, 02:15 PM

I think we are seeing a change. Smith hints at waiting to "see how the roster comes out." I take that as meaning we'll see what happens with Alridge and Dorsey. Plus it mentions Hall and Moss being more involved.

We're only 3 days into camp, so basically all he's saying is ARE is the incumbent. Sounds to me like he's pretty open to that changing. That's a good thing.

NYCskinfan82 · 08-02-2009, 02:17 PM

You figure if one of the 2nd yr WR step up that will mean ARL should be well rested. Hopefully his #'s will go up. I was hopeing they would find someone else to do it.

Lotus · 08-02-2009, 02:18 PM

If Devin wins the #2 receiver position so that ARE moves to the slot, ARE will not be on the field as much. This could help him to become a better punt returner.

wolfeskins · 08-02-2009, 02:40 PM

well at least he does'nt fumble the ball.

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-02-2009, 02:50 PM

I'd be filled with rage if this happens. Our D is going to be too damn good to have it screwed up by a punt returner who gets no extra yards.

Redskin Warrior · 08-02-2009, 02:59 PM

i would rather have someone else better than ARE but not Moss or Hall either b/c i feel that will put them in situations to cause more injury and we really need them on the field

skinsfan_nn · 08-02-2009, 03:11 PM

I don't think this will stick, camp just started. We will see a change in our PR specialist (as ARE has not been very effective at that role).

ARE will find a good home as our #3 slot receiver. I look for Devin and Malcolm both to step up.

skinsfaninok · 08-02-2009, 03:39 PM

Devin should be our 2 WR and to be honest I think he could become the 1 through out the season!! So ARE should be fine at PR.

DynamiteRave · 08-02-2009, 04:05 PM

There has to be at least 1 person on this team who can earn more YPC on punts than ARE. His good old days as a PR specialist are long gone.

I mean my great great old blind granny could do-se-do and then fall to the ground in a heap. And she's not getting paid millions to do it.

Lotus · 08-02-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

There has to be at least 1 person on this team who can earn more YPC on punts than ARE. His good old days as a PR specialist are long gone.

I mean my great great old blind granny could do-se-do and then fall to the ground in a heap. And she's not getting paid millions to do it.

She's not getting paid millions because she doesn't do it with the style that ARE does.

dan_snyder69 · 08-02-2009, 04:43 PM

haha yea he sure does look graceful when he collapses immediately upon catching the punt 80% of the time

DBUCHANON101 · 08-02-2009, 04:46 PM

Gonna be a long yr on special teams fellas.

SmootSmack · 08-02-2009, 07:36 PM

If we had the roster space, I think Hagans would make a good punt returner

53Fan · 08-02-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If we had the roster space, I think Hagans would make a good punt returner

Going by what I've read, Hagans is making a strong push for the fifth receiver position. Maybe he'll make the team. Zorn has singled him out for praise.

08-02-2009, 02:07 PM	#1
skinsnut Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,900	Randle El will still be our primary punt returner What do you think of this? I thought we'd finally consider moving to a new punt returner. Especially with the amount of speed we now have on the team. REDSKINS NOTES: Defense dominates full-pads workout - Washington Times Despite a 6.5-yard average and a league-high 21 fair catches, Antwaan Randle El will remain the regular punt returner. "[Randle El] is going to be the guy, but you might see a little more by committee," special teams coach Danny Smith said. "Who that committee is going to be, let's see how the roster comes out. There are a lot of guys in the mix. My job in the preseason is to see if one of those guys can do it." Santana Moss returned six punts last year (including an 80-yard touchdown), and DeAngelo Hall has campaigned to be involved. A greater mix of Moss and Hall is a possibility. __________________ I hate Dallas...Period

08-02-2009, 02:18 PM	#4
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Randle El will still be our primary punt returner If Devin wins the #2 receiver position so that ARE moves to the slot, ARE will not be on the field as much. This could help him to become a better punt returner. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny Last edited by Lotus; 08-02-2009 at 04:24 PM.

08-02-2009, 02:40 PM	#5
wolfeskins The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: chesapeake,va. Posts: 2,160	Re: Randle El will still be our primary punt returner well at least he does'nt fumble the ball. __________________ Hail to Allen/Shanahan .... bring in some baby hogs and load up on diesel fuel !!! (budw38)

08-02-2009, 02:50 PM	#6
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Randle El will still be our primary punt returner I'd be filled with rage if this happens. Our D is going to be too damn good to have it screwed up by a punt returner who gets no extra yards. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

08-02-2009, 03:11 PM	#8
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Randle El will still be our primary punt returner I don't think this will stick, camp just started. We will see a change in our PR specialist (as ARE has not been very effective at that role). ARE will find a good home as our #3 slot receiver. I look for Devin and Malcolm both to step up. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

08-02-2009, 02:15 PM	#2
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Randle El will still be our primary punt returner I think we are seeing a change. Smith hints at waiting to "see how the roster comes out." I take that as meaning we'll see what happens with Alridge and Dorsey. Plus it mentions Hall and Moss being more involved. We're only 3 days into camp, so basically all he's saying is ARE is the incumbent. Sounds to me like he's pretty open to that changing. That's a good thing. __________________ Tardy

08-02-2009, 02:17 PM	#3
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 55 Posts: 3,803	Re: Randle El will still be our primary punt returner You figure if one of the 2nd yr WR step up that will mean ARL should be well rested. Hopefully his #'s will go up. I was hopeing they would find someone else to do it.

08-02-2009, 03:39 PM	#9
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,155	Re: Randle El will still be our primary punt returner Devin should be our 2 WR and to be honest I think he could become the 1 through out the season!! So ARE should be fine at PR. __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

08-02-2009, 04:05 PM	#10
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 38 Posts: 16,867	Re: Randle El will still be our primary punt returner There has to be at least 1 person on this team who can earn more YPC on punts than ARE. His good old days as a PR specialist are long gone. I mean my great great old blind granny could do-se-do and then fall to the ground in a heap. And she's not getting paid millions to do it. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

08-02-2009, 04:43 PM	#12
dan_snyder69 Camp Scrub Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: maryland & south carolina Posts: 92	Re: Randle El will still be our primary punt returner haha yea he sure does look graceful when he collapses immediately upon catching the punt 80% of the time __________________ Moving to the South only has one drawback: No FedEx Field!

08-02-2009, 04:46 PM	#13
DBUCHANON101 The Starter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,373	Re: Randle El will still be our primary punt returner Gonna be a long yr on special teams fellas. __________________ But there's booze in the blender. And soon it will render. That frozen concoction that helps me hang on.

08-02-2009, 07:36 PM	#14
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Randle El will still be our primary punt returner If we had the roster space, I think Hagans would make a good punt returner __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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