Why Cartwright over ARE?

[RobH4413]

It has alot to do with coaching philosophy. I can see why Gibbs likes Rock....

• 1) He doesn't fumble kickoffs. (I can't find any stats, so correct me if I'm wrong)

• 2) He's consistent (I think he's right along the middle of the pack in return yard average)

• 3) He's expendable.

I'm sure Saunders doesn't want his gadget guy lost on a kickoff. ARE can do a lot of damage on offense with his versatility, and I'm sure he'll be used for PR.

Rock is a mediocre kick returner who's completely expendable. Why risk your #2 WR when you've got Rock... it just doesn't seem like it would make any sense.

To cap it off, Rock is a better kick returner anyways. (Keep in mind, punt returns and kick returns are two totally different things)

Antwaan Randel El - 22.3 yds / return
Rock Cartwright - 22.7 yds / return