Brandon Banks

[ethat001]

Originally Posted by mooby

Even though he returned a punt for a touchdown tonight, I don't know if Mike Shanahan would be willing to use a whole roster spot for a guy who can only return punts.

Using up a whole roster spot or not -- I still think he's worth a chance. After Devin Thomas made the key block (which few announcers mentioned), Banks had 3-4 people to beat. If Randle El was running it, he would have just slipped and fallen down. If Rock Cartwright ran it, it would have been another 15-20 yards. But Banks did a quick juke to freeze one guy and then turned on the burners.. I'd love to see that speed on our team.

Austin also had a good return or two, but I think someone like Banks could be a game-changer. If we get 2-3 touchdowns from special teams this year, that could change those games for us. He just needs to make sure he doesn't drop the ball.. Guess we'll have to see how it goes for the next few games.

[diehard]

Originally Posted by ethat001

Using up a whole roster spot or not -- I still think he's worth a chance. After Devin Thomas made the key block (which few announcers mentioned), Banks had 3-4 people to beat. If Randle El was running it, he would have just slipped and fallen down. If Rock Cartwright ran it, it would have been another 15-20 yards. But Banks did a quick juke to freeze one guy and then turned on the burners.. I'd love to see that speed on our team.

Austin also had a good return or two, but I think someone like Banks could be a game-changer. If we get 2-3 touchdowns from special teams this year, that could change those games for us. He just needs to make sure he doesn't drop the ball.. Guess we'll have to see how it goes for the next few games.

I say yes. Teams do reserve 2 or 3 spots for special-teams only players. He can be used to stretch the field on offense too. Defenses would have to respect his 50% chance of catching a pass still.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by diehard

I say yes. Teams do reserve 2 or 3 spots for special-teams only players. He can be used to stretch the field on offense too. Defenses would have to respect his 50% chance of catching a pass still.

NOOOOOOOOO!!! Darth Vader reference aside I think it's safe to say that if Banks makes this team it should be used exclusively on special teams. Smith was right, when you use a returner on offense their productivity goes down. I've seen it with Hester, Hall, and our very own ARE.

Maybe the wildcat if they decide to use that formation but not much further then that. There's no shame in being a special teams only guy, just ask Brian Mitchell. Hopefully we would have enough playmakers on offense where we won't have to distract Banks from his future special team duites.