Training camp 2011 thread

[SmootSmack]

Banks isn't expected to play on Friday, so a chance for someone else at the bottom of the WR chart to step up

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Banks isn't expected to play on Friday, so a chance for someone else at the bottom of the WR chart to step up

We can sample other returners not named Aldrick Robinson, who should never be allowed to field a punt again.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by Lotus

We can sample other returners not named Aldrick Robinson, who should never be allowed to field a punt again.

I'm pretty sure I heard on CSN that Friday was the first time he had ever fielded a punt in a game. That said, I hope the experiment is short lived.

[Chico23231]

Id like to see Austin or Paul returning ko and punts.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Id like to see Austin or Paul returning ko and punts.

I'd like to see Austin get more reps on offense. He looked pretty good out there.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Id like to see Austin or Paul returning ko and punts.

Pretty sure Austin will be the #1 returner for Friday

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Id like to see Austin or Paul returning ko and punts.

Personally, I don't like the new rule governing KO's. The rule change is going to be devastating for teams with good return men. I understand the league's purpose for the change, but for teams like us with a good return man the rule change is a downer.

Belichick says NFL wants to eliminate kickoffs; NFL disagrees - The Early Lead - The Washington Post

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Personally, I don't like the new rule governing KO's. The rule change is going to be devastating for teams with good return men. I understand the league's purpose for the change, but for teams like us with a good return man the rule change is a downer.

Belichick says NFL wants to eliminate kickoffs; NFL disagrees - The Early Lead - The Washington Post

And offenses which can sustain drives are more at a premium than ever. The 80 yard drive is now king.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Lotus

And offenses which can sustain drives are more at a premium than ever. The 80 yard drive is now king.

You're right!...and while it's not my intention to h/j this thread with this particular comment, I feel the new rule strips the game of one of it's most exciting elements, the KO return. This topic itself should be thread worthy.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

You're right!...and while it's not my intention to h/j this thread with this particular comment, I feel the new rule strips the game of one of it's most exciting elements, the KO return. This topic itself should be thread worthy.

KO line was the 35 prior to 94 when they moved it to 30 to try to increase scoring.

Ever think about how arbitrary these lines are? Why is a touchback to the 20? What if field position started at the goal line, e.g. kickoffs were from there?

[NYCskinfan82]

You've got to try AR again could be first game jitters or the NFL is just to BIG for him we need to find out. IMO.

[REDSKINZ-RIDEORDIE]

Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

You've got to try AR again could be first game jitters or the NFL is just to BIG for him we need to find out. IMO.

Totally agree, I need to see him at least return the ball a couple of times before I can form an opinion....

[MTK]

Remember BB coughed up a couple last preseason too.

[Lotus]

But AR was not just bad, he was really bad, and made some very poor decisions. He was as off as a Shayne Graham field goal attempt.

I say give Austin a chance.

[SmootSmack]

I hope Beck gets to play the whole first half. I'm really curious to see how he does for an entire half.