The Importance of Randle El: Punt Returns

Big C · 11-06-2006, 12:30 AM

he is averaging 11.6 yards per return this year on punts. that is huge, it is changing field position for us big time. last year we averaged 6 ypr and the year before 7.9. say waht u will but he is worth the money we have paid, his ability to pass drew a huge pass interference today, and his punt returns have put us in much better position. he is a threat to take it home every return

Pocket$ $traight · 11-06-2006, 12:31 AM

He gives a totally different feel to our punt return team. I almost think that the punt returns alone were worth the 30 mill.

dmek25 · 11-06-2006, 07:07 AM

he is a playmaker. the skins need to get him more involved in the offense. that pass he threw must have went 60 yards in the air. and i love the enthusiasm

FRPLG · 11-06-2006, 09:23 AM

Our special teams this year have been great. Outside of our just average kicking game. Frost has been light yearas better than last year and in certain games has looked pro bowlesque and our return teams are phenominal. They are a big reason behind our 3 wins.

Hog1 · 11-06-2006, 09:28 AM

A feeling of anticipation has replaced the DREAD I felt last year while waiting for the return! He is a GREAT pickup

MTK · 11-06-2006, 09:32 AM

Another small but critical thing that has been great with him on punt returns is he knows when to field it and when to let it go.

Remember Brown on returns last year?

Every return was a potential nightmare, he was always fielding balls he shouldn't have.

TheMalcolmConnection · 11-06-2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

Our special teams this year have been great. Outside of our just average kicking game. Frost has been light yearas better than last year and in certain games has looked pro bowlesque and our return teams are phenominal. They are a big reason behind our 3 wins.

Speaking of special teams, Rocky is a freakin' BEAST on coverage.

atomicnixon · 11-06-2006, 09:40 AM

Randle El is a beast. It is such an improvement from Antonio Brown and his consistant fumbles. (Credit is due for his Arizona runback).

Redskins8588 · 11-06-2006, 09:50 AM

I love the fact that ARE is on our team. Living up here in Steeler country, all I heard when the Redskins got him was, "Thats ok, we didnt need him anyway... So what he only caught like 35 passes last year, anyone can do that..." But now I think that the Steeler fans are starting to realize that ARE brought much more to the table, such has his ability to pass, draw pass coverage, and the most important field position on punt returns.

marius · 11-06-2006, 10:04 AM

The guy is electric AND has safe hands - compare that to Brown last year who just had electric hands!

Also, Chad Morton is averaging 6.1 yards per punt return this year - ARE is 12.4 I believe. A world of difference.

dall-assblows · 11-06-2006, 10:29 AM

why doesn't he return kickoffs?

Crat92 · 11-06-2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dall-assblows

why doesn't he return kickoffs?

Good question. Now all we need is for Novak to start kicking the ball deeper on kick offs.

That Guy · 11-06-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dall-assblows

why doesn't he return kickoffs?

winds you more, more likely to take big hits, less chance of breaking through (the punting team tends to have slower guys to prevent blocks).

he's been so worry free back there though. no worries about fumbles (see steelers and s. holmes or skins and a. brown), no worries about knowing when to take it or let it go (a brown, c morton, etc), etc. I wouldn't be surprised if someone told me he was the best in the league at punt returns, i'm pretty sure there aren't 4 other people i'd take over him.

he is a lot more than a guy with 35 catches a year though*. the steelers are seeing that now. versatility is underrated.

*that doesn't mean i'd keep him over holt or m harrison though

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11-06-2006, 12:30 AM	#1
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	The Importance of Randle El: Punt Returns he is averaging 11.6 yards per return this year on punts. that is huge, it is changing field position for us big time. last year we averaged 6 ypr and the year before 7.9. say waht u will but he is worth the money we have paid, his ability to pass drew a huge pass interference today, and his punt returns have put us in much better position. he is a threat to take it home every return __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

11-06-2006, 12:31 AM	#2
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,261	Re: The Importance of Randle El: Punt Returns He gives a totally different feel to our punt return team. I almost think that the punt returns alone were worth the 30 mill.

11-06-2006, 07:07 AM	#3
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: The Importance of Randle El: Punt Returns he is a playmaker. the skins need to get him more involved in the offense. that pass he threw must have went 60 yards in the air. and i love the enthusiasm __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

11-06-2006, 09:23 AM	#4
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: The Importance of Randle El: Punt Returns Our special teams this year have been great. Outside of our just average kicking game. Frost has been light yearas better than last year and in certain games has looked pro bowlesque and our return teams are phenominal. They are a big reason behind our 3 wins.

11-06-2006, 09:28 AM	#5
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: The Importance of Randle El: Punt Returns A feeling of anticipation has replaced the DREAD I felt last year while waiting for the return! He is a GREAT pickup __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

11-06-2006, 09:32 AM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: The Importance of Randle El: Punt Returns Another small but critical thing that has been great with him on punt returns is he knows when to field it and when to let it go. Remember Brown on returns last year? Every return was a potential nightmare, he was always fielding balls he shouldn't have. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-06-2006, 09:40 AM	#8
atomicnixon Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 39 Posts: 174	Re: The Importance of Randle El: Punt Returns Randle El is a beast. It is such an improvement from Antonio Brown and his consistant fumbles. (Credit is due for his Arizona runback).

11-06-2006, 09:50 AM	#9
Redskins8588 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ridgway, PA Age: 46 Posts: 2,519	Re: The Importance of Randle El: Punt Returns I love the fact that ARE is on our team. Living up here in Steeler country, all I heard when the Redskins got him was, "Thats ok, we didnt need him anyway... So what he only caught like 35 passes last year, anyone can do that..." But now I think that the Steeler fans are starting to realize that ARE brought much more to the table, such has his ability to pass, draw pass coverage, and the most important field position on punt returns. __________________ "I am the best at what I do, and what I do isn't very nice" - Sean Taylor

11-06-2006, 10:04 AM	#10
marius Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 136	Re: The Importance of Randle El: Punt Returns The guy is electric AND has safe hands - compare that to Brown last year who just had electric hands! Also, Chad Morton is averaging 6.1 yards per punt return this year - ARE is 12.4 I believe. A world of difference.

11-06-2006, 10:29 AM	#11
dall-assblows The Starter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: round the way Age: 41 Posts: 2,211	Re: The Importance of Randle El: Punt Returns why doesn't he return kickoffs? __________________ SOMEBODY PINCH ME

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