Why is Moss returning punts?

paulskinsfan · 10-10-2005, 12:26 PM

Every time they put Moss back there to return a punt I hold my breath and pray he's not injured. Im all for trying it in a big playoff game, i.e. Darrell Green vs. da Bears in the playoffs, but doesn't it seem mighty risky to put our best receiver out there for return duty?

Beemnseven · 10-10-2005, 12:35 PM

That's because the other returners flat out suck, and offer no better chances to get a long return.

Ladell Betts simply finds the nearest pile of blockers and tacklers and rams into it, apparently forgeting that the object is to reach the endzone. And Thrash can be counted on for not fumbling the ball.

Those are our choices. At least Moss tries to make something happen. But you're right, I'd hate to lose him to an injury on our pathetic excuse for special teams. In the end though, you can't keep players from playing the game. Injuries are a part of football, and they're going to happen, but you've got to get your best players on the field that give you the best chance to win.

MTK · 10-10-2005, 12:47 PM

I don't have a problem with putting Moss back there a few times a game. The guy is a gamebreaker.

BrudLee · 10-10-2005, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I don't have a problem with putting Moss back there a few times a game. The guy is a gamebreaker.

We're going to run headlong into the "Steve Smith" argument. I would say that, especially on that wet field, you can't risk the only credible deep threat on the team to injury. Our offense is improving, but I submit that losing Moss right now would be the worst thing that could happen to our offense. The difference between Moss and Patten is bigger than the difference between Portis and Betts, or even Brunell and Ramsey.

MTK · 10-10-2005, 01:05 PM

I'd be worried if Moss was back there returning kicks full-time. In that case I don't think it's worth risking him, but putting him back there in limited action isn't a bad thing in my opinion. We need something to overcome the poor blocking.

56FAN · 10-10-2005, 01:27 PM

needs to be from time to time. but yesterday with the sloppy field was not the best time in my book. but as far as the sp teams go we are a work in progress. while we seem to be doing better on kick off's(for the most part) we aren't getting it done on the returns

TheMalcolmConnection · 10-10-2005, 02:12 PM

We had decent returns on kickoffs. I think maybe to the 30+ yard line.

jbcjr14 · 10-10-2005, 02:14 PM

Because Coach Gibbs said to get back there and return the punt....nuff said in my book.

Paintrain · 10-10-2005, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Ladell Betts simply finds the nearest pile of blockers and tacklers and rams into it, apparently forgeting that the object is to reach the endzone.

LOL, I thought I was the only one who noticed that.. He realizes that he is allowed to make a cut laterally on occasion, right? Ladell, you're going to get the first down by virtue of change of possession, you don't have to burrow for the extra yard!

CrazyCanuck · 10-10-2005, 04:28 PM

I agree that Moss is our only big play threat back there but I still don't like it. We can't afford to get our best receiver killed. Let Thrash and Betts continue what they're doing - protecting the ball.

paulskinsfan · 10-10-2005, 05:10 PM

Lets put FRAYGEELEY back there, at least make him earn a little bit of his money.

Beemnseven · 10-10-2005, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

Lets put FRAYGEELEY back there, at least make him earn a little bit of his money.

I assume you're referring to Taylor Jacobs. He ought to be good for about one play -- then he'll get wheeled off on a stretcher.

monk81 · 10-10-2005, 06:50 PM

I thought of what happened to Jason Sehorn when he was on the Gints and was put on Special Teams......and got hurt.......but Moss has got the speed..............

10-10-2005, 12:26 PM	#1
paulskinsfan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West VA Posts: 726	Why is Moss returning punts? Every time they put Moss back there to return a punt I hold my breath and pray he's not injured. Im all for trying it in a big playoff game, i.e. Darrell Green vs. da Bears in the playoffs, but doesn't it seem mighty risky to put our best receiver out there for return duty?

10-10-2005, 12:35 PM	#2
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 50 Posts: 5,311	Re: Why is Moss returning punts? That's because the other returners flat out suck, and offer no better chances to get a long return. Ladell Betts simply finds the nearest pile of blockers and tacklers and rams into it, apparently forgeting that the object is to reach the endzone. And Thrash can be counted on for not fumbling the ball. Those are our choices. At least Moss tries to make something happen. But you're right, I'd hate to lose him to an injury on our pathetic excuse for special teams. In the end though, you can't keep players from playing the game. Injuries are a part of football, and they're going to happen, but you've got to get your best players on the field that give you the best chance to win.

10-10-2005, 12:47 PM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Re: Why is Moss returning punts? I don't have a problem with putting Moss back there a few times a game. The guy is a gamebreaker. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-10-2005, 01:05 PM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Re: Why is Moss returning punts? I'd be worried if Moss was back there returning kicks full-time. In that case I don't think it's worth risking him, but putting him back there in limited action isn't a bad thing in my opinion. We need something to overcome the poor blocking. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-10-2005, 01:27 PM	#6
56FAN Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MANASSAS VA Age: 62 Posts: 323	Re: Why is Moss returning punts? needs to be from time to time. but yesterday with the sloppy field was not the best time in my book. but as far as the sp teams go we are a work in progress. while we seem to be doing better on kick off's(for the most part) we aren't getting it done on the returns

10-10-2005, 02:12 PM	#7
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,233	Re: Why is Moss returning punts? We had decent returns on kickoffs. I think maybe to the 30+ yard line. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

10-10-2005, 02:14 PM	#8
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,015	Re: Why is Moss returning punts? Because Coach Gibbs said to get back there and return the punt....nuff said in my book. __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

10-10-2005, 04:28 PM	#10
CrazyCanuck Serenity Now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,008	Re: Why is Moss returning punts? I agree that Moss is our only big play threat back there but I still don't like it. We can't afford to get our best receiver killed. Let Thrash and Betts continue what they're doing - protecting the ball.

10-10-2005, 05:10 PM	#11
paulskinsfan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West VA Posts: 726	Re: Why is Moss returning punts? Lets put FRAYGEELEY back there, at least make him earn a little bit of his money.

10-10-2005, 06:50 PM	#13
monk81 The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 2,029	Re: Why is Moss returning punts? I thought of what happened to Jason Sehorn when he was on the Gints and was put on Special Teams......and got hurt.......but Moss has got the speed.............. __________________ "It's absolutely criminal, in my opinion, that Monk has yet to be enshrined (in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame)" Dan Arkush PFW

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