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Posted on 9/2/18 at 7:34 pm
Posted on 9/2/18 at 7:34 pm
What say the board about Johnathan Johnson returning punts, especially in a game with a significant lead.
With Floyd out there isn't anyone of his caliber and skillset at his position.
I understand we want sure-hands back there even if we're fair-catching.
I understand a punt return for TD can change a game.
I understand JMac did it here and talented people do it all over the country.
But how often is JJ going to return a punt?
Is it worth the injury risk?
It seems unnecessary when you have 80+ athletes on a roster.
How is no-one else valued enough to handle that dirty work?
And then when you want to roll the dice with your A-guy, put him out there when you really could use a return TD.
With Floyd out there isn't anyone of his caliber and skillset at his position.
I understand we want sure-hands back there even if we're fair-catching.
I understand a punt return for TD can change a game.
I understand JMac did it here and talented people do it all over the country.
But how often is JJ going to return a punt?
Is it worth the injury risk?
It seems unnecessary when you have 80+ athletes on a roster.
How is no-one else valued enough to handle that dirty work?
And then when you want to roll the dice with your A-guy, put him out there when you really could use a return TD.
Posted on 9/2/18 at 11:21 pm to OG Supreme
They put someone in that had prior experience and might progress. Nothing more. They didn’t have much of a choice otherwise. They needed to see what was working and had to start there
Posted on 9/3/18 at 7:03 am to OG Supreme
Johnson is terrible at it and he's far from the "safe choice". He lets far too many balls hit the ground.
I'd actually go with Hilton. I know for a fact that he is going to catch the ball.
I'd actually go with Hilton. I know for a fact that he is going to catch the ball.
Posted on 9/5/18 at 2:18 pm to OG Supreme
Well I did a few Punt returns and KO returns and I can tell you my biggest fear was the wind blowing at the worst moment, or catching the ball in the rain, stuff like that.
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