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Smith to return kicks?

Steve made a good point at the end of his last "Reeder's Take." 

Smith could assume the return duties until someone steps up and becomes ready to take the role, but would it be worth the risk?

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Re: Smith to return kicks?

I'll start by saying no, its just not worth it.  Moore and Munnerlyn clearly aren't ready, but I would rather risk them fumbling than risk the loss of Smith for an extended period of time.

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Re: Smith to return kicks?

I think we can survive a week or two without Jones, so I would rather Smith just catch balls and score Touchdowns. Also about Moore and Captain remember they were trying to make a team, so they were probably trying to force a few of those catches when usually they would just call fair catch. I hope with the pressure of making a team not on their back anymore that they can hold on, maybe make a play or two, and don't make a mistake until Jones is healthy enough.

On a side note, who will be released once they sign Jones?


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thats the big question right now. does stewart go to IR? if not it might be gary williams, hilee taylor, dante wesley, or captain munnerlin. just my guess. hope its gary williams. i really hope its not munnerlin though.


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Re: Smith to return kicks?

Do we not remember the return Munnerlyn had against Miami?  Him and Moore have potential, and a over a week to work on shoring up their punt fielding skills.  Also, I like the point about less pressure on them since they've got their rosters spots.


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Re: Smith to return kicks?

I say let Brad Hoover do it....what?...why not? He did it before. Hey, he's got something left in the tank. Just put that big bullet head down and bowl over folk.


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Re: Smith to return kicks?

JohnDeezy89 wrote:

I'll start by saying no, its just not worth it.  Moore and Munnerlyn clearly aren't ready, but I would rather risk them fumbling than risk the loss of Smith for an extended period of time.
Agreed. We cannot afford to lose Smitty, for even a single play. Why not let Gamble take over the punt return duties? Oh wait, we tried that a couple years ago against the Vikings. Remember that? Gamble just turned around and blindly threw the ball backwards, without checking to see if someone was there to catch it. But anyways, they should let Moore take over the kick returns for now and not even put a punt returner back there. Just tell the team to run away from the ball on punt returns. lol

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