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One thing that has really been gone from the mix was a home run threat on punt retrurns and kicks. Do we have anyone on the roster that could be that person?
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I was just gonna say, I never understood why we never gave Shaun McDonald a shot in preseason or anything.Comment
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Re: WHo can you see as our return man
:ramlogo: Unfortunately I cannot observe Rams training camp; however from what I have read, Brian Sump is an intriguing prospect. He is a player who dominated in division II but is untested against more talented opposition. He has the speed to go all the way and reaches that speed quickly. He was listed as 5'11" and 185 lbs in the PFW draft guide but a recent observer at camp made the comment that he looked like a "Chihuahua" in person. (Rams e-zine).
I don't care how big he is, I just hope he can generate some excitement ala
Tony Horne, who inspired fear in opposing special teams. I don't know how the rest of you felt about kick returns and punt returns last year, but I know how I felt.....please just hang on to the ball--don't fumble....as opposed to how I felt in 1999 when I looked forward to Tony H. taking it all the way!!Comment
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Ok, I'll own up to that Chihuahua comment. Understand it wasn't made out of disrespect, it's just that the kid is tiny. But as I also said, he has the quickest first step in camp. This guy's acceleration blew me away. I couldn't believe his ability to separate, a thing of beauty to say the least. If he makes the final roster, he will be our return guy, no question.Originally posted by MauiRamThe more things change, the more they stay the same.Comment
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Groce had good instincts in college, proven ability to get people to miss, and enough agility to take 4(?) punts back for TDs his senior year. He copied the wrong Hakim traits first last year in that he lost the handle, but I'd like to see him get another chance ... hopefully not enough though to make me sick for opening my mouth and endorsing him one more time ...
which reminds me that I think the FO missed another opportunity in not trying to get D. Northcutt ... ST's Return man/On-side Kick Recovery instincts AND 3 WR. Oh well ... watch the revolving door again ...Comment
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I agree that Groce should get more work as a returner, and I'd like to see what McDonald can do. I hope Harris's ability there doesn't keep either of them from getting a chance.Comment
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We used to have a dangerous kickoff and punt return threat in Joe Horne and Hakim. Looking at what we have done since doesn't really bode well. Dane Looker and Brad Pyatt? Are we really concerned about starting field position? Unless these guys have some background that makes them "special" I feel that this should be addressed with some real style and speed.
I guess with an offense like ours this position might be overlooked. I hate to see us start every possession deep in their territory.
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With neither Pyatt or Hagans making an impact in the kick return game, where are we? Last year we had return by committee and never really settled on anyone to take control of the position. Looks like we're right back to square one, which is a bit unsettling heading into opening day.
Any ideas on who we put back there?-09-01-2006, 01:07 PM -
I know he's new and may not know the ins and outs of the Rams gameplan yet, but JR Reed should be returning both kicks and punts. McDonald is not agressive enough for what a team needs in a punt returner. Reed gives 100% everytime, protects the ball, reads the defense well, hits hard, has explosive speed and is exciting to watch. If given the chance he'll have a few retuns for TDs before the year is over. I also wouldn't mind seeing him as a 3rd or 4th WR from time to time to see what he could do.
He is a play maker. He just needs the ball.
What do you all think?-09-26-2006, 02:43 PM -
Guys I was just looking down our roster and who I would like to be returning KO, you know I liked johnson until he wasn't resigned but who would like to see???? is that KO man with the Rams yet?????maybe go for a specialist in the draft
With the Punt return do you still what to see Macdonald fielding punts???? I would if he decides to run forwards and not side to side!!!
and that leads me onto the next question... in 99 we had Tony horne, was it Horne hitting the holes right, intinists etc...or the great blocking up front... didn't FLETCH make up the wedge!!!! I think I can remember...
Do we need to see more starters on ST?????
any thoughts
steve:clanram:-03-15-2006, 09:54 AM -
Who's are return man for next year? Do we have someone on the roster now? Are we going to sign a free agent? Could we solve the problem from the draft?
We normally have four WOs on the roster...do I smell a first round WR/ Return Man? Thoughts......-03-08-2007, 05:00 PM
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