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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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Re: WHo can you see as our return man
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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Re: WHo can you see as our return man
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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IF the Rams lose this weekend it will be because of one thing....and its the one thing that scares the hell out of me.
SPECIAL TEAMS...
The Pack and their return man Rossum scare the buggers out of this fan. We need not to give the Pack field position and not allow any big runs. MARK MY WORDS if we loose its because of this....-01-15-2002, 10:12 AM -
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 -
It seems like ever since the loss of Tony Horne the Rams have tried everyone short of Warner and Bulger on the (not so) special teams, this got even worse with the loss of Hakim-not that he was all that (Fumble master) but, he could run with it and actually change direction when the defense ran at him. (huge concept)
What I'm saying is is it possible to find someone else (not already on the RAMS team) to do the job.
There has got to be a few hundred speedsters out there dying for the job, I wonder have they even looked?
I fear this will be another year of runbacks against our special teams followed by 10-15 yard average kick/punt returns by our recycled receivers or RB's.
This has to be fixed to win! remember the Special teams in the 99 season (First rate).-04-25-2005, 11:10 AM -
Seattle cut ponder, who i think is a pretty good kick returner. Is he an upgrade from jr reed at this point? I think the question with reed is whether he can be a contributor on defense or special teams other than kick returning. I think ponder is pretty one dimensional, but if reed cant do anything else because of the injury, you have the same issue with him.
any thoughts on willie ponder as a potential ram?
Ramming speed to all
general counsel-10-25-2006, 07:33 AM
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