truth on hold Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) seattle is using Earl Thomas on punt returns, which is far more dangerous. Are they desperate as well, with no confidence in the offense? I dont think it has anything to do w/ injury risk. Can someone show me data which points to kick returns being more dangerous than plays from scrimmage? I think it's about not having a guy on the offense get tired out by returning kicks. Hence thats why you have defenders like Thomas and McKelvin returning. Since CJ's proper role is that of utility guy anyway, it's not important if he needs a breather for the first few downs of a possession Edited September 4, 2014 by Joe_the_6_pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 He is going to return kicks until he pukes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) I dont think it has anything to do w/ injury risk. Can someone show me data which points to kick returns being more dangerous than plays from scrimmage? I think it's about not having a guy on the offense get tired out by returning kicks. Hence thats why you have defenders like Thomas and McKelvin returning. Since CJ's proper role is that of utility guy anyway, it's not important if he needs a breather for the first few downs of a possession right, he isn't an every down back anyway. I say use him to his fullest potential and I wish they had done this sooner. I anticipate they feel more comfortable with Bryce Brown on the team now, though. Edited September 4, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 C.J. Spiller to be lead kick returner Buffalo’s depth chart has Spiller is listed as the starting kick returner ahead of last year’s starter Marquise Goodwin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I have no problem with this. As far as I am aware, kick returners do not get injured at any higher rate than running backs. As for being available for the first offensive snap after the kickoff return, if he is too winded to be out there - then it means he had a nice long return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 I have no problem with this. As far as I am aware, kick returners do not get injured at any higher rate than running backs. As for being available for the first offensive snap after the kickoff return, if he is too winded to be out there - then it means he had a nice long return. this! Plus, CJ appears to be in phenomenal shape. That whole winded thing is overblown. Also maybe they will call something other than a handoff to him up the middle as the 1st play of the series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 this! Plus, CJ appears to be in phenomenal shape. That whole winded thing is overblown. Also maybe they will call something other than a handoff to him up the middle as the 1st play of the series They take TV timeouts after every kickoff... so it's not like he won't have a moment to catch his breath and get a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 A good comparison is Percy Harvin, who plays a lot from scrimmage (when healthy) and returns kickoffs. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Marrone is on WGR right now and indicated there isn't a certain yardage where he won't be allowed to take the ball out. Goodwin indicated there was when he did it last yr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Did I see it right that FJax is returning punts? O.o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Did I see it right that FJax is returning punts? O.o thought it was mckelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 thought it was mckelvin Yes, FJ is backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) NM, the article I saw it on corrected since I read it the first time. I was gonna say... Edit: Bills site shows FJax as 2nd in line for punt returns. Edited September 5, 2014 by Dorkington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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