Peterson fielding punts

[Shane]

Rolle returned punts in 05 when we had even less depth at CB and managed to stay healthy.

Rolle sucked at PR.

 

[Unsterblich856]

Patrick Peterson is 220lbs or so, I think he has enough meat on his bones to not worry about injuries on PR duty.

 

[gmabel830]

I agree with both of these.

The Cowboys picked their moments when they used Deion, he didn't return every punt, but if it was the right situation (long punts where a return was likely) they put him in and he was electric. I remember punters back then talk about how Deion made them so nervous they would shank 10yarders off the side of their foot trying to kick it out of bounds and keep it away from Deion.

So yes I want to see PP out there on some punts, but not every one.

I agree with this 100%.

 

[187]

I have zero problem throwing Peterson out there to return kicks, the guy was an electric returner in college. Totally stupid to not utilize this a few times per game when the situation presents itself. Adrian Peterson was returning kicks as a rookie, our Peterson will be fine returning as well.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I agree with both of these.

The Cowboys picked their moments when they used Deion, he didn't return every punt, but if it was the right situation (long punts where a return was likely) they put him in and he was electric.

Deion was already in his 30's by the time he got to the Cowboys. The Falcons used him every chance they could get, as should we.

 

[Bert]

Deion was already in his 30's by the time he got to the Cowboys. The Falcons used him every chance they could get, as should we.

I dunno about every punt, but I'm more for it than against it so if you want me to go all in I will!

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

The guy is threat to score whne he gets the ball in his hands. Get him back there returning punts.

Of course Ted Ginn was a phenomenal return man in college and it hasn't transferred all that much to the pro game. He's been decent but not outstanding.

 

[BurqueCardFan]

IF he has a chance to be a game changer (similar to Devin Hester), then you do it. Hester changed the whole complexity of that team just based on his special teams ability.

 

[BigRedRage]

I honestly believe that the largest part of PP's skill set is his play-making ability. He wasnt just good in college as a punt returner, he was a phenom.

He averaged 40/yards a punt return at one point during the season last year.....it would be assinine to keep him from returning punts...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxwBu1mFhVo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLpY5ASjo48

OK LVCF, if you want to convince me that I am wrong with my position you are doing a helluva job.

Those are insane vids.

Hope he can do it in the big leagues and that we can block as good as his team did in those videos

 

[BigRedRage]

IF he has a chance to be a game changer (similar to Devin Hester), then you do it. Hester changed the whole complexity of that team just based on his special teams ability.

tell me about it, what a horrible loss monday night was.

 

[myrondizzo]

bump

 

[BigRedRage]

I was thinking about this thread after the STL touchdown.

 

[BurqueCardFan]

Yep, you don't sit a game changer. Basically, both our wins can be contributed to PP's punt returns. Punt returns are probably one of the biggest momentum changers in the game.

 

[D-Dogg]

I am torn on this. I would hate to see him get hurt, but holy crap is he a special punt returner.

I guess we just put him out there and cross our fingers. If he returns punts for us, I gurantee he will take a couple to the house.

Wow, I sold my boy short. Should have said I guarantee a half dozen to the house.