Tagged: punt returns (5 Results)
Around the NFL: The Vanishing Kick Return
The NFL is talking about revising the kick return. Again. It's a play that many want to do away with entirely, but the league isn't ready to go there. So they'll keep coming up with half-measures, until there's nothing left to take away. more »
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Factoid: Declining Punt Return touchdowns
Item in the Newsblast today that the Cowboys may use rookie CeeDee Lamb on punt returns this year. He's experienced, having handled punts all three years at Oklahoma, averaging 8.8 yards per return. Last year only seven NFL teams had higher averages, so 8.8 is pretty good. more »
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Andy Richardson: Punt and kick returners
When deciding between a couple of close fantasy defenses, I like to go with the one where I think there's a chance of a guy taking a punt or kickoff back for a touchdown. There aren't many teams that qualify nowadays. But some are better than others. more »
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Factoid: Kick Returns
Southern Cal cornerback Adoree' Jackson is making his pre-draft visits, reportedly seeing the Cowboys this week. But when some team selects him, it will be most interesting for the impact he could make on their return teams. more »
Around the NFL: Devin Hester
Devin Hester had an eye-opening performance against Atlanta yesterday. Signed just a few weeks back after being cut by multiple teams (his mishandled punt was a factor in Baltimore's loss to Pittsburgh in Week 16), he seemed to be all done. But he had multiple long returns against the Falcons, including a near touchdown and a long one wiped out by a penalty (which turned out to be kind of a game-changer). more »
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