Who returns punts for the Patriots in 2017?

[Simpelton]

What's wrong with Burkhead as a punt return guy? As a receiving back he seems to have the skill set, shouldn't we see what we might have there before we spend roster spots getting exotic?

For that matter am i crazy or did James White return some kickoffs for us last year?

 

[Uptown]

WR Travis Rudolph from NYG becomes available (but has to go through waivers)
Worked also as punt returner off/pre-season.
Pre-draft visit w NE.

He's also an excellent blocker.

 

[RobertWeathers]

What's wrong with Burkhead as a punt return guy? As a receiving back he seems to have the skill set, shouldn't we see what we might have there before we spend roster spots getting exotic?

For that matter am i crazy or did James White return some kickoffs for us last year?

He's never done it.

 

[Simpelton]

He's never done it.

So try it. Better than wasting resources on a guy who should be stocking shelves or selling insurance

 

[RobertWeathers]

So try it. Better than wasting resources on a guy who should be stocking shelves or selling insurance

I'm sure it has been or is being considered.

 

[Simpelton]

I'm sure it has been or is being considered.

I'm sure BB has all options on the table. I was just surprised it wasn't being thought of here when you have a guy who seems to have the required skills and may be battling for playing time.

I think it's a good thing to try and there seems to be little to lose. Give him a go in week one, if he can get it done against KC he can probably do it anywhere

 

[FCB02062]

Irving Fryar

 

[long distance]

Andrew Hawkins sympathises..

 

[long distance]

Douglas for Trevor Davis..

 

[Uptown]

I swear Micah Hyde would've been a perfect fit on this team smh.

 

[Uptown]

Interesting..

 

[Simpelton]

Interesting..

Hah. Interesting. Burkhead might get a look after all.

 

[long distance]

in any case..


that is the norm . the KC week started already

 

[long distance]

 

[Mainefan]

The Dorsett trade has freed Danny Amendola for punt return duty.

 

[RayClay]

He's perfect as a 5wr here. We don't need a superstar. Just someone reliable who can fill in. It seems like a no brainer

He got his shot and went down hill from there in the estimation of BB [it seemed]. There were other times he was available and needed. We've moved on, I guess.

 

[RayClay]

Use Amendola in those PR "hands situations", where just making a clutch clean catch in a high pressure game situation is the ONLY important thing that matters. Any other time during the game, put in Foster or whoever.

I know a guy

 

[Uptown]

 

[RobertWeathers]

He got his shot and went down hill from there in the estimation of BB [it seemed]. There were other times he was available and needed. We've moved on, I guess.

What was "downhill"?

 

[RayClay]

What was "downhill"?

Down hill in usage and opinion of the team [hence the "moved on"], I'm guessing. I was a big fan of his fit and potential myself. It was quite obvious at least once when we needed a WR and he was available, we did not even inquire. Don't remember exactly.