Tate a Starter?

[Deus Irae]

As a receiver, he was next to useless. But as a return man he was missed last season.

How so? As I noted, his numbers were right in the ballpark of what Edelman was delivering.

 

[Kontradiction]

How so? As I noted, his numbers were right in the ballpark of what Edelman was delivering.

Just my opinion. I don't think Edelman has that breakaway ability that Tate has from a pure speed standpoint.

 

[Deus Irae]

Just my opinion. I don't think Edelman has that breakaway ability that Tate has from a pure speed standpoint.

In 3 NFL seasons, Tate has 52 punt returns, a 10.5 average, and one PR touchdown.

In 3 NFL seasons, Edelman has 55 punt returns, a 12.4 average, and 2 PR touchdowns.


In 3 NFL seasons, Tate has 87 kickoff returns, a 24.8 average, and 2 KR touchdowns.

In 3 NFL seasons, Edelman has 23 kickoff returns, a 22.8 average, and 0 KR touchdowns.


You're entitled to your opinion, obviously. However, based upon the numbers, I don't see Tate demonstrating more breakaway ability.

 

[Ring 6]

In 3 NFL seasons, Tate has 52 punt returns, a 10.5 average, and one PR touchdown.

In 3 NFL seasons, Edelman has 55 punt returns, a 12.4 average, and 2 PR touchdowns.


In 3 NFL seasons, Tate has 87 kickoff returns, a 24.8 average, and 2 KR touchdowns.

In 3 NFL seasons, Edelman has 23 kickoff returns, a 22.8 average, and 0 KR touchdowns.


You're entitled to your opinion, obviously. However, based upon the numbers, I don't see Tate demonstrating more breakaway ability.

I think inside those stats, though, is that Tate relies heavily on speed and Edelman on agility and quickness.
Not having as much breakaway speed is only one component of return ability.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Tate was awesome on KR the first few games of 2010, but after that Miami game does anybody remember any big returns? I don't think I do. Looking at his game log, after the Miami game he had returns of 35, 32, and the rest were under 30 yards. Last year he had 0 KR TD's and averaged 23.8 per KR. Been very average as a returner since the hot start.