Why haven't we signed anyone yet?

dizzle88 · 03-01-2015, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Our special teams did look a hell of a lot better toward the end of last season once Saunders took over return duties.

Definitely agree, as bad as special teams were I think a lot starts with the returner though

Look at our last couple punt returners -

Reggie Bush - runs sideways
Darren Sproles - runs sideways
Brandin Cooks - runs sideways

How are the guys on special teams supposed to set up blocks without getting called for holding when the returner doesn't head upfield, just runs sideways looking for a gap.

That's what I like about Jalen and why I think he was successful, he didn't need a huge gap, he trusted his blockers and went with what he saw.

ChrisXVI · 03-01-2015, 10:43 AM

We haven't had a kickoff return TD since November 15th, 2009... But Saunders was soooo close last season. I look forward to him ending that drought this year.

Rugby Saint II · 03-01-2015, 12:17 PM

Changes are coming boys..........Payton just didn't say when.

Schmohams · 03-01-2015, 12:28 PM

We haven't had a non-offensive TD since week 17 2012. Any change that helps us get some of those will help us tremendously, and I think Dennis Allen might be the key!

03-01-2015, 10:32 AM	#21
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	Re: Why haven't we signed anyone yet? Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Our special teams did look a hell of a lot better toward the end of last season once Saunders took over return duties. Definitely agree, as bad as special teams were I think a lot starts with the returner though Look at our last couple punt returners - Reggie Bush - runs sideways Darren Sproles - runs sideways Brandin Cooks - runs sideways How are the guys on special teams supposed to set up blocks without getting called for holding when the returner doesn't head upfield, just runs sideways looking for a gap. That's what I like about Jalen and why I think he was successful, he didn't need a huge gap, he trusted his blockers and went with what he saw. Danno likes this.

03-01-2015, 10:43 AM	#22
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Why haven't we signed anyone yet? We haven't had a kickoff return TD since November 15th, 2009... But Saunders was soooo close last season. I look forward to him ending that drought this year.

03-01-2015, 12:17 PM	#23
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,718	Re: Why haven't we signed anyone yet? Changes are coming boys..........Payton just didn't say when.

03-01-2015, 12:28 PM	#24
Schmohams 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 551	Re: Why haven't we signed anyone yet? We haven't had a non-offensive TD since week 17 2012. Any change that helps us get some of those will help us tremendously, and I think Dennis Allen might be the key!

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