Bringing back Brandon Tate gives Saints another option in return game

jeanpierre · 09-28-2018, 05:37 PM

BY JOEL A. ERICKSON | JERICKSON@THEADVOCATE.COM SEP 28, 2018 - 4:27 PM

The New Orleans Saints are still looking for answers in the return game.

Even after Taysom Hill's impressive debut as a kick returner, the loss of Tommylee Lewis has left uncertainty in the punt return game.

And that led the Saints to call back a veteran who was let go at the end of training camp. Brandon Tate, the 10-year veteran who appeared to be the front-runner for the return jobs in August, is back.

"We feel like we know the player well from camp," Saints coach Sean Payton said. "He gives us some flexibility as a punt and kick returner."

Tate averaged 33 yards per kick return and 3.5 yards per punt return during the preseason, and he's a natural returner who likely won't have the same problems catching the ball that Ted Ginn Jr. displayed in Atlanta last week.

Whether or not Tate's return impacts Hill — whose role on offense increases with each passing week — remains to be seen.

"Whatever they need me to do, I'm going to make sure I'm ready," Tate said.

st thomas · 09-29-2018, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

BY JOEL A. ERICKSON | JERICKSON@THEADVOCATE.COM SEP 28, 2018 - 4:27 PM

The New Orleans Saints are still looking for answers in the return game.

Even after Taysom Hill's impressive debut as a kick returner, the loss of Tommylee Lewis has left uncertainty in the punt return game.

And that led the Saints to call back a veteran who was let go at the end of training camp. Brandon Tate, the 10-year veteran who appeared to be the front-runner for the return jobs in August, is back.

"We feel like we know the player well from camp," Saints coach Sean Payton said. "He gives us some flexibility as a punt and kick returner."

Tate averaged 33 yards per kick return and 3.5 yards per punt return during the preseason, and he's a natural returner who likely won't have the same problems catching the ball that Ted Ginn Jr. displayed in Atlanta last week.

Whether or not Tate's return impacts Hill — whose role on offense increases with each passing week — remains to be seen.

"Whatever they need me to do, I'm going to make sure I'm ready," Tate said.

Letting him go was about money before he was on roster for starting the season sad but they all do it cost saving move to hire him back part time is the American way someone on board said I’m thinking that s true

09-28-2018, 05:37 PM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Bringing back Brandon Tate gives Saints another option in return game BY JOEL A. ERICKSON \| JERICKSON@THEADVOCATE.COM SEP 28, 2018 - 4:27 PM The New Orleans Saints are still looking for answers in the return game. Even after Taysom Hill's impressive debut as a kick returner, the loss of Tommylee Lewis has left uncertainty in the punt return game. And that led the Saints to call back a veteran who was let go at the end of training camp. Brandon Tate, the 10-year veteran who appeared to be the front-runner for the return jobs in August, is back. "We feel like we know the player well from camp," Saints coach Sean Payton said. "He gives us some flexibility as a punt and kick returner." Tate averaged 33 yards per kick return and 3.5 yards per punt return during the preseason, and he's a natural returner who likely won't have the same problems catching the ball that Ted Ginn Jr. displayed in Atlanta last week. Whether or not Tate's return impacts Hill — whose role on offense increases with each passing week — remains to be seen. "Whatever they need me to do, I'm going to make sure I'm ready," Tate said.
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09-29-2018, 10:34 PM	#2
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Bringing back Brandon Tate gives Saints another option in return game Originally Posted by jeanpierre BY JOEL A. ERICKSON \| JERICKSON@THEADVOCATE.COM SEP 28, 2018 - 4:27 PM The New Orleans Saints are still looking for answers in the return game. Even after Taysom Hill's impressive debut as a kick returner, the loss of Tommylee Lewis has left uncertainty in the punt return game. And that led the Saints to call back a veteran who was let go at the end of training camp. Brandon Tate, the 10-year veteran who appeared to be the front-runner for the return jobs in August, is back. "We feel like we know the player well from camp," Saints coach Sean Payton said. "He gives us some flexibility as a punt and kick returner." Tate averaged 33 yards per kick return and 3.5 yards per punt return during the preseason, and he's a natural returner who likely won't have the same problems catching the ball that Ted Ginn Jr. displayed in Atlanta last week. Whether or not Tate's return impacts Hill — whose role on offense increases with each passing week — remains to be seen. "Whatever they need me to do, I'm going to make sure I'm ready," Tate said. Letting him go was about money before he was on roster for starting the season sad but they all do it cost saving move to hire him back part time is the American way someone on board said I’m thinking that s true

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