jnhay Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I just saw the poll on redskins.com and was wondering, why wouldn't Ladell keep his job at kick returner and Randle El just do punt returns? Betts is just as experienced as RE, and he's not a bad returner. Hopefully this doesn't get me banned from posting threads, as I know RE is a much talked about topic.(I couldn't find this mention though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USDsk8ter123 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 he obviously has what it takes to be a returner because of that TD he had, but the coaches might want to use someone with better agility. I wouldnt be against him returning but i believe we have other people better suited for returning kickoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Im sure Randel will take over both spots after they see what he can do in practices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SackMachine Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Betts is only going to come in to give ARE a breather. He's a north-south runner, which isn't the best type of guy to return a kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Betts is only going to come in to give ARE a breather.He's a north-south runner, which isn't the best type of guy to return a kick I disagree, what about Brian Mitchell? He was definitely a north-south runner and he is considered one of the all-time greats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySpice1028 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 ARE said in his press conference that he's not a big fan of returning kickoffs. I feel like Betts will probably still be the kick returner next season & ARE will return punts. Coaches like that Betts gains positive yards (goes straight up field) & we had one of the best avg. yards per kick return last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 ARE said in his press conference that he's not a big fan of returning kickoffs. I feel like Betts will probably still be the kick returner next season & ARE will return punts. Coaches like that Betts gains positive yards (goes straight up field) & we had one of the best avg. yards per kick return last season. Nice, I didn't bother to watch the whole press conference, so that's pretty interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey T Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I just saw the poll on redskins.com and was wondering, why wouldn't Ladell keep his job at kick returner and Randle El just do punt returns? Betts is just as experienced as RE, and he's not a bad returner. Hopefully this doesn't get me banned from posting threads, as I know RE is a much talked about topic.(I couldn't find this mention though) Don't forget, Betts is CPs backup. We don't have a lot of quality RBs on the Team. I'm cool with Betts as our RB and keeping him fresh and healthy when CP needs a break. Rock can be a spot player, but he is NOT CPs backup :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Don't forget, Betts is CPs backup. We don't have a lot of quality RBs on the Team. I'm cool with Betts as our RB and keeping him fresh and healthy when CP needs a break. Rock can be a spot player, but he is NOT CPs backup :2cents: I get what you're saying, but I don't agree. When the guy plays a position like backup RB, he needs to be able to take some physical punishment. Plus, it's not like returning punts, which can be really dangerous. A kick returner just needs to take a tackle, they're not in any more danger than a regular runner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 We have two guys back there on kick offs. Those two will be Betts and ARE, but Betts will be the primary guy. I think he did a great job last year. Besides, this will leave El frsher for PR and WR duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 We have two guys back there on kick offs. Those two will be Betts and ARE, but Betts will be the primary guy. I think he did a great job last year. Besides, this will leave El frsher for PR and WR duties. Is El considered to be a good blocker? If he isn't, I wouldn't want him back there unless it was going to be a trick play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 he would be a beast at trick plays on special teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsSuperBowl21 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 During his press conference randle el said he wants to return punts and he implied that he doesnt really like kick returns...i think the poll on Redskins.com misunderstood the question... ...i would like ladell betts to return kicks and if not him then antonio brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieskin Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Players who run east - west dont go anywhere, and afterall it is the blockers who allow returners to return, so if the blocking scheme is working the skins should be able to return well regardless of who is carrying the ball Hail all things redskins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Is El considered to be a good blocker? If he isn't, I wouldn't want him back there unless it was going to be a trick play. Doubt it, but we put Brown and Betts together on kick returns last year didnt we? (maybe Im wrong) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinklein Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Antwaan should get the Kick Returner spot. He's more shifty and quick than Ladell, with more breakaway speed. Ladell is more powerful, but Randle El's attributes seem more attributed to the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana87 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Wait until you guys see Jesse Lumsden. He has size and speed. He will get a chance to return kicks as well. He also has very good hans and could be a good option as a 3rd down back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Antwaan should get the Kick Returner spot. He's more shifty and quick than Ladell, with more breakaway speed. Ladell is more powerful, but Randle El's attributes seem more attributed to the position. I don't know, mainly since I've really only seen ARE return punts, but I think I would take a guarenteed 25 yards over a 10-50 range of returns. But, as I've said, I've never seen El return kicks so I really don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauss Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Betts should return the KO's--check the stats--he has the better average return yardage for a career than does ARE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxpunk2006 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Wait until you guys see Jesse Lumsden. He has size and speed. He will get a chance to return kicks as well. He also has very good hans and could be a good option as a 3rd down back. I like what I've heard about this kid but I can't see him making the team. RB is way too crowded of a position for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateSkins Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I don't mind Betts returning kicks because I know he'll get 20-25 yards everytime and not fumble. Sure he's not flashy, but he's safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty71 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Betts is a steamroller like B-Mitch was. I love that. ARE makes a couple cuts while he is burning. I think Betts will do most of the KR and ARE - PR. Maube a little reverse avtion in there to. Trickery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinclair Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 im sure when it is all said and done Randel El will have the starting job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I disagree, what about Brian Mitchell? He was definitely a north-south runner and he is considered one of the all-time greats. He was still a little bit quicker on his feet than Ladell Betts is on returns and had MUCH, MUCH better vision when it came to recognizing his blocks and spotting holes. Betts always tends to just run into a wall and stop dead after he gets about 15-25 yards every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBleedBurgundy&Gold1369225669 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 This thread needs career stats comparing ARE and Ladell. Most impotantly fumbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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