buckeyeG Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 SOS said today that's probably not going to happen (not in those exact words). He said it's to hard to play 2 positions and it's like telling your offense they're not good enough. I tend to agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Not me. I thought it was dumb last year to risk him as a punt returner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathByLinebacker Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 There's no point in it. We've got plenty of fast playmakers on offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Williams Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 why, we have 6 capable receivers.......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 It's really stupid to risk a shutdown corner just so he can play a position that he's unprovenfor in the NFL. Let's not forget how poorly the punt return experiment turned out last season. :puke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Plus, it's not like Champ proved last year he can handle the football when he does get it in his hands. A couple of lost fumbles, one on a reverse and one on a punt return, and I've seen all I want to of him. Stick to the defensive side of the football, and SHUT UP about how much your worth and play the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J33Edwards Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 not after seeing how he carries the ball...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 On WTEM Champ dismissed talk of him being 2way citing the impressive speed of the WRs this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Sure. Let him play on the left and on the right. Long as he's not returning kicks. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMonkey Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 I agree no need for him to play offense i.e look at what happened to Jason Sehorn, he was never the same player after blowing his knee out returning kicks during preseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Sehorn only returned that one punt that got him hurt, as i recall. ha ha! Champ is too valuable in his true position to risk monkeying around anyplace else. Last year his punt returning told me that he didn't have what it takes to be a receiver, returner, or anyone else who must concentrate on the ball when he can be hit. Maybe in college, but not no mo'. Yesterday i heard a sound bite from him saying that he sees that there is speed now on that side of the ball, so he won't be lobbying to be a receiver,, and then he said something along the lines of "over the last few years i'd look out there and they were so slow I felt i had to do something." ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman56 Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 We don't need it/ He's too valuable. I would like to see Banks out there for trick plays. like what Pitt does with Randle-El. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 I don't care if he does, I just don't think that he would be able to do that much better than the guys we already got there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awgustlab Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Danny: You want the big bucks? I'll give you your big payday as long as you stick to playing corner and no more lobbying to play on offense. Champ: Uhhhhhhhhhhh........ok. So when do I get that check? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SkinsHokie Fan Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 I say he can every now and then just to change it up. He could just as easily tear an ACL trying to tackle someone. If the offense wants to give D coordinators something else to worry about 1-3 plays a game wont hurt, even if it is just as a decoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom [Giants fan] Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 This would be the dumbest thing.......EVER!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Last year Champ made it clear that, while he could do it in college, he is not an NFL caliber offensive weapon. He looked lost as a punt returner, very timid, and showed poor decision making as well as a capacity to fumble on the few offensive touches he got. In this league, he's a DB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Consigliere Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 He was a terrible PR, but one thing to remember when thinking about how bad he was is the fact that our blocking on punt and KR's may have been the worst in the league last year. We were absolutely wretched at blocking on returns, and I'm skeptical as to how good and effective our return game will be this year inspite of the arrival of Morton. As for the offensive side of the ball, I wouldn't mind him coming in occasionally against non-division opponents, that being said, I think we're set with Gardner, Coles, Jacobs and McCants (not at all sold on the other scrubs, Pat Johnson, and the speedy reject from Utah). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 Well he was on WTEM's sports reporters then on NBC 4 talking about being a dual player and dismissed the idea of him being on offense but thought he really didnt have a chance to excel at returns but is apparently cool with the idea of just being the best corner in the league. Besides unless his wife is about to become a hot actress and model and he plans on doing some modeling too, he doesnt need to try to become the next Sehorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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