RandyHolt Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 It seems like we are phasing Banks out of our offense. While he is still getting some snaps, we are not ft. him as a RB like we did earlier in the season. Banks seems bored to me on KR, the ball goes over his head, he is jogging off before the ball has even made it out of the endzone. I want Aldrick or Moss to get some touches in the return game. It can't hurt at this point to push him, as he only has 1 career return TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Ruckus Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Brandon Banks annoys me. Every time he brings the ball out of the endzone, I cringe. The guy is not talented anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Dude is the most frustrating guy on the roster. Yesterday's blunder was COMPLETELY inexcusable. On top of it all, I'm sick and tired of him taking the ball 5 yards deep out of the end zone and repeatedly failing to make it to the 20. He's a small man and can't take any contact. There has to be a better option on the roster for returns, right? This!!! I have NOT been on the cut Banks bandwagon until yesterday. He continually set us up for bad field position. He looked like a lobotomized version of Randle El back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan In NM Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 You and me both LegendaryFan. Those that he brought out yesterday got a what the ____ are you thinking. Take a knee, you aren't going to even get to the 20 for cryin out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Brandon Banks annoys me. Every time he brings the ball out of the endzone, I cringe. The guy is not talented anymore. And the worse his form gets, and the more frustrated he becomes; the worse his dumbass decisions to run things back when he should play the percentage game cost this team. Deactivate him, boost a youngster up to the 53, and let Robinson and Moss handle the return duties. Or even Paul. We have many options that no longer justify the need for Banks. Even more so when Banks hasn't been much of anything outside of his rookie year. Make the change Mike. This is one area of your team that's a serious embarrassment. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GO HAMSKINS Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 We can get Robinson to do what Banks is doing now..Hankerson seems to have his head on straight so I can only see Banks getting cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan In NM Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 As it's been said, cut banks bring in a kickoff specialist in his place. And no not talking about a returner, talking about someone to just kick off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Ruckus Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Brandon Banks knows that his time is limited. With that knowledge, he is going to take more and more risks to try and justify his spot. It's going to get worse as the season goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I hate to pile on but seriously, I have a hard time with Banks. We would get more yardage on returns if he didn't even touch the ball. I have really liked our coverage on Special Teams, especially Alexander who seems to be involved in every single play, but Banks has a hard time returning kicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf85 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 This guy has to go I'm sick and tired of having bad field position. Hes not talented and he is a moron with his decision making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter44 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Banks should've been gone months ago. He makes some really bad decisions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyvern Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 For better or for worse, I think Banks is probably being retained as a utility offensive player, and an added gimmick for the read option. (Probably Helu will get that role next season.) The fact is the Skins corps of running backs has become depleted -- Banks is a speedy body they can plug in. I'm not sure if he is as fast as he once was -- but he's still got speed and can change directions quickly. But after that -- I see a lot of negatives.about Banks, #1 negative is his head -- the guy makes awful decisions. Kickoffs, punt returns -- what is the guy thinking? And there are times when he just doesn't seem to get what is required of him on the play #2 is his hands -- he isn't good at securing the football, and he's been lucky the fumbles have bounced safely and haven't cost the team. #3 is his size -- it seems opponents can easily take this guy down after first contact. He gets dominated even by the short DBs, and that's a liability when they are jostling for the incoming pass. And his short stature makes it very risky passing to him over the middle (I think Banks was the intended target on Griffen's interception in the Thanksgiving game.) #4 is his blocking ability -- probably related to his size, but when he's in -- the Skins have one less blocker on the field. #5 is his maturity -- some of this is probably impacting his decision-making -- but another factor is I seen a few instances when he started acting up a little bit like Hall does with after-the-whistle jawing,etc. In spite of all that I guess I can accept why the Skins will stick with Banks for the 2012 season, but I hope they only use him on plays where he's near the sidelines. I think you're going to see Banks taking knees more often on kick-returns, but Smith will still allow him more leeway on punt-returns. I'd expect Banks gets a few of the pitchouts when he's near the sideline. True, the more he's been used in the offense -- the more the coaches must see his limitations --but they need someone for that Helu role. While I suspect Banks may not make next year's roster -- I have come to accept they'll use him as best as possible this year, simply to avoid injuries to speedsters like Alderick Robinson, whose future with the Skins are brighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Banks is here for the duration. Won't make it next year unless he shows serious increase in value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeluCopter29 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I think he has more value then people realize. But he needs to make better decisions in the return game, and honestly I think Paul should be returning kicks with Banks doing punts. Except for the one yesterday, he seemed to be doing a pretty good job with decisions there to me. Paul is a little bigger and has some good speed, so I think he'd be better suited to return kicks. That said, I've been disappointed Banks hasn't been used more in the offense. He has phenomenal speed and he can make plays in space. What we need to do is to find a way to get him the ball more on offense and give him a chance to make plays against the defense rather then a kickoff unit. I think he'd have more success that way. More of the plays like the 3rd down catch he had yesterday would benefit him well. Suffice to say, I think his biggest detriment has been an improper use of his skill set. Special teams isn't the place for him. Denard Robinson anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 This!!!I have NOT been on the cut Banks bandwagon until yesterday. He continually set us up for bad field position. He looked like a lobotomized version of Randle El back there. If he's going to be Beasley's size (kid in DAL), I'd like to see him add some of Beasley's (and he's a rook) "head for the game" to his speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Banks is an X-Factor that probably isn't going to reach his potential until 2-3 years from now. My understanding is he hasn't been the same since hurting his knee, so I'm not pressed to get rid of him. I wouldn't replace him with a backup o-linemen, that's what I'm saying. Let him go through camp again next year and see if someone beats him out. He's gonna figure it out eventually. Question is will it be with us or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Denard Robinson anyone? I haven't seen him run any spectacular routes, make any solid catches or rush the ball with any fervor. So what exactly is his skill set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I've been a huge supporter/defender his whole time here but his mental mistakes are baffling and he doesn't add much (he did get open down field yesterday though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbubba4life Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 For some reason i have this vision that if we make the playoffs hes going to pull a David Tyree for us in a huge moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKiNz Jus 2 sick Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I think he should stay but he needs to reach out to brian mitchell on becoming a better return man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 He's gonna figure it out eventually. Question is will it be with us or not... My guess would be Walmart. Serioulsy - fielding a punt in your own end zone. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyskins Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I thought it was difficult to keep a roster spot for him even while thinking he could be a big-time return threat. Now that he is becoming a liability in the return game I see no reason to keep him at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempre_victrix Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Banks fielding the ball on the 1 and stepping backward into the end zone could have been huge. Smith needs to make him understand when not to field kicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
End2round2sanders Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 He reminds me of Clark/Sanders combination, I say he stays and this thread should go. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truskinsfan18 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 He is a Percy Harvin type of player. He MUST stay, period. We are slowly incorporating him into our Developing offense. When he's on the field, no one can catch him. If anyone can turn him into a star, it's RGThreesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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