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3 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

with this line, that could happen and it could be a good thing--no sense rushing brooks in, so if Hubbard, Sanders, and Boone can tote the rock, that is  probably good in the long run. 

Question:  Does Blackshear (or Shirden) have return skills? 

Im being real- bounce year for sanders. Boone was impressive too, but I don't see him on the 53, I feel he's a prime-time PSer. 

For sure Blackshear has returner skills, he was 6th in KO average (I believe, Ill check). He a decent 3rd down RB as well. 

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https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/category/kickoff-returns/2023/REG/all/kickreturnsaverageyards/DESC

 

Blackshear was 13th, but players above him were not regular returners and flukes. 

It does seem among the normal returners, he was 6th overall with a 26.9 average. 12 out of his 16 returns were 20+ yards. 

That's petty dang good and the new KO makes him more valuable since there will be more returns.  I think he's a near lock, unless Im totally missing something. 

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29 minutes ago, Jackie Lee said:

If Detroit fans what this olb back he would probably be an upgrade for us?

 

Good question.  In 2021 he had 5 sacks, but he has not really been that impactful (stats) I do not see him as an upgrade---I am not sure an Edge can be found in the scrap heap that will upgrade us--just my opinion.  He will be 27 by the end of football season, fwiw,

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29 minutes ago, Basbear said:

Im being real- bounce year for sanders. Boone was impressive too, but I don't see him on the 53, I feel he's a prime-time PSer. 

For sure Blackshear has returner skills, he was 6th in KO average (I believe, Ill check). He a decent 3rd down RB as well. 

I totally blanked on blackshear KR--I was probably thinking punt returner--but I appreciate the memory jolt.  

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