Wondering about Smitty doing returns....

[unicar15]

If I remember correctly Devin Thomas was averaging pretty good return yards in DC. That might be why he is going to be active this week.

[CRA]

Not to split hairs, but according to him he sought out the coaches and volunteered.

I hope he continues.

I hope he does as well.

[SOJA]

If I remember correctly Devin Thomas was averaging pretty good return yards in DC. That might be why he is going to be active this week.

this. I'd like to see what he can do

[BlacknBlueBoy]

Did Thomas return punts, or just kick offs? I wouldn't take the kick off duties away from Goodson. He seems way to focused on breaking one. It could be a momentum killer for the guy after his relatively good showing so far.

One things for sure, Thomas sounds like he is really fired up about the chance to show off ASAP.

[Paintballr]

Didn't a couple years ago after the NFC Championship game he said he no longer wanted to do punt returns anymore? Thats what shocked me about this past weekend but I loved it.

[CRA]

Did Thomas return punts, or just kick offs? I wouldn't take the kick off duties away from Goodson. He seems way to focused on breaking one. It could be a momentum killer for the guy after his relatively good showing so far.

One things for sure, Thomas sounds like he is really fired up about the chance to show off ASAP.

only KR

[2plankingpanther]

Not a big fan of Smitty doing punt returns.

[goodoleboy]

Not to split hairs, but according to him he sought out the coaches and volunteered.

I hope he continues.

This is true. He also pitched a hissy fit over being forced by the coaches to do it several years ago. I think he just wants the ball in his hands more since he can't beat double coverages as easily as he could before getting hurt.

[KDawg004]

When u have a player who has made the pro-bowl as a return man, and your team is 1-5..... U gotta think outside the box

I'm all for thinking outside of the box but did you see the Bears game? Sure Clausen had a big part in it but we couldn't get a pass game going to save our lives. Smitty is too important to be fielding punts even if we're 1-5.

[Niner National]

I'm all for thinking outside of the box but did you see the Bears game? Sure Clausen had a big part in it but we couldn't get a pass game going to save our lives. Smitty is too important to be fielding punts even if we're 1-5.

I hate this argument. I very rarely see PR get hurt. I see receivers get hurt far more often.

If you're afraid of getting hurt, don't play the game.

[brandon_87]

I just think what ever helps us win is what we need to do, not only is smith a better punt returner then munnerlyn but the energy it brings to the team is something u can't measure.

[Guest Jacob3-89]

To the 30... The 40... The 50.. The 40.. The 30.. 20 10... 5. Touchdown downnnnnn steve smithh

[CRA]

the injury risk is bogus.

Smitty is probably more likely to get get injured blocking on running downs than returning 4 punts in a game. How important is Wes Welker in NE?

[goodoleboy]

the injury risk is bogus.

Smitty is probably more likely to get get injured blocking on running downs than returning 4 punts in a game. How important is Wes Welker in NE?

Agreed. In my mind Fox letting a whiny diva receiver make the decision on who returns punts is a greater reason he should go than most of the reasons I read here.