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So who's going to return kicks and punts?


PhillyB

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With munnerlyn's position at cornerback now arguably the most critical one on the team, it doesn't seem to make much sense to let him return punts (though he was damn good at it last season.)

To the guys covering camp: who have they been running the most at the two positions? Is Goodson still taking most of the KO duties?

Depending on how preseason goes, I'm expecting to see Goodson stay on the KO returns (he's gonna break at least one this season if our blocking is halfway decent) and then Armanti to take punts, if he's as good as everyone's saying he is.

Captain needs to stay solely at CB to minimize risk of injury.

Thoughts?

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I'd like to see Armanti at PR. Maybe throw Smitty in a few times if our offense is stagnant and we need a boost.

I feel like KR will be a non factor this year due to the new touchback rules. Goodson can sit back there to kneel down though lol.

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After watching last night's games, it is clear that there isn't going to be a whole lot of kick returns this year.

Not until the winter when the ball gets hard as a rock. I think you will start seeing some teams bring the ball out if they have a guy that is a real threat.

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