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Kealoha Pilares

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Didn't see this posted, but thought ya'll would enjoy this article on a receiver that is still in the battle for no. 3.

He’s the team’s kickoff returner and one of a handful of candidates for the No. 3 receiver position. A versatile breakaway threat, he’s run back kickoffs, caught passes and even run end-arounds to ensure his spot.

“When you’re in the NFL, any way to help the team out is my mentality,” Pilares said. “Coach always talks about knowing your roles, so I have to just go out and look for ways to help out the team.”

Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/08/16/3460050/pilares-hopes-to-be-blessing-for.html

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i think he's alright and i love that he got that return for a TD last year, but i've never quite understood the love that many have for him in here.

i hope he lives up to people's hopes.

Well, I can't remember him being involved in any overly bad plays last year, so he's got that going for him.

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I myself started a thread about the difference between kr and pr trying to figure out how to

get Adams to do both, cut Pilares, and keep another receiver.

Then I read he was 7th (?) in ko returns last year, or something like that. As much

as our special teams stink, he may have been our best player statistically. Probably

should keep him.

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I myself started a thread about the difference between kr and pr trying to figure out how to

get Adams to do both, cut Pilares, and keep another receiver.

Then I read he was 7th (?) in ko returns last year, or something like that. As much

as our special teams stink, he may have been our best player statistically. Probably

should keep him.

If you subtract his fluke 101 yard TD return he's one of the worst in the league

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If you subtract his fluke 101 yard TD return he's one of the worst in the league

Yes you're right that one 101 kick off return is what made him 7th in the league. You're right.

still better than anything armanti has done ever.

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