Kickoff Returns...

[PantherBrew]

Am I the only that loves Ginn as a punt returner and WR, but think he leaves a lot left to be desired as a kickoff returner. 

 

I really think Barner could be given a shot again as KR, but I do share the concern about fumbling possibility, but Ginn has those concerns too. 

 

Also, I think it would help reduce the risk of injury to Ginn, KR is a high risk job, and I would hate for him to go down on it.  He is too vital to our offense now. 

 

Yes, I know we are 9-3 and have won 8 in a row, but we can always get better and kickoff field position hasn't been great. 

 

 

[YoungPanthers89]

Not much blocking out there

[PantherBrew]

Not much blocking out there

 

That could be the issue, but i feel like we have decent blocking for Ginn on PRs. 

 

I dunno, its hard to really tell about the blocking without the All-22. 

 

But again, the injury risk on they play was part of the concern too. 

 

If Barner is going to be active, use him. 

[ed bell]

He's a seasoned vet... With sure hands... And fast.... Just because he hasn't blown us away doesn't mean he can't or won't... I can't get behind trying a rookie out there now.

[Lemory]

Hard to return kicks when most of them sail out the back of the end zone.

[PantherBrew]

Limited Sample, but Barner had two kick returns in Preseason for 32 and 24 yards. 

 

32 was the longest one of the preseason too.  

[KSpan]

Agree with teh above posters that the blocking has worsened the last few weeks.  Not sure how or why, though injuries to Hartsock and Blackburn may be playing an issue, but I still think Ginn is our best returner option at this point... give the guy a seam and he's gone.  Just have to get the seam.

[Cpt slay a ho]

if he goes down that's what hixon is for, but yeah kinda looks like he just takes what he's given on KR or PR.........looks like mark jones

[Darth Biscuit]

Catch the ball, hold on to the ball, get to the 20-30 yard line, I'm happy...

 

Honestly I'm fine with taking a knee in the endzone every time...  turnovers on kickoffs are KILLER.

[SZ James (banned)]

yep

http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/player/_/stat/returning/sort/yardsPerKickReturn

[General_Purr]

put barner out there

[ed bell]

put barner out there

Nope... Can't agree

[the butch]

He's a rookie. No.

[Cary Kollins]

Not a terrible idea seeing how important Ginn has become in our passing game.  But I wouldn't trust Barner back there quite yet.

 

Hell I would put Stewart back there before Barner.