The Hogster wrote:I actually see the rule change as making guys like Banks more valuable. First, touchbacks have gone up considerably, but there are returnable kicks each game. You want an explosive & dynamic return guy who can make the most out of fewer opportunities. This is especially true because the Kickoff coverage team is a lot closer to the returner when the ball is caught now. As a result, having (just a guy) back there could result in you starting inside your own 20 on a returnable kickoff.
Brandon Banks 2011 preseason KOR record vs 2010 preseason KOR
2010 - 3 KOR 74 Yds 24.7 Avg 40 Long
2011 - 5 KOR 152 Yds 30.4 Avg 58 Long
So far, the sample of the 2011 preseason supposts your post.
Does the same sort of reasoning apply to kickers with big legs? Are they even more valuable since they can virtually guarantee starts from the 20?
Gano was THE BEST KO man outdoors last year - not in terms of total touchbacks but in terms of average starting position. I LOVE our current situation with regards to the kickoff game - both kicking and returning.
DarthMonk
Red_One43 wrote:
The Hogster wrote:I actually see the rule change as making guys like Banks more valuable. First, touchbacks have gone up considerably, but there are returnable kicks each game. You want an explosive & dynamic return guy who can make the most out of fewer opportunities. This is especially true because the Kickoff coverage team is a lot closer to the returner when the ball is caught now. As a result, having (just a guy) back there could result in you starting inside your own 20 on a returnable kickoff.
Brandon Banks 2011 preseason KOR record vs 2010 preseason KOR
2010 - 3 KOR 74 Yds 24.7 Avg 40 Long 2011 - 5 KOR 152 Yds 30.4 Avg 58 Long
So far, the sample of the 2011 preseason supposts your post.
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DarthMonk wrote:Does the same sort of reasoning apply to kickers with big legs? Are they even more valuable since they can virtually guarantee starts from the 20?
Gano was THE BEST KO man outdoors last year - not in terms of total touchbacks but in terms of average starting position. I LOVE our current situation with regards to the kickoff game - both kicking and returning.
DarthMonk
Red_One43 wrote:
The Hogster wrote:I actually see the rule change as making guys like Banks more valuable. First, touchbacks have gone up considerably, but there are returnable kicks each game. You want an explosive & dynamic return guy who can make the most out of fewer opportunities. This is especially true because the Kickoff coverage team is a lot closer to the returner when the ball is caught now. As a result, having (just a guy) back there could result in you starting inside your own 20 on a returnable kickoff.
Brandon Banks 2011 preseason KOR record vs 2010 preseason KOR
2010 - 3 KOR 74 Yds 24.7 Avg 40 Long 2011 - 5 KOR 152 Yds 30.4 Avg 58 Long
So far, the sample of the 2011 preseason supposts your post.
