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Santanaman to return punts in 2008?

Per Redskins Insider:

All of the wide receivers, except Antwaan Randle El and Santana Moss, are practicing. Randle El is the top punt returner, but coming off his knee surgery it would seem that the Redskins are taking a chance there. I also am hearing that Jim Zorn is not averse to having Moss return in certain situations as well.

Nothing here that constitutes news, but I like the thought all the same and it is an interesting concept. Keep in mind what had to happen for this to even be a consideration; without Malcolm Kelly and Devin Thomas on the roster, I don't see how this idea ever emerges. Santana Moss has been too valuable (and too injured?) over the past few seasons for us to give him appreciable playing time at the return position. 2005 was the last time he returned a punt (only 7 of them).

Now that we, potentially, have two guys who could compete with Moss for a #1 receiving spot and/or could cement the receiving ranks, it wouldn't baffle me to see Santanaman returning punts should Antwaan Randle-El succumb to injury. The Jets used him to great effect on special teams, particularly in 2002: he had 25 returns for 413 yards with two touchdowns. He was 4th in total punt return yards that season and 20+ returns (9) and touchdowns. His 16.7 average was good for 7th in the league.

And, if Wikipedia is to be believed, Moss:

graduated as [Miami's] all-time leader in receiving yards (2,546), punt return yards (1,196), and all-purpose yards (4,394).

Do we have a more dangerous player in space? You tell me:

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Could be used in spots

Kinda like back in the day when the Skins put Darrell Green back there in sintuations that required a big play.

by CptChaosSidekick on Jul 23, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh and

Moss,Santana that is; one of the best WR’s when having to adjust to the ball in the air.

by CptChaosSidekick on Jul 23, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Mixing it up

Zorn is a risk taker, while I can see him making more than a few mistakes this season Overall the risk taking will be a nice change in trying to make something happen. As Cooley has said the way the ball bounces can change a game and as season, hopefully it bounces the Redskins way, maybe with a couple of Santana punt return TD.

by dr WNC on Jul 23, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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