Packers considering change at returner· Page 3

Porforis
Veteran Member

5 years ago

Can’t say I have the answer but I doubt that the returner is the issue with the Packers regularly returning the ball to behind the 25 yard line on kickoffs, even when the ball is say, kicked to the 7 or so. When nearly every team we face is consistently doing better than we are despite several different returners over the last couple years and this year in particular, that tells me there’s a much deeper problem than “guy who can’t run or find holes”.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

5 years ago

#22

I was kind of surprised to see Sheppard back off instead of fair catching the last punt. I'm not faulting him, but I just thought he would catch it where it landed to ensure no way we get pinned inside the five.

wpr
Preferred Member

5 years ago

#23

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

I agree. It was a real surprise to see him let the ball hit the ground and roll.

Cheesey
Preferred Member

5 years ago

#24

I can’t help but wonder, is he so scared of making another big mistake, that he won’t do what is needed (like fair catching that last punt) and he let the ball go past him.

earthquake
Member

5 years ago

#25

We tend to think of these things situations as solely the returner's decision, and while there certainly is some element of decision making on Sheppard's part, it's possible that the ST coach told him not to field it unless it was clean (I didn't see the play so I don't know how close the Chiefs players were to him).

It's a little surprising to not see someone like Tramon Williams back there in that case. I seem to remember the occasional Tramon or Charles Woodson back to field punts in critical situations like this.

blank

go.pack.go.
Veteran Member

5 years ago

#26

We tend to think of these things situations as solely the returner's decision, and while there certainly is some element of decision making on Sheppard's part, it's possible that the ST coach told him not to field it unless it was clean (I didn't see the play so I don't know how close the Chiefs players were to him).

It's a little surprising to not see someone like Tramon Williams back there in that case. I seem to remember the occasional Tramon or Charles Woodson back to field punts in critical situations like this.

Originally Posted by: earthquake

I do too. Randall Cobb as well. However if Tramon hasn’t been practicing doing that, I’d rather him not be out there in critical situations.

Important Information:

The PACKERSHOME uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More Details Close

Fan Shout

Zero2Cool (24m) : Losing 2nd round pick for a one year rental, not ideal. Especially a headcase.

TheKanataThrilla (42m) : Pickens for Jaire may be interesting. Definitely not sure we want Pickens long term.

dfosterf (1h) : No.Absolutely not

Zero2Cool (1h) : NO NO NO NO NO NO!!1 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

dhazer (1h) : scenario: Our main prospects are off the board when our pick comes around, do we just throw a 2nd round pick at Pittsburgh for Pickens

TheKanataThrilla (1h) : Hopefully she had some comfort that her son will be live his dream when she passed away. Sad news.

Mucky Tundra (2h) : Damn that sucks

Zero2Cool (2h) : News about Derrick Harmon mom, saddening.

Zero2Cool (3h) : Mark Murphy: "I predict we will trade up once and down twice."

beast (5h) : Rip the Packers and getting the fans yelling and booing him

beast (5h) : Super competitive Bears fan and WWE "superstar" wrestler, Seth Rollins is supposed to announce a Bears pick and absolutely rip Packers

packerfanoutwest (18h) : Golden

beast (19h) : I want DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon

Mucky Tundra (19h) : And I can't be looking at my phone

Mucky Tundra (19h) : Hey I'm at work lol

Zero2Cool (21h) : btw, new site chat won't delete auto like

Zero2Cool (21h) : because everyone left like wimps

TheKanataThrilla (21h) : I am wondering if there is some type of autoclear when there isn't activity after a certain amount of time.

Mucky Tundra (22h) : What happened in the chat? Me and Zero posted a few things earlier and they're all gone

dfosterf (22h) : 10-15 min bs plus flyover

dfosterf (22h) : Yes

Zero2Cool (22h) : 7pm is when this kicks off????

buckeyepackfan (22h) : I told him. IT'S VONTE MACK , no matter what!

buckeyepackfan (22h) : He asked me who I thought The Browns were taking.

buckeyepackfan (22h) : 2. Would of had to wear Browns gear all week. NOPE I'll watch from my living room.

buckeyepackfan (22h) : He wanted to know if I would go. 2 things, would have had to fly from Detroit to Green Bay. Nope

buckeyepackfan (22h) : All expense paid trip to the draft. He will be in the Browns section. I told him to say hi to J-10VE for me 😃😃i

buckeyepackfan (22h) : For a call from my nephew, he won an sllexp

TheKanataThrilla (24-Apr) : Hope to see everyone in the Chat tonight!!! Go Pack Go!!!

TheKanataThrilla (24-Apr) : Jeanty would be a great pick-up for the Bears. I see Warren mocked to them as well who I think would be a great selection.

Zero2Cool (24-Apr) : GameDay Chat is open. Posting bits an tids in there.

Zero2Cool (24-Apr) : Excellent Source: The Bears have a deal in place to move up to 5 if Jeanty is there.

Zero2Cool (24-Apr) : Probably not until 10pm will be making pick

dfosterf (24-Apr) : But it is still not tonight. Lol

wpr (24-Apr) : Today is finally here.

dfosterf (24-Apr) : I should have put it in quotes

dfosterf (24-Apr) : It is the title of a you tube video.

dfosterf (24-Apr) : I'm not assuming anything

beast (24-Apr) : If they aren't doing it, then why are you assuming they know how to do it?

dfosterf (23-Apr) : Mackelvie

dfosterf (23-Apr) : Michael Macelvie- NFL teams know how to draft- Why don"t they?

dfosterf (23-Apr) : Youtube

Zero2Cool (23-Apr) : Packers were not selected for the 2025 Hall of Fame game.

dfosterf (23-Apr) : PFOW Out of our division would be a good thing imo

Zero2Cool (23-Apr) : Jameson Williams is done at 24 years old? What? He's a WR, not QB. I'm missing something here haha

wpr (23-Apr) : Tomorrow is almost here.

packerfanoutwest (23-Apr) : would you want him if Pack needed a back up qb?

packerfanoutwest (23-Apr) : JW is done......stick a fork in him

Zero2Cool (23-Apr) : You should. He goes to AFC that helps Packers.

packerfanoutwest (23-Apr) : don't care

Please sign in to use Fan Shout

2024 Packers Schedule

Friday, Sep 6 @ 7:15 PM

Eagles

29 - 34

Sunday, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM

COLTS

16 - 10

Sunday, Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM

Titans

30 - 14

Sunday, Sep 29 @ 12:00 PM

VIKINGS

29 - 31

Sunday, Oct 6 @ 3:25 PM

Rams

24 - 19

Sunday, Oct 13 @ 12:00 PM

CARDINALS

34 - 13

Sunday, Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM

TEXANS

24 - 22

Sunday, Oct 27 @ 12:00 PM

Jaguars

30 - 27

Sunday, Nov 3 @ 3:25 PM

LIONS

14 - 24

Sunday, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM

Bears

20 - 19

Sunday, Nov 24 @ 3:25 PM

49ERS

38 - 10

Thursday, Nov 28 @ 7:20 PM

DOLPHINS

30 - 17

Thursday, Dec 5 @ 7:15 PM

Lions

31 - 34

Sunday, Dec 15 @ 7:20 PM

Seahawks

30 - 13

Monday, Dec 23 @ 7:15 PM

SAINTS

34 - 0

Sunday, Dec 29 @ 3:25 PM

Vikings

25 - 27

Sunday, Jan 5 @ 12:00 PM

BEARS

22 - 24