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Wallace might return Kicks!!

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by dolfan40, Jul 15, 2014.

  1. dolfan40

    dolfan40 Well-Known Member

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    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/15/mike-wallace-i-may-get-back-there-for-kickoff-returns/
     
  2. MikeHoncho

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    I'd be okay with this

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  3. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    I'd think it's fine too. People make too big a deal about possible injuries on returns. There are a lot of rules in place to protect players on special teams and it rarely happens. I'd say he's in more danger lining up at WR.
     
  4. Sceeto

    Sceeto Well-Known Member

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    Link is not working, but yes, I think it's a good idea. When that guy took some of the those quick, short passes to the house, it was amazing. That was his pure speed. Some will say that he gets paid too much to be a returner because he might get hurt, etc. I say blah, blah. Go for it.
     
  5. PhinFan1968

    PhinFan1968 To 2020, and BEYOND! Club Member

    Ya I think there was a study that proved getting hurt returning kicks was not as common as many believe.
     
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  6. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    IMO There is a much bigger risk for the guys running full speed into blockers, getting cut and blocked from behind and so forth than there is to the actual returner.
     
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  7. byroan

    byroan Giggity Staff Member Administrator Luxury Box

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    As bad as Thigpen was, I don't mind this occasionally. Don't want him a regular returner though. Save his energy for deep passes.
     
  8. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    He's got one professional return, and pedestrian results on the handful he did in college. I don't think he's the answer there.
     
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  9. PhinFan1968

    PhinFan1968 To 2020, and BEYOND! Club Member

    I hear ya, and I used to think exactly the same, but there was a study that showed it's less risky than several other positions, I believe WR was one. Wish I had the link.
     
  10. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

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    Strikes me as a PR statement.

    He's combating an image he got during the off season that he's not working as hard as others because he spent a bunch of time away while others worked with Tannehill privately every day. He also showed up to the off season program a day late. So what does he do to improve his image? He spends a couple extra minutes catching balls on the JUGS machines during the few practice days that the media are allowed to attend, and he starts making statements to the press about returning kicks knowing full well the coaches likely have no interest in that. It's great image rehab and it's working. Pretty smart, if you ask me.
     
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  11. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Yeah I'm not buyin it, kickoff returns is a specific talent, just because your fast doesn't mean it's the answer, angles, vision, anticipation and pure running thru the smoke at full speed guts.
     
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  12. Ohio Fanatic

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    Well, he's my ace kick returner in Madden, so that would definitely translate to the real games
     
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  13. Unlucky 13

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    LOL, no way I risk him getting hurt that way in Madden. Injuries might not be more likely for returners in real life, but they sure as Hell are in the game!
     
  14. Clark Kent

    Clark Kent Fighter of the Nightman

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    Where's Ted Ginn playing these days? Did he reup with Carolina?
     
  15. invid

    invid Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Arizona IIRC.
     
  16. vt_dolfan

    vt_dolfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    Sides...you just said hes not the answer based on one professional and a handful of college returns? Kind of a small sample to make such a final determination isnt it?
     
  17. rdhstlr23

    rdhstlr23 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    No thanks. Guarantee he doesn't return kicks. He's just blowing air.
     
  18. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    It's a pretty specialized skill and him not doing it much in games is indicative of an inability to convince coaches or demonstrate he can do it in practice.
     
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  19. Sceeto

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    Dig you bro, but this is hilarious. This is like borderline conspiracy theory s--t. Well, maybe just someone getting creative and really reaching to support their public opinion of a player. On the other hand, you could be right. :pointlol:
     
  20. jdang307

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    It'll work better when he does 1,200 yards 8 TDs ...

    I'm a Wallace apologist but I agree with CK. He's had two years in a row where he's perceived as being a whiner/selfish. Before 2012 there was mostly praise about his work ethic, teamwork etc. He was working out during the lockout remember.

    It's image repairing.
     
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  21. WhiteIbanez

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    Hartline should be our PR at least
     
  22. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    He doesn't have the strength in his grip to hold on to a football with that type of impact.
     
  23. Sceeto

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    No reason to be an apologist.

    He hardly has been a nationally known "whiner" type like a T.O, etc. That's being a bit overblown and to some extent, all the great ones do at times. Before 2012? Of course no one complained before 2012, "Treason never prospers because if it prospers, no one dare call it it treason". All things considered with how bad the OL was and that Tanne got sacked more than any other QB, etc, etc, he didn't have that bad of a year.

    I just thought it sounded funny.
     
  24. muskrat21

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    I'd be happier with Miller back there. He tore it up at UM returning kicks/punts. just ask any OSU fan.
     
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  25. Sceeto

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    Hmmm. I could imagine him being very good in that department. He's very good at seeing and cruising through the lanes and creases.
     
  26. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    For the life of me I can't understand why Rishard Matthews doesn't return punts.
     
  27. Sceeto

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    Maybe DJ can return punts.
     
  28. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    He'll be on punt blocking team.
     
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  29. MAFishFan

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    only if the kick comes directly to him and is placed perfectly
     
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  30. vt_dolfan

    vt_dolfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    Thats a good point...I would agree with you there!
     
  31. VManis

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    He did it at OSU and IIRC he has the school record for the longest return.
     
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  32. xphinfanx

    xphinfanx Stay strong my friends.

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    His percentage of long ball catches is questionable.
     
  33. Clark Kent

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    If he's not the starting RB this season, I think this would be a good idea. Either way, we need to get rid of Thigpen. He's not impactful enough as a return man to warrant taking a roster spot as a pure specialist.
     
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  34. PhinFan1968

    PhinFan1968 To 2020, and BEYOND! Club Member

    And he soaks his hands in Mink Oil for a few months...
     
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  35. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    college players don't hit like NFL players..

    Hartline would get broken in half, he has no balance..
     
  36. WhiteIbanez

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    :lol:
     
  37. dWreck

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  38. Mitchellenman

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    Why not give it a shot? See what happens
     
  39. Itsdahumidity

    Itsdahumidity X gonna take it from ya

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    Hey Wallace, no to returning, yes to fighting for the freakin ball!! How bout that?
     
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  40. SICK

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    He'd trip during a fair catch.
     

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