Woodson to return punts

[Patler]

He's straight up - not good enough to perform that duty and he's valuable to us as a CB with maybe a special assignment as an ocassional WR.

As I recall he was a decent punt returner in college.
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[Deputy Nutz]

Charles Woodson is at his best when he has the ball in his hands. He doesn't get that opportunity very much as a cornerback. He didn't win the Heisman because of his skills as a corner, he got them because he was purely the best all around football player anyone had seen in a decade. The Raiders were foolish not to use him as the primary punt returner, and they failed to recognize his value to the offense as well. Woodson had silly skills in college with the ball in his hands.

Lets face it he might be more valuable to this team catching punts, and running some reverses or go routes on offense, then just sitting out on an island as a corner.

I say go back and read the history book of Michigan football, read about Charles Woodson, get a mean on, and cheer him on like crazy when he drops back to return a punt or two. Hell, he simply can't be any worse than Chatman.

Just because the inept Raiders failed to utilze Woodson's talents, don't fall into the same trap, Woodson might be a litle more eager and excited to play this game if he is used the way he is supposed to.

[Patler]

I agree Nutz. Maybe he can be like Deion Sanders, didn't return punts all the time, but was a threat to score whenever he did.

Heck, they're paying Woodson a lot of money, might as well get as much out of him as they can.

[woodbuck27]

He's straight up - not good enough to perform that duty and he's valuable to us as a CB with maybe a special assignment as an ocassional WR.

As I recall he was a decent punt returner in college.
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This is the NFL Patler and you of all people understand the meaning of that.

By the way. Glad to see " the Return of Patler ".

This Charles Woodson returning punts "cup of expresso" not Kool-aid . .

is just some of that - just Pre - TC Shock and Awe baloney, we have to put up with as fans.

Is T2 trying to get out of his job? Maybe he and Jim Bates are cooking something really special up for their futures?

I don't expect a player with Charles Woodson's resume regarding injury, to realistically be considered as OUR primary punt returner.

Now, if that is "in fact" the case.

Bye bye to one of OUR Mr. Rodgers.

WOW ! Putting on the brakes. I just read Dr.Nutz post and maybe there is something to this?

I need to study Charles Woodson 101.

[Patler]

This is the NFL Patler and you of all people understand the meaning of that.

Well sure it is, but I don't understand how you could call him "straight up - not good enough". He has as solid a resume as anyone else on the roster. The other candidates are just college returners too.

[Patler]

In reality, I won't be surprised if he returns some, but I doubt he will be the only punt returner. I think some of this might be just to make him happy.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't care that much if he gets injured. They have lots of young guys who can benefit from the playing time. Might as well see if Woodson can make a difference returning punts.

If Woodson turns out to be the Y2K Woodson, I'll change my tune.

[woodbuck27]

This is the NFL Patler and you of all people understand the meaning of that.

Well sure it is, but I don't understand how you could call him "straight up - not good enough". He has as solid a resume as anyone else on the roster. The other candidates are just college returners too.

Patler:

If we were arm wrestling right now, I'd ask you for a re-grip.

Nutz's post said some things to me, I wasn't aware of.

Also, I'm thinking that if T2 and the Coach's have this in mind to give Woodson a shot as the #1 punt returner?

1. They are either souring/soured on Cory Rodgers? or

2. They do want all they can get from C. Woodson for money already spent (maybe wasted ??). How long do we really expect him to be productive for us? or

3. Maybe they are pissed at Woodson for his absence from the OTA's and are going to burn him at the stake?

It all goes with the territory.The learning curve.

[Deputy Nutz]

Woodson also didn't get anything of a signing bonus, so if he gets seriously hurt, he gets cut with no cost to the Packers.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Boy, if Woodson is reading this forum, I bet he has a warm fuzzy feeling.

Welcome to Green Bay! Break a leg!

[woodbuck27]

Woodson also didn't get anything of a signing bonus, so if he gets seriously hurt, he gets cut with no cost to the Packers.

Nutz:

I thought we guranteed him about $10 Million in the first season, and gave him something like a ridiculous 7 year contract for like $38 Million lovlies?

I wasn't here for that marvelous news.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I think we just started an internet rumor that Woodson broke his leg.

[woodbuck27]

Woodson also didn't get anything of a signing bonus, so if he gets seriously hurt, he gets cut with no cost to the Packers.

If your correct I say. . .burn him at the stake as he won't be worth a hill of beans within two seasons.

He can play both ways. He can return all kickoff's and punts.

He can run Favre's towels out to him.

Use him up !!!

Are we in Romper room ?

[Deputy Nutz]

The Packer did guarantee him 10 million this year but it is a roster bonus that is paid out this year, plus his salary which is paid out this year.

[woodbuck27]

The Packer did guarantee him 10 million this year but it is a roster bonus that is paid out this year, plus his salary which is paid out this year.

Dr. Nutz:

So if it suits T2. Can he be cut any time following this season, and the cost to us only be - that $10 Million?