Who will step up at WR?

[garnet_black215]

Originally Posted by hellraiser24

I am more concerned about replacing him at punt returner than WR. We will have no problem finding another go-to receiver. His talents at punt returner are tough to replace.

I'll agree with this. What Ace did in the punt return game will certainly be missed, but maybe Joe Robinson had more to do with this than we think. If so, hopefully whoever takes his place can do just as good of a job.

[usc1]

Originally Posted by garnet_black215

I'll agree with this. What Ace did in the punt return game will certainly be missed, but maybe Joe Robinson had more to do with this than we think. If so, hopefully whoever takes his place can do just as good of a job.

I think Joe Robinson did make some improvements. But I'll say this, in every long punt return this year someone was in position to make a tackle on Ace early, but his elite quickness and speed prevented that from happening. We don't have another Ace on the roster so I expect we'll get a little worse in that area next year. Really gonna miss him back at PR.

[#1 :D]

Do you think shaq Roland will be given a shot at punt returns? It certainly seems like he has the moves and the ability to follow his blockers and read the field.

[Deerman2011]

Originally Posted by usc1

I think Joe Robinson did make some improvements. But I'll say this, in every long punt return this year someone was in position to make a tackle on Ace early, but his elite quickness and speed prevented that from happening. We don't have another Ace on the roster so I expect we'll get a little worse in that area next year. Really gonna miss him back at PR.

I'm not sure if Ronnie Martin can be ready to go (PR) but from watching him play he has the speed and moves.

[garnet_black215]

To me, the PR job has always been a case of "don't screw it up." By that I mean you don't have to take it to the house every time or even break a 50 yarder, but make smart decisions and hold on to the ball. I think we'll be a little disappointed if the production isn't there from this unit in 2013, but as long as it doesn't cost us a game we'll be fine.

But hey, if we can find a guy who can do as good of a job as Ace did, or nearly as good of a job, fine by me!