Punt Returners Shaping Up

[Jeremy Igo]

Punt returners became a bit clearer at OTA practice today, and kept the same rotation throughout practice. 

In order...

 

Ted Ginn

Brenton Bersin (Don't shoot the messenger)

De'Andre Presley

Damiere Byrd

Obviously, Ted Ginn is the favorite to win the starting punt return position. He has proven effective there in the past for the Panthers. 

For me, the most interesting prospect here is Damiere Byrd. During rookie camp I noted the Panthers would probably be taking a look at him at punt returns. South Carolina Gamecock fans were quick to point out the fact he had never attempted punt returns in college. 

None the less, the Panthers appear to be giving him a shot. And with his quickness, why not. Any hint of daylight and Byrd could be in the end zone. 

 

Byrd looked pretty comfortable for a guy that had never fielded punts before. I saw no drops on any catchable punts. Ted Ginn did drop an easy punt. Go figure. 

It will be interesting next week to see how this unit is shaping up. 

 

 

Edited June 4, 2015 by Jeremy Igo

[Darth Biscuit]

Yeah I mean why wouldn't Ginn be the guy unless Byrd turns out to be great?

 

Bersin, sorry bro... I'm tired of just watching you catch it and hoping that you don't fug up this time.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

relieved to see that Bersin is NOT on that list

​He is on the list...

[X-Clown on 1]

Say goodbye to Wofford, Bersin, because this years camp will be the last time you're there as a Panther.

[Jeremy Igo]

relieved to see that Bersin is NOT on that list

​Read again

[top dawg]

Fly, Byrd. Fly! My dream is him flapping his wings after scoring a TD in September.

[pantherclaw]

Hope you learned a lesson here today.

Edited June 4, 2015 by pantherclaw

[TheWiz]

I think Bersin being on the list is just a nod to giving him the most opportunities they can at making the team. This team hasn't had this much competition at WR for awhile. There's no chance he's our punt returner.

At this point, its his job to lose... and he's going to lose it.

[t96]

Glad Philly isn't on the list. Not that he wouldn't be better than some of the other guys, but I want to see him focus all of his attention on wideout 100%, so when he wins that #3 spot on the depth chart he can be even better than if he was also returning. Funch in the slot with Philly and KB outside will be beautiful to see.

[CoastalCat]

Ted Ginn did drop an easy punt. Go figure. 

 

​Step 1: FIELD THE F***ING PUNT!!!

Step 2: ?

Step 3: Superbowl

[top dawg]

Glad Philly isn't on the list. Not that he wouldn't be better than some of the other guys, but I want to see him focus all of his attention on wideout 100%, so when he wins that #3 spot on the depth chart he can be even better than if he was also returning. Funch in the slot with Philly and KB outside will be beautiful to see.

Choke on a Byrd bone! :)

[JawnyBlaze]

I swear to God if I ever see Bersin back to field a punt again I'm turning the game off.

[top dawg]

Yeah, right! You know you're going to be holding your breath, on pins and needles like everyone else. LOL.

[heelinfine]

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I swear to God if I ever see Bersin back to field a punt again I'm turning the game off.

​I actually got to where when Berisn was back to field a punt, I would walk out of the room. lol