Punt Returners Shaping Up

[Diehardpanther02]

I thought todman had return experience. Or is that kick return?

[ncmonzta]

I wonder how long Bersin would last on a team not owned by his neighbor

Edited June 4, 2015 by ncmonzta

[imminent rogaine]

I'd think that Todman would get a look as a back up punt returner. I know he does kick-off but if Ginn goes down for some reason, I'd rather have someone back there that can catch a kicked ball. God bless Bersin for trying but we can't have a guy out there that fields punts from a knee like he's an outfielder playing it safe.

[KB_fan]

I like Bersin as a person and at receiver he catches everything, but there is literally no chance he makes the team. I have a feeling they may offer him some sort of job with the organization though.

​Now that's an intriguing proposition.  JR stays happy because he's employing Bersin, and we don't have to fear his punt return attempts. I like it.

[PantherRN]

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

I would yell loud profanities anytime I saw him back there... Guess I need to work on that, walking out of the room is much more therapeutic! Haha

[IGSaint]

Please end the Ginn at punt experiment. He failed when he was with us two years ago. I don't want to see him fail again and don't even mention bersin. I hope Byrd wins it. 

[nctarheel0619]

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. 

 

 

​As long as Byrd gets a shot in game situations, then we will see what hes made of.  

[Davidson Deac II]

Please end the Ginn at punt experiment. He failed when he was with us two years ago. I don't want to see him fail again and don't even mention bersin. I hope Byrd wins it. 

​Don't agree about Ginn.  Career wise, he has been a good punt returner.  He didn't have his best year with us, but it wasn't bad.  And no fumbles the entire year he was with us.  He is probably our best punt returner since Steve Smith.

[Moorgan]

Byrd was on the Cat Chronicles podcast and he said he returned punts everyday in practice in college. Never did it in a game but said he's very comfortable doing it.

[sml1950]

I wouldn't be surprised to,see Shaq get some reps at PR/KR when he gets here,  if only for emergency purposes.

[Mol3m4n]

I wouldn't be surprised to,see Shaq get some reps at PR/KR when he gets here,  if only for emergency purposes.

I would. The guy isn't necessarily fast.

[hepcat]

Obviously we're all disappointed to see Bersin on the list for punt returner.  But he will probably still make the roster because he is a decent and improving WR.  I just hope Ginn doesn't get hurt and they put him back there again.

[Ivan The Awesome]

I'm seriously rooting for Damiere Byrd. Not a cocks fan but i like the potential in him and Corey Brown being the speed for this team. 

[Thorrez]

Please end the Ginn at punt experiment. He failed when he was with us two years ago. I don't want to see him fail again and don't even mention bersin. I hope Byrd wins it. 

Team average yards per return:

10.2 11.3 7.6 10.5 6.9 11.5 10.8 8.5 10.1 5.9 10.8 4.6 8.9 10.8 8.3 10.9 5.5 10.2 10.5 8.0

Ginn's year is the 10.5. How anyone can call 0.4 yards within the third best we ever had "failed" is beyond me. But i guess it is easier to have an opinion than to check the facts. 

I was surprised to see smith at only 10.8 and 8.5.

I'll give you two guesses for the 5.5 year, but you are only going to need one :).