Breece Hall of Justice - The Return

[d sw0rdz]

Somehow she got even more beautiful. She could be reading the phonebook for all I know or care.

My muthafuggin old derriere uncle JE. i agree with you 100%

[SixFeetDeep]

I am once again begging Joe Douglas to put together a semblance of an OL to let Breece maximize his potential

[loyaljetsfan]

I am once again begging Joe Douglas to put together a semblance of an OL to let Breece maximize his potential

You will get Brock Bowers and like it.

[Badger]

I didn't realize Breece had 76 catches. Yes I was just staring at Kay the first time.

[Johnny English]

Find this turd and destroy him. Breece must be protected at all costs.

https://twitter.com/jasrifootball/status/1759651720479527234

[bojanglesman]

I've seen discussions of having Breece as our kick returner with the changes to the kickoff being more like a scrimmage play.  Interesting.

[AlioTheFool]

I've seen discussions of having Breece as our kick returner with the changes to the kickoff being more like a scrimmage play.  Interesting.

I'm always against any of our best position players being our return guy. Too much risk

[MBGreen]

I'm always against any of our best position players being our return guy. Too much risk

No risk it..no biscuit.

[CatoTheElder]

This shouldn't be anything a competent punt returner shouldn't be able to handle. As long as Gipson marginally improves his ability to secure the ball he should be fine; the coverage team can't move until he touches the ball.

[bojanglesman]

I'm always against any of our best position players being our return guy. Too much risk

The whole point of the kickoff change was to reduce the risk. It's not the same anymore as a bunch of dudes running 50 yards down field. How would this be much different than him getting an extra snap on offense?  If Breece is better suited to gain yardage on this type of play, why put Gipson back there just because "he returns kickoffs"?  Breece may not be the best guy for it, I don't know, but if it suits his skill set better..... Maybe Breece can't catch kickoffs well, then it's a moot point.

[Libero_2]

I think it’s one of those things you might see situationally. Remember when Rex put cro back there to return a couple important kickoffs? I suspect it will be like that. And if the injury rate does prove (over time) to be significantly less than it has been, it’s more likely to happen and won’t be just a “well freak the whole seasons on the line, get in there” move and more of a “gotta get a spark to have a shot today” type thing.

[Derek Smalls]

We have Gipson to return kicks, and he should be good at it.

Granted, I could see a scenario where you would want to put Breece back there. Could be late-game situations. Could be that coaches figure something out with returns, and putting someone like Breece out there could result in even more big plays than giving him the ball on offense.

On paper, it sounds weird, but I could see it making sense some ways.

[AlioTheFool]

I can support the idea that if injuries reduction proves out over time, then let a more important player do it.

But this rule change was made to make kickoffs more exciting, not safer. There's still a running start before anyone makes contact.

Don't put critical guys in harm's way when it's unnecessary. Breece getting the ball from Rodgers is going to do a lot more damage than Breece getting a ball kicked off a tee.

[bojanglesman]

I think you guys are underestimating how different the kickoff is going to be.  There will be little if any running start because the kickoff blockers will be 5 yards away from the other team.  I'm not saying it will be the best idea to use Breece, but this will look a lot more like an open field rushing play than a returner running full force into a bunch of guys running full force towards him.  Maybe Izzy would be an option.

[Heismanberg]

We have Gipson to return kicks, and he should be good at it.

Granted, I could see a scenario where you would want to put Breece back there. Could be late-game situations. Could be that coaches figure something out with returns, and putting someone like Breece out there could result in even more big plays than giving him the ball on offense.

On paper, it sounds weird, but I could see it making sense some ways.

With the new format, I would much rather have a running back return kicks than someone like Xavier Gipson.

Gipson can still return punts but there’s definitely added value in getting the ball in the hands of a more powerful runner with better vision…especially if the defense can’t move until the ball is touched.

Abanikanda is actually a really great prospect for that role.