The Falcoholic: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
Around SBN: Cal RB Jahvid Best Seriously Injured, Carted Off Field

Will Jerious Norwood Be Returning Kicks This Year?

The answer to that question is a resounding "maybe."

Tucked away in this Official Site story about the special teams is a mention that Jerious Norwood, Brent Grimes and possibly Thomas Brown are all running against our favorite special teams whupping boy from last year, Mr. Adam Jennings. Jennings is squarely on the roster bubble at this point and is going to need a terrific training camp to keep his job, which is as it should be. It would seem to me that Norwood has the best shot as the backup running back with legs like Road Runner; he's valuable to this team, but he won't be a starter like Grimes and his agility makes him well-suited to the role.

I have nothing against Adam Jennings, but I've said all along that his special teams role is really what keeps him on this team. If he can't hack it there, the Falcons have more than enough options at receiver to justify getting rid of him. That'd be a shame, but in this league you've got to make the best of your opportunities.

My best guess is Norwood, with Thomas Brown serving as a second kick returner. What's your guess?

 

0 recs  |  Comment 3 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

From someone that knows B. Grimes, I have seen him do both KO & Punt Returns and some have left me scratching my head, he is a football freak. (smile)

by Debilah on Jul 3, 2008 8:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hard to argue against Norwood

With his proven talent in the open field and status on the RB depth chart, you almost have to let him return kicks just to give him more touches.

Lifetime, he’s averaged 25.2 yds on KO returns, better than all but 3 teams last year. According to NFL.com, he’s NEVER fumbled a KO return, either! Pretty outstanding.

I hope the coaches are careful not to overuse him, though. Used properly, he could be a tremendous weapon on offense. Norwood has a history of nagging minor injuries, and his durability is slightly questionable IMO. Let’s not wear him out! The Falcons could be returning a LOT of kickoffs this year.

"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"

by tom slick on Jul 3, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All for it

Norwood is a big play guy. I have always thought that the return game was an undervalued part of the game. There is just something about a huge kick/punt return that tends to change a game. Norwood is our home run hitter, a huge return is like a grand slam. I am excited to see what he can do.

In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.

by runningback on Jul 4, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

A Falcoholic Primer

Where Falcons fans come to roost.

Start posting about the Falcons »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Thricealchemyindex_small
Offensive Line Performance
Superbowl_small
Ask Hogs Haven: Your Redskins Questions Answered...
Tom_slick_small
Professor Frink’s Power Rankings, Week 8
Thricealchemyindex_small
Digging Deeper into the Box Score: Week 7
Tom_slick_small
Professor Frink’s Power Rankings, Week 7

Recent FanPosts

Tom_slick_small
Professor Frink Wants YOU!
Small
Falcons 36, Saints 24
Slideshow_777859_rook6_small
tloz' Pre-Game Pep Up
Small
interesting story
Melodys_pictures_001_small
falcons/saints history/falcons victory monday night
52007s_small
Have We Jumped the Gun On Our Comrade Leader?

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Latest NFL Headlines from SB Nation

Niners Nation
Titans 24 - 49ers 20: FINAL THREAD!
Stampede Blue
Week Nine Sunday Night- Open Thread
Arrowhead Pride
Photos from the Chiefs's Loss to the Jaguars

Baron Of All He Blogs

Thefalcoholic_small Dave the Falconer

Marquis Of Musings

Slideshow_777859_rook6_small tlozwarlock