Tom Zbikowski, The Punt Returner

[Betweenthetackles]

[quote name='jdynamite' timestamp='1286241469' post='498715']
Zibkowski has played well in the FS role but as a Returner he just doesnt do it well.. he constantly runs horizontal.. he never turns up the field for positive yds...

Also Parmele may have a high average on kick-offs but he doesn't seem to be someone that will take one to the house or get 50 yds much..
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blocking hasn't been that great for parmele
seems like there have been a lot of breakdowns on the return side of the ball
I watch them in slow motion...Paul Kruger's hold was pathetic...Pop warner bad.

Parmele looked pretty darn good on that 44 yarder. If the team gives him an opportunity he'll take it.

[Ravenseconbeast]

[quote name='Betweenthetackles' timestamp='1286327403' post='499742']
blocking hasn't been that great for parmele
seems like there have been a lot of breakdowns on the return side of the ball
I watch them in slow motion...Paul Kruger's hold was pathetic...Pop warner bad.

Parmele looked pretty darn good on that 44 yarder. If the team gives him an opportunity he'll take it.
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Pretty much. Parmele will take the opportunity if they allow him. Besides, he needs to do more than KR, and I would love to see him get more field time, as would he.

[RavensAllTheWay]

[quote name='Alexir' timestamp='1286251095' post='498873']
Pretty sure experienced, knowledgeable former ST coordinator's don't want their returner running east and west and occasionally backwards losing yards.
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Pretty sure he doesn't want giveaways either.

I'm of course not entirely sure that holding onto the ball consistently is the reason why Zibby returns punts, but it certainly makes sense. Plus the coverage downfield hasn't been very good so far imo.

[RavensAllTheWay]

I'm not saying Zibby is a good returner. In fact, I'll agree that he isn't.

But obviously, Harbs of all people is more comfortable with him returing punts than D. Reed or Prince Miller (who just got waived). We'll have to find a way to get this return game going again.

[TSizzle00]

[quote name='BloodRaven' timestamp='1286246190' post='498801']
I still dont get why a defensive starter is returning.
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Even after the coach said "No starter will be returning kicks" lol

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[quote name='TSizzle00' timestamp='1286490658' post='501452']
Even after the coach said "No starter will be returning kicks" lol
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When did he say that?

[PuRock]

Ouch, I just looked at the punting stats and we are 29th in the NFL w/ punt returns average. This east and west stuff Zibby is doing needs to stop.

[hawkprey]

I'm surprised at how weak Zibby seems this year. Can't tackle, can't break tackles. Maybe it's time to bulk back up.

[Ravenseconbeast]

Speaking of safeties, are they starting nakamura for broncos game?

He squashed car lie batch on last week, then haven't seen him much in other plays

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[quote name='Ravenseconbeast' timestamp='1286523365' post='501684']
Speaking of safeties, are they starting nakamura for broncos game?

He squashed car lie batch on last week, then haven't seen him much in other plays
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Haruki won't be starting but he should see a good amount of time in nickel and dime packages.