Devon Hester waived

[K-Dog]

It is about time.

Huge disappointment .  So much potential, so little results . 

 

http://yi.nzc.am/eMfQwA

[Moderator 3]

A little late to the party are you?  This has already been reported and discussed in multiple other threads.

[K-Dog]

Yeah I just got home from work.

Thought it was "own thread worthy" didn't see any threads . 

[Moderator 3]

I don't think anyone else thought he "earned" a thread. :-)

[K-Dog]

He didn't , but his termination sure did.

In my opinion . 

[reed20]

Ah well. Kick returners nowadays are best suited taking knees and fair catching.

Edited December 14, 2016 by reed20

[Tank 92]

It did take waaay too long. Dude just lost his confidence that he could catch the ball.  Weird.

Wouldn't it be a kick in the cojones if this happened and he rediscovered his mojo?

http://nesn.com/2016/12/devin-hesters-release-from-ravens-quickly-leads-to-patriots-speculation/

 

Edited December 14, 2016 by Tank 92

[rmw10]

49 minutes ago, Tank 92 said:

It did take waaay too long. Dude just lost his confidence that he could catch the ball.  Weird.

Wouldn't it be a kick in the cojones if this happened and he rediscovered his mojo?

http://nesn.com/2016/12/devin-hesters-release-from-ravens-quickly-leads-to-patriots-speculation/

 

I'd think Hester's career is over.  Literally the only people shocked that we cut him are the casual fans that recognize the name only.  Every team in the league should know just how bad he's been.

[Prino61]

57 minutes ago, rmw10 said:

I'd think Hester's career is over.  Literally the only people shocked that we cut him are the casual fans that recognize the name only.  Every team in the league should know just how bad he's been.

I agree

[Peter Griffin]

He was Harbaughable.........

[terrynjulia03]

Ok I'm taking he opposite approach. He was what, 2nd in the league in kickoff returns? Yeah he sucked as a punt returner and that's fine, we should've stuck Webb back there a long time ago. You already paid the man, let him keep fielding kickoffs, considering again he was 2nd in the league. And bring up Camp to field punts, until his next hangnail and he goes on IR again. 

[VermontRaven]

1 minute ago, terrynjulia03 said:

Ok I'm taking he opposite approach. He was what, 2nd in the league in kickoff returns? Yeah he sucked as a punt returner and that's fine, we should've stuck Webb back there a long time ago. You already paid the man, let him keep fielding kickoffs, considering again he was 2nd in the league. And bring up Camp to field punts, until his next hangnail and he goes on IR again. 

I get your point, but the problem with that approach is roster spots.  If you bring up Camp, somebody has to go off of the roster.  Plus, I have a feeling that the coaches only want to use Webb as a punt returner as a last resort or an obvious fair-catch situation.

[Cville-Raven]

6 hours ago, rmw10 said:

I'd think Hester's career is over.  Literally the only people shocked that we cut him are the casual fans that recognize the name only.  Every team in the league should know just how bad he's been.

Yeah he's done.  Maybe someone else kicks the tires because of the name but he's done. 

[terrynjulia03]

3 minutes ago, VermontRaven said:

I get your point, but the problem with that approach is roster spots.  If you bring up Camp, somebody has to go off of the roster.  Plus, I have a feeling that the coaches only want to use Webb as a punt returner as a last resort or an obvious fair-catch situation.

True enough. 

[FlocksGottaFeed]

Re-post from News: A Simple Thank You Might Do...

It's very easy to play devil's advocate about Hester's signing in hindsight, but the reality of how and why he got here is more much complicated. At his tryout and eventual signing there were very little options out there and we desperately needed someone dependable to take on the returning duties. That said, a proven veteran returner 1st ballet HoFer candidate (although beyond his prime) was the reasonable choice to make good game time decisions. This was critical to address the 'new' league kick-off rules that included 25 yard-line touch back protocol.

I imagine that the thought would be that he simply catches most balls and takes a knee or fields punts cleanly when needed. However; like most teams experienced this year, the new rules only increased the returners responsibilities more (kicking short of the goal-line and more exotic angled and more problematic punting schemes and techniques. The game left Hester behind and vulnerable. He still managed to get reasonable production 180 yards on punts and 466 yards kick-off returns which was close to his 2014 average (his last great season before injury in Atlanta). I just really wanted him to break one last big one this season for us, but...oh well. However, we still should show a little more class in thanking him for whatever he contributed to our team at the very least. Thanks for adding the Ravens to your legacy.

That said, his last game was a definite wake-up call. The release was justified and merciful. He has obviously fought his last battle and deserves to exit with grace.

Good luck Devin to you and your family in your journey going forward.

Edited December 14, 2016 by FlocksGottaFeed
typo

[jboy19]

I do wish all the best for Hester, but I think that this was a good move to make. There has been an infatuation with Campanaro it seems and taking the rest of the season (however long that ends up being) to figure out if what he brings to the table is worth a RFA tender/roster spot consideration going forward.  

[Tank 92]

9 hours ago, rmw10 said:

I'd think Hester's career is over.  Literally the only people shocked that we cut him are the casual fans that recognize the name only.  Every team in the league should know just how bad he's been.

And they got to see the suckyness live.