Thursday, September 2, 2021

Who's The Punt Returner?

 “I definitely think Aiyuk can do it and I have no problem putting a starting receiver back there. That’s never been a philosophy of mine and it hasn’t changed yet. So, I feel we got some guys on our team who can do it.” “You’ll see," Shanahan said.  "I don't need to announce the starting quarterback, I don't think I need to announce the starting punt returner, either, but I bet you guys could figure it out.”

When I saw that Shanny included Travis Benjamin in the injury report I knew it had to be him, because that's not something I recall a head coach ever doing for a practice squad player. What's everyone else's opinion? 

Btw, I'll be attending the game in Detroit and may provide some live in game reporting via video upload here on the site. 
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8 comments:

  1. Scooter_McGSeptember 2, 2021 at 9:21 PM

    I think Shanahan also said he feels the PR is on the 53, while Lynch's comments suggest it may have been Webster they had "planned" on.

    Benjamin makes sense to me. But I am wondering if they play of Sherfield has made the coaching staff feel more comfortable risking Aiyuk back there, if they now feel confident Sherfield can cover an injury at WR with little drop off.

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    1. GeorgeSeptember 2, 2021 at 10:09 PM

      I like your point about Sherfield. He might turn out to be better than a WR3.

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    2. RazoreaterSeptember 3, 2021 at 4:36 AM

      Interesting, Scooter. You could very well be correct.

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    3. 49ReasonsSeptember 3, 2021 at 5:18 PM

      I certainly feel better with Sherfield in the mix, but it seems like an unnecessary risk. The opportunity to carry a punt return specialist as a 4th or 5th WR, seems like the smart way to go, and that's my issue with it.

      It just seems like an unnecessary risk to me.

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    4. 49ReasonsSeptember 3, 2021 at 5:19 PM

      KNOCK ON WOOD!

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  2. GeorgeSeptember 3, 2021 at 10:58 AM

    Nice little writeup on Woerner explains perhaps why they were willing to blow half a million dollars on Pruitt:

    https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/149750-charlie-woerner-details-offseason-efforts-improve-help-49ers/

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  3. GeorgeSeptember 3, 2021 at 1:22 PM

    Niners signed a punt returned to the PS, Isaiah Zuber:

    https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/gm-report/rookie-profile-isaiah-zuber

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    1. RazoreaterSeptember 3, 2021 at 2:45 PM

      If they go with Sanu it'll be because he's never fumbled. Not for his 6 yard average returns.

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