Returner update
Vikings coach Brad Childress has been mum on two key positions, kickoff returner and backup quarterback. It appears he will hold those decisions to himself, up until game time.
But indications are, running back Mewelde Moore will handle kickoffs and punts. That seems like a sound decision, because one of the biggest gaffes of the preseason was Troy Williamson fumbling on the opening kickoff against the Oakland Raiders.
I don't profess to be a great football mind. But over the years, I've noticed that players have to have a certain swagger to return kickoffs and especially punts. A player has to have a fearlessness.
That's no indictment on Williamson. But he didn't have a whole lot of previous experience, and he doesn't look comfortable when he does handle that duty.
While I think he'll do fine as a receiver, I could see Williamson's eyes getting big on the road, on Monday Night Football.
Best that he watch kickoffs from the bench.
But indications are, running back Mewelde Moore will handle kickoffs and punts. That seems like a sound decision, because one of the biggest gaffes of the preseason was Troy Williamson fumbling on the opening kickoff against the Oakland Raiders.
I don't profess to be a great football mind. But over the years, I've noticed that players have to have a certain swagger to return kickoffs and especially punts. A player has to have a fearlessness.
That's no indictment on Williamson. But he didn't have a whole lot of previous experience, and he doesn't look comfortable when he does handle that duty.
While I think he'll do fine as a receiver, I could see Williamson's eyes getting big on the road, on Monday Night Football.
Best that he watch kickoffs from the bench.
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