johnwalter Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) I know he muffed one, but once the ball was in his hands, the kid had moves! Do you think Marrone will leave him back there once Leodis is in the lineup? Edited August 9, 2014 by johnwalter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Glad you started this thread. I loved robey back there; very shifty and elusive. I hope we keep him back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 He certainly looked like he has the skills for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Robey got some nice looks with not a lot of real estate in front of him and made the best of the situations. We dominated the Panthers on field position, so he didn't field many at the 20. I'd rather Leodis take those deep ones, all day. This, however, raises the larger point that no one has breeched yet: Crossman's units through two PS games have been quite alright, netting a punt block, zero kick returns outside the 20 (inside if not touch backs), perfectly above average punt coverage and decent punt returns. Methinks they're building that ST core Marrone had asked for: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Yes More Robey on punt returns please. Robey is a Baller put him on the field and he will make something happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Does nobody remember him muffing them last preseason too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I think we've seen the last of Leodis returning kicks, he has become too valuable in the secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 At first I thought it was a little weird. For whatever reason, I thought we had more players who were great at PR in college. Of the players who will probably make the team (TJ is on the bubble, obviously), I broke down the guys who excelled at punt returning in college: TJ GRAHAM - 66 RET, 628 YDS, 9.5 AVG, 2 TDS LEODIS MCKELVIN - 112 RET, 1471 YDS, 13.1 AVG 7 TDS* NICKELL ROBEY - 20 RET, 208 YDS, 10.4 AVG, 0 TDS DANORRIS SEARCY - 36 RET, 463 YDS, 12.9 AVG, 1 TDS CJ SPILLER - 53 RET, 569 YDS, 10.7 AVG, 1 TDS *4th all-time career PR TDs in NCAA history Robey definitely passed the eyeball test last night (outside of the muff, which is alarming), and looking at these numbers I think he's a safe option if we need to sub in for Leodis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Robey looked very shifty and quick running with the ball, but he fumbled twice. Not a good way to ingratiate yourself with the coach. Leodis will be the starter PR during the regular season, but I want to see more of Robey, too, and make sure he can hang onto the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I actually think the addition of Corey graham will make them more likely to put mckelvin back there. I just want someone who will Make good decisions with catching the ball and holding onto the ball, lame as that may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I actually think the addition of Corey graham will make them more likely to put mckelvin back there. I just want someone who will Make good decisions with catching the ball and holding onto the ball, lame as that may be. Marrone in his press conference specifically said that we didnt even have our starting returners in there, and I think he specifically was referring to McLuvin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Does nobody remember him muffing them last preseason too? That would be a concern, if mckelvin didn't already muff 1/2 the punts he fields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I was going to start this thread when I watched the rest of the game this morning but saw that fumble and decided against it. He had some really good speed but didn't use it like Graham and Leodis do. I thought he was tentative while running but I realized he wasn't. He actually watched the gaps/play unfold in front of him and then made his move. I think he has a shot at being the KR/PR returner so we don't have to depend on others that are "starters". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 That would be a concern, if mckelvin didn't already muff 1/2 the punts he fields. Exaggerate much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Exaggerate much? Just kidding. I actually love mccluvin, his mental lapses and all. But the idea of letting him focus on just in being a corner is intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I wasn't paying much attention to personnel during ST play, did it seem like we had guys out there who should actually make the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I wasn't paying much attention to personnel during ST play, did it seem like we had guys out there who should actually make the team? yes. The unit looks better so far. Granted, they couldn't look worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 yes. The unit looks better so far. Granted, they couldn't look worse. Understood, but were they guys that are expected to make the team outside of special teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 yes. The unit looks better so far. Granted, they couldn't look worse. Good point. They could have looked better on the on side kick. It almost seemed to surprise them and they certainly didn't execute. But as a whole, so far things look better. Praying that holds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 @ChrisBrownBills: Robey hoping for more PR reps http://t.co/UIT3v4exAu Understood, but were they guys that are expected to make the team outside of special teams? some are - Preston brown, Corey graham, Boobie Dixon, Chris hogan, will all make it at their position. I am sure there are others. Easley will make the team for ST only IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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