Hawkeye Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Signed to the 53 man roster in week 4, meaning his salary is guaranteed and he’s the Eagles primary return man going forward. Hopefully he gets that parking pass now. https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-britain-covey-punt-returner-20221001.html#loaded 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTANK Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 let’s go 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portyansky Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I know some are a bit disappointed. But nothing a returner can do when the blocking sucks. At least he doesn't go backwards. I really hated Smith fielding that 1 punt. Held my breath so he wouldn't take a bad hit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brkmsn Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 14 minutes ago, Portyansky said: I know some are a bit disappointed. But nothing a returner can do when the blocking sucks. At least he doesn't go backwards. I really hated Smith fielding that 1 punt. Held my breath so he wouldn't take a bad hit I honestly never worry about people returning punts. I don't understand the dramatics. I always thought it was stupid to have Mahe returning punts averaging 7.5 yards when we had Westbrook averaging over 12 yards per return. Do the math. That's one less carry needed by Westbrook to go the distance and score. If he takes it to the house, he most likely avoided any hard hits, and gave the offense more rest and at the same time needing less touches from him on what would have been that offensive possession. Punt returners always have the option to fair catch or not even field the punt. People act like returners are always getting hurt. WRs get hurt playing WR much more often than punt returners get hurt returning punts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesK Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 14 minutes ago, Portyansky said: I know some are a bit disappointed. But nothing a returner can do when the blocking sucks. At least he doesn't go backwards. I really hated Smith fielding that 1 punt. Held my breath so he wouldn't take a bad hit Exactly. All I ever see is poor blocking in front of him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portyansky Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 40 minutes ago, JamesK said: Exactly. All I ever see is poor blocking in front of him. Wouldn't matter if we had Hester back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judunno Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Now... if they would only block for the guy. I like his spirit he takes it up field. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Howie signed him to spite RTK and his agenda against him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I know he fumbled one last week but I do think he's a solid option back there. For the most part you know he's going to make the right decision and catch the ball. And as others have said the blocking has been woeful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimReaper4Six Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I would like to see him play some hybrid slot/HB role like a wing back. I think he would do well in Jet motion sweeps like how they gave Zach Pacal that end around on the 4th down play. Having him line up in the backfield and giving him running back screens to set up in the open field behind Mailata and Dickerson. Allowing those huge size bodies in front of him would hide him and it would make him hard to find. As a slot receiver he has natural instincts to get open in zones. He is sure handed so he could give a different look than what AJ and Watkins show. He has talent and GM could very well help the team on offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 If they wanted to continue to use him as their primary returner, they didn't have a choice other than to sign him to the 53. They had already called him up the previous 3 weeks ... the max they are able to call a player up on game day and then move him back down to the practice squad without subjecting him to waivers is 3. So it was either find someone else to serve as returner or add him to the 53. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eglz1 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 3 hours ago, time2rock said: If they wanted to continue to use him as their primary returner, they didn't have a choice other than to sign him to the 53. They had already called him up the previous 3 weeks ... the max they are able to call a player up on game day and then move him back down to the practice squad without subjecting him to waivers is 3. So it was either find someone else to serve as returner or add him to the 53. That assumes he'd be claimed off waivers. He's had no opportunity to do anything except return punts that I recall so I'm not sure how attractive he'd be to another team. He'd have to go on the new team's 53 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberTheKoy Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 13 hours ago, Hawkeye said: Signed to the 53 man roster in week 4, meaning his salary is guaranteed and he’s the Eagles primary return man going forward. Hopefully he gets that parking pass now. https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-britain-covey-punt-returner-20221001.html#loaded Where are you getting that his salary is guaranteed? That is only if a player is on the 53 man roster heading into the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikepargo Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 8 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: I know he fumbled one last week but I do think he's a solid option back there. For the most part you know he's going to make the right decision and catch the ball. And as others have said the blocking has been woeful. Our expectations for returner have been lowered since Reno Mahe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20dawk4life Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 13 hours ago, brkmsn said: I honestly never worry about people returning punts. I don't understand the dramatics. I always thought it was stupid to have Mahe returning punts averaging 7.5 yards when we had Westbrook averaging over 12 yards per return. Do the math. That's one less carry needed by Westbrook to go the distance and score. If he takes it to the house, he most likely avoided any hard hits, and gave the offense more rest and at the same time needing less touches from him on what would have been that offensive possession. Punt returners always have the option to fair catch or not even field the punt. People act like returners are always getting hurt. WRs get hurt playing WR much more often than punt returners get hurt returning punts. Receivers also play a ton more snaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 1 hour ago, ilikepargo said: Our expectations for returner have been lowered since Reno Mahe. It’s the Greg Lewis effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkGreen Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Does he get a parking pass now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 1 hour ago, ilikepargo said: Our expectations for returner have been lowered since Reno Mahe. Oh for sure for sure. Our starting field position is going to hurt us in a game at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 2 hours ago, RememberTheKoy said: Where are you getting that his salary is guaranteed? That is only if a player is on the 53 man roster heading into the season. You're correct. My mistake. I thought it was guaranteed for cap purposes but only $137,500 is guaranteed - his signing bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogyman Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 He terrifies me everytime he touches the ball. I think I'm being irrational, but my fear is all too real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brkmsn Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 5 hours ago, 20dawk4life said: Receivers also play a ton more snaps. Not too worried about that either. Same reasoning. If you get better field position, your offense may be able to produce with one less snap. If your best return man happens to be a starting WR or RB and the actual return specialist is clearly inferior, you do the team a disservice to play the inferior player. If you had the best return specialist in the history of the NFL, would you be afraid to have him return punts because injury concerns make you nervous? It just doesn't make sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxeaglesfanxx Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Kickoffs and punt coverage has not been good that’s for sure. Let’s hope it gets better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big___Al Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 On 10/1/2022 at 8:53 PM, Hawkeye said: Signed to the 53 man roster in week 4, meaning his salary is guaranteed and he’s the Eagles primary return man going forward. Hopefully he gets that parking pass now. https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-britain-covey-punt-returner-20221001.html#loaded I guess Vince Papale wasn't available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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