Vander Zee returning kicks

[BuiltLikeWilt]

A little worrying due his injury history. Anyone thinking the same? Or was he just the up man on that return?

 

[#1DieHardHawk]

I think you meant punts, but, either way, I didn't care for the choice when I first saw him back there.

The injury history is one thing, but, as good as he is at WR, RVZ also doesn't have the right skill set for a PR. He has great hands, so I'm sure the choice was due to Kirk's risk aversion.

 

[guffus]

Evan James may have turned this into a non-issue. I wonder if James will offucially become the new #1 PR next week

 

[MelroseHawkins]

He looked a bit apprehensive back there & reluctant to get the ball giving up yrds. James looked more natural back there & seemed to be more comfortable and effective. He had a nice first cut making guys miss. Roll with him first.

 

[HuckFinn]

With great hands, and trust, I think he got the nod. My guess is he will be replaced except in certain circumstances. Everybody was going to be new there, remember.

 

[trj]

I thought Lutmer was going to return punts. Was surprised it was Vander Zee…didn’t know he was even in the mix.

 

[ForeverHawk]

A little worrying due his injury history. Anyone thinking the same? Or was he just the up man on that return?

I think James may have snatched the punt returner role.

 

[NorthKCHawk]

KF's first instinct on punt returns is Do No Harm. He knows Vander Zee can fair catch a ball and not turn it over. But, 6'5 guys don't return punts. He looked silly back there. I think they didn't want to risk Lutmer back there as he is still a little dinged from camp and he is so critical. But James clearly gives them a clear option to go with.

 

[Hawkfnntn]

I think James may have snatched the punt returner role.

He should anyway.. I think RVZ was listed on this weeks as the top guy again. I get if KF prefers his sure hands fair catching em but I'd rather he not be out there risking injury doing that... It's a tough gig. And James showed he's more then capable and more explosive. We'll see

 

[Hawkfnntn]

KF's first instinct on punt returns is Do No Harm. He knows Vander Zee can fair catch a ball and not turn it over. But, 6'5 guys don't return punts. He looked silly back there. I think they didn't want to risk Lutmer back there as he is still a little dinged from camp and he is so critical. But James clearly gives them a clear option to go with.

But when he let the ball bounce and go behind him that isn't any good either... It's a tough gig back there. I'm half surprised Lutmer isn't doing it. Since he'd been largely talked about with doing it most of the off season leading up. With how James did I'd say it's his gig to lose now. Let RVZ and Lutmer rest and not risk injury. That'd be my hope but KF is KF so if RVZ is back there again I won't let it surprise me