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**NYC4jags** · 06-22-2022, 02:23 AM

(06-20-2022, 11:15 PM)mikesez Wrote:
(06-14-2022, 10:28 AM)NYC4jags Wrote: Lots of discussion on this in other threads. Probably good to have one dedicated to the topic.

I tend to think his value as a returner is so high that he's best to be relegated to a package of plays on offense and not over utilized in the passing game. (I'm thinking between 3 or 4 targets par game unless the package presents a major problem to the opposition and more touches are warranted)

That's just me taking sort of an old school approach to return specialist usage though. Many ways to skin this cat and this staff seems creative about that stuff. He may be more integral than I anticipate. He's looking like a playmaker more and more.

I tend to think Shenault's involvement in the return drills is about helping him add value, getting his confidence up, and maybe take him above the cut bubble safely in case he has the drop issue again. (all reports are that he's catching everything coming his way in OTAs BTW)
Also - they've had big numbers working as returners so they simply have options there due to Agnew's injury recovery and any potential setback.
Hip injuries can be tricky - and guys who take hard hits like returners can have setbacks.
That's another reason Shenault was included.

That is the old school wisdom, but I think it's faulty.
Didn't Jimmy Smith start as a kick returner for the Jags?
He was good at it. But then he became too valuable as a WR.
Which would you rather have on your team? The best WR in the game or the best punt returner in the game?
Not saying Agnew is either, but the same logic applies if the man is best at both positions or 10th best at both.

(06-15-2022, 01:17 PM)CanDoBetter Wrote: I don't expect him to be used in the red zone. If it's 2nd and 1 then he can be on the field to force the other team to respect his speed.

Right, he doesn't offer as much in tight quarters.

Say what, now?

We're talking about the same 5'9" - 190 pound returner that's just learning to be a receiver, right?

Dude made some eye popping plays last year y'all, but we're looking at a very small sample size to make such wild speculations about and undersized guy with a lot to prove - and he's coming off of injury!