Should Clayton return punts in the Playoffs?

[Heap86]

I'm starting to think he should. Ross's muffed punt scared the shit out of me.

If he does it in the Playoffs we are screwed :thumbdown:

[MikeinGlennDale]

Yes...Absolutely.

If you are worried about getting 89 hurt, look no further than the ballsy head coach of the filthy Eagles.

He routinely puts in his best player (Westbrook).

If you ask me...that shows some real guts.

[darb72]

Yeah Clayton should be returning punts. If we're worried about him getting tired, it's not like we can't line up Heap, Williams and Mason if we really need to go three wide after the return.

Besides he's more likely to get injured running a route and catching the ball than returning it.

[Galen Sevinne]

Ross worries me. I think Billick needs to seriously consider Clayton.

[HDDream]

After what we've seen from Ross, how can it not be Clayton?

[BirdFan]

Mason wants to be more involved...put him back there.

[Tspot-D-Ravenator]

Somebody needs to....C. Ross sure ain't getting it done:thumbdown:

[PurpleRulz]

Clayton for PR and Mason for KR.

[psuasskicker]

Ross is scary-bad. Anyone that wants to let Sams go after this year should be looking hard at what's going on right now. Sams is a really good returner. Ross is what you get when you let guys like Sams go...

- C -

[Heap86]

I just recently noticed how Dallas is using Terrence Newman to return punts, pretty risky putting one of the Top Corners in the league in the punt return game, but it seems to work.

[highwater]

Yes, put Clayton back there. He definitely has the potential to have a big return, and there's no question that he'd be a big improvement over Ross.

Why is Ross even on the roster? Seriously, if his only reason for taking up a spot is because he's our backup punt returner, then that's an iffy reason. He's okay returning kickoffs but he's been awful returning punts.

[hurting]

Should Clayton return punts in the Playoffs?

NO!

If you all remember 2002 we put C Mac in to return punts. During a punt return during the Atlanta game he fielded the ball at about the 5 yard line and was injured on the play. I think he suffered a high ankle sprain and was out for about 6 games after that.

You may call it an irrational fear, but I do not want history to repeat itself. Right now Clayton is the Ravens most productive receiver. Do not diminish his importance in the overall offence. I think if he goes down the team would miss him immensely.

[ravensfan1996]

Keep Ross, who is to say Clayton is any better....do you really want to find out during a playoff game??? I mean everyone wants the PR/KR to run it in for a TD everytime. BJ sams was great getting the yards we needed and sure hands. Ross, althought fumbled a few times, has never lost the ball, we dont get the yards sams did but rather not lose the ball or lose a wr to injury. Stay the course.

[deuce]

I would like to see Clayton on punt return. He has experience doing it and is tough as nails. Ross is fine on kick returns but just like everyone else is saying the punt returns remind me of Lamont Frightful. I mean this strictly in the playoffs, not going onto next year.

As far as next year and BJ Sams, what is his suspension status after he gets convicted of another DUI? I think the trial is set for March. He would have at least a 4 game suspension?

[Fanman]

I like your idea PR...rotate Mason and Clayton. Ross is about as bad as it gets...and it's not his fault. But shame on the Ravens if they don't do something to improve this situation. They have 2 weeks now to work on it.

FM

[highwater]

Ross is about as bad as it gets...and it's not his fault.

Just out of curiousity, whose fault is it?

[Fanman]

Ross is not a return specialist from what I have heard. From what I have heard/ read they are using him to save Mason / Clayton from injury. So Ross has been put in a spot where his chances of success are not very good. So I blame the coaches / organization more than I blame Ross.

FM

[highwater]

As I understand it, the only reason Ross is on the roster is because he is a return specialist (supposedly). What else does he do?

[festivus]

I think he took a snap in the Bills game at one of the receiver positions, and McNair threw him the ball in the flat but it fell incomplete. I could be remembering wrong, apologies if I am.

[FHRaven]

I'm not a big fan of playing regular position players at PR during the season. But it's playoff time now and Ross has been substandard. Field position is HUGE as well as just holding on to the ball.

If it was my decision I would risk it for 3 games.

[Sephy]

Yes, we need the reliability and explosiveness.