PFW: Role expanding for WR Douglas

[WineBird]

Didn't see this posted on the first couple pages. Search feature is broken, so sue me if you've seen it already.

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Sources in Atlanta don't expect the Falcons to change a whole lot during their bye week. Things are going far better than anyone expected and there's not much of a need to tweak lineups on offense and defense. However, there could be a change made on punt returns, the way we hear it. Adam Jennings has handled the duties thus far, but he's gaining just 6.8 yards per return, which left the Falcons ranked 25th in the league as they headed into their bye week. Jennings also has muffed two returns, which is tied for a league high. Word is rookie WR Harry Douglas will get more looks at the position and he's being groomed to eventually take over full time. Douglas has made his mark as a receiver and ballcarrier on reverse plays this season, but scouts envisioned him as a punt returner, as well, when he left Louisville.

[Absolute]

I have been waiting for this move all season! Coach Smith said that they will fix the punt return and that every position is open competition so we may see the light at the end of the tunnel against Philly.

[Scott24Falcons]

Yes! Hopefully this comes true.

Thanks for posting.

[Theyhateme : )]

Didn't see this posted on the first couple pages. Search feature is broken, so sue me if you've seen it already.

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Sources in Atlanta don't expect the Falcons to change a whole lot during their bye week. Things are going far better than anyone expected and there's not much of a need to tweak lineups on offense and defense. However, there could be a change made on punt returns, the way we hear it. Adam Jennings has handled the duties thus far, but he's gaining just 6.8 yards per return, which left the Falcons ranked 25th in the league as they headed into their bye week. Jennings also has muffed two returns, which is tied for a league high. Word is rookie WR Harry Douglas will get more looks at the position and he's being groomed to eventually take over full time. Douglas has made his mark as a receiver and ballcarrier on reverse plays this season, but scouts envisioned him as a punt returner, as well, when he left Louisville.

That's more like it.....

[WineBird]

As far as I'm concerned we could put Grady back there and he would scare me less than Jennings.

[stumpjumper]

As far as I'm concerned we could put Grady back there and he would scare me less than Jennings.

I think Grady could rumble ahead for at least 7 yards a return! :lol:

[gjlaf]

Douglas is a good call for the position.

Jennings has obviously had issues with the duty so rotate him out.

[WineBird]

I think Grady could rumble ahead for at least 7 yards a return!

Oooohhh, put him on kickoffs and tie a chicken pot pie to the back of the wedge!

[sporkdevil]

Thank god. Jennings time on this team has come to an end.

[FalconWong88]

I'm not sure... Putting Grady back there could = big time runs.

If he could eat a couple of the defenders on the way back to the endzone.

[Absolute]

Thank god. Jennings time on this team has come to an end.

We hope.

[Exar0s]

Awesome, I would love to see Douglas get a shot at PR duties.

[Ghost Rider]

Look for Jennings to be cut real soon then. He surves no other purpose but to scare the **** out of us every time he goes back for a return. Dude is gone. HIP HIP HERAY, HIP HIP HERAY!!!!

[UnrealfalcoN]

douglas is the same as dwight 83 from our NFC championship 1998, reverses and punts, and a good WR

[Shadyman]

Jennings has had a chance, now lets she what HD can do.

[Dedsquirl]

douglas is the same as dwight 83 from our NFC championship 1998, reverses and punts, and a good WR

I loved Tim Dwight.

He was a trip to watch.

Hated losing him in that trade.

[ucityfalcon]

This is a situation that hsa needed to be addressed for quite some time. I don't understand why Jennings wasn't cut in August.

[Durrty]

PERFECT!!!

[bossFALCON™]

thanks a lot staff! i think harry douglas will do good in the PR role. he may not be a devin hester or anything, but he'll get us SOME ydage per return.

[mrs falcon]

Great news!!

[UnrealfalcoN]

I loved Tim Dwight.

He was a trip to watch.

Hated losing him in that trade.

in the end...what did we gain out of that trade, right?

[Russdogg]

the only change that needs to be made, man i love this coaching staff thus far.

[eoin daly]

This is a situation that hsa needed to be addressed for quite some time. I don't understand why Jennings wasn't cut in August.

they must have not thought HD was ready for it in august, makes sense then to wait till the bye week then to make the change, time to work on it and see whats best

[Statick]

Didn't see this posted on the first couple pages. Search feature is broken, so sue me if you've seen it already.

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Sources in Atlanta don't expect the Falcons to change a whole lot during their bye week. Things are going far better than anyone expected and there's not much of a need to tweak lineups on offense and defense. However, there could be a change made on punt returns, the way we hear it. Adam Jennings has handled the duties thus far, but he's gaining just 6.8 yards per return, which left the Falcons ranked 25th in the league as they headed into their bye week. Jennings also has muffed two returns, which is tied for a league high. Word is rookie WR Harry Douglas will get more looks at the position and he's being groomed to eventually take over full time. Douglas has made his mark as a receiver and ballcarrier on reverse plays this season, but scouts envisioned him as a punt returner, as well, when he left Louisville.

It's about time!

Jennings stinks!

[~SEAMILL~]

Thanks for posting. I sure hope he does. He looks good on those reverses (when they work) . I hope he is out there returning punts for the Eagles game.