Here is what I don't understand. BB is way ahead of the curve in terms of understanding risks in football. 4th down, etc. It seems to me that punts have like 4 outcomes. Most common is probably fair catch. Next common is probably a short return. Then there are long returns and turnovers. Turnovers might happen more often than long returns, not sure. And of course holding and block in the back calls can happen on fair catches, and on any types of returns.
What I am trying to say is that, overall, there doesn't seem to be a benefit in returning punts, as opposed to just fair catching them. It seems like a net negative to the returning team.
Am I way off base?
Edit: I understand taking risks when you have a middling offense, just doesn't seem worth it when you have the GOAT at QB
What I am trying to say is that, overall, there doesn't seem to be a benefit in returning punts, as opposed to just fair catching them. It seems like a net negative to the returning team.
Am I way off base?
Edit: I understand taking risks when you have a middling offense, just doesn't seem worth it when you have the GOAT at QB