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Re: Christian makes it for 2020!
« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2020, 12:53:17 PM »
I'm sure punt returner is an option for Christian. Key to being a good punt returner is decision making - do I catch the ball & return it (start running), call for a fair catch (ball becomes "dead") or is it advantageous to leave it alone?  The decision is all about understanding the state of the game, field position, etc. which I'm sure Christian could learn quickly in his new environment.  We all know what he can do when he starts running with a ball but, from the snippets I've seen of him, he does have to learn how to use his blockers rather than just run on his own.

I don't see him as a wide receiver as that is a lot about catching QB passes whilst being marked by corner backs who are much bigger than CW. On this point I would have to agree with EJ (a first) that Christian is probably not big enough.

As a RB though he can get the ball in space either by being handed it or by receiving a short pass and this is where his undoubted potential lies.  I only wish he had signed for my beloved Jets :)

Probably a bit much to expect he could turn into a slot receiver a la Welker or Edelman? Not sure they're much bigger than Wadey

It's an option but the way to use Christian best is to get ball into his hands asap and let him go, though he needs to take advantage of his blockers rather than just looking for space - only hope he gets more opportunities during the coming pre-season matches to stake a claim.