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Oakland's Return Man

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Oakland's Return Man

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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:May 31, 2007

May 16, 2008 7:40 pm

Who do you think will be Oakland's return man this season?

	Johnnie Lee Higgins
	Tyvon Branch

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OAKLAND 89 Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:May 31, 2007
	May 16, 2008 7:41 pm Score: 100
	Johnnie Lee Higgins Tyvon Branch
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Clarkman Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 16, 2006
	May 16, 2008 7:53 pm Score: 97
	I think it will be an open competition of coarse as to who is the return man between Branch and Higgins, possibly another candidate as well. If Higgins can learn to hold on to the ball a little better I like his chances of taking the job. His speed can be a great asset.
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RaiderCAL7 Reputation:95 Level:Superstar Since:Mar 20, 2007
	May 16, 2008 8:08 pm Score: 83
	why no DMC option???LOL
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RaisedaRaider2 Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 3, 2007
	May 16, 2008 8:14 pm Score: 92
	i really think DMC will get a serious look as a kick returner. of course so will Tyvon Branch. i hope DeAngelo Hall is our punt returner.
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TheDonNati Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Mar 6, 2007
	May 16, 2008 8:47 pm Score: 94
	How do you leave McFad off the list. This is the guy you say is gonna save the Raiders.
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weegdog905 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Nov 19, 2006
	May 16, 2008 8:55 pm Score: 98
	DMAC returned in college...took several to the house. So he could be used here. The Vikings let Peterson do it....as did the Patriots with Maroney.
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R8DRNTN Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Feb 18, 2008
	May 16, 2008 9:19 pm Score: 94
	Both will line up on kickoffs. Higgins will do punts unless he keeps fumbling it then Branch. Branch could win the job in preseason.
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PapiChulo761 Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Feb 9, 2007
	May 16, 2008 10:31 pm Score: 96
	I think it will be between Hall, Higgins and Branch. Mcfadden will probably do it every so often but not that much.
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rod money Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Mar 7, 2007
	May 16, 2008 10:47 pm Score: 92
	IN order to SUCK at punt returning one must butcher the ball once he tries to catch it which is what Higgins excels at. Case closed.
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Colonel Kurtz Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Mar 22, 2008
	May 16, 2008 11:28 pm Score: 86
	Im voting for JLH. I think he'll pull his head out and be somebody this season. DMC is an option as well.
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frehley Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 9, 2006
	May 17, 2008 12:29 am Score: 83
	why not try schweigert ??? , since he sucks @ coverage, & open field tackling. why not put his "speed" to use, & have him justify a roster spot on perfomance, rather than hype !!.. think about it
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silvrNblackDeth Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:May 5, 2007
	May 17, 2008 1:00 am Score: 89
	I voted for Branch. He can't be any worse than Higgins. Granted I didn't see every game on TV last year, but the ones I did see, Higgins was either fumbling or running backwards. SILVER AND BLACK!
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SilverRings3 Reputation:92 Level:All-Star Since:May 7, 2008
	May 17, 2008 1:00 am Score: 28
	Honestly, it's way to soon to tell. Higgins could very well do a 180 and become a force, but he could also be an NFL bust. Branch looked good in college doing it, but so did Higgins. I honestly don't think Al Davis wants to put his 2 "multi-million dollar men" ( Hall and McFadden) at risk for injury returning punts, considering the collisions could be way harder returning punts and kicks, but it also would make sense to make them earn their money in more ways than one.
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antonioswancy Reputation:88 Level:All-Star Since:Apr 25, 2007
	May 17, 2008 3:08 am Score: 82
	Johnnie Lee Higgins will definitely get a shot at it. Yes he did not hold to the ball in his chances at being a return man but in college he showed that he had the mechanics to do it. I think if they work on it with him then he should be able to give it a shot. One of the problems last year was that we were still acting as if Chris Carr should be and stay our return man. Getting him only prompts me to believe that they will give higgins a second look. Branch will definitely be utilized on special teams but I do not think as a returner.
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bombinbrave1 Reputation:75 Level:Pro Since:May 17, 2008
	May 17, 2008 10:54 am Score: 38
	We have two good returners. I think it's a tough decision but we should rotate them. They're both young and they both have a lot of talent. Look for the Raider's to try both of them in the preseason.
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rod money Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Mar 7, 2007
	May 18, 2008 11:16 am Score: 92
	If Branch can actually catch the punt he'll start over Higg.
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