<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Some special teams work 12:40 PM Tue, Jun 17, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz Brian Davis E-mail News tips Two special teams notes stick out from what little practice we saw before the Great Storm of `08 hit: Kicker Nick Folk worked on his kickoffs off to the side with the rest of the specialists. Folk had only four touchbacks out of 94 attempts during the regular season. Going into his second year, you'd like to see him knock a few more into the end zone. As one might expect, rookie Felix Jones was one of four players who worked on kick return. This seems like the one area where Jones can have the biggest impact immediately. His 652 kick return yards last season with Arkansas set a new school record. "Special teams is something that I look forward to doing and I have fun with that," Jones said after practice. "I think I can come in early and contribute on special teams." Sam Hurd was star of abbreviated practice 12:37 PM Tue, Jun 17, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz Tim MacMahon E-mail News tips Practice didn't last long before the nasty weather hit Valley Ranch (not sure why we didn't go in the indoor facility), but Sam Hurd took advantage of the limited time this morning. Hurd, who will get reps with the starters with T.O. tending to a personal matter, was outstanding during 1-on-1 drills against defensive backs. He got great separation on a pair of out routes against Pacman Jones. He also burned Anthony Henry on a post route, blowing by the veteran cornerback after a quick double-move. It should be noted that the 1-on-1 drills strongly favor the receivers, since the QB doesn't have to worry about a pass rush and the CB obviously has to play man coverage. But it was still a heck of a showing by Hurd.</div> Yeah, we finally have a plethora of returners. Adam Jones, Miles Austin, Felix Jones, Isaiah Stanback probably figure into the mix at KR.... And Crayton, Jones (perferred) are probably our PRs....
I'm pleased to see that Hurd is having an impact. I've always thought that he has more ability as a WR then Austin does.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Jun 17 2008, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm pleased to see that Hurd is having an impact. I've always thought that he has more ability as a WR then Austin does.</div> Hurd is more polished. He has better hands at this point.... better body control... But Austin has everything you want in a #1 WR, physically. 6'3", 200+, 4.3 speed....can get up.... he has all the physical tools. If he can put it together, he can be a very good WR. Hurd is pretty limited in his potential because of the lack of athletic ability. He is pretty similar to Crayton in that regard.
