Starting return men on Monday Night will be?

Brando85 · 2015-09-08T10:29:43-07:00

Ellington? Hayne? Bush? White? Trying to curb my enthusiasm for Hayne - although it's tough to do - as it would not shock me if the team strictly start him out as a gunner or heck even keep him off the active 46. My gut tells me he's the best return man on the team right now, but will the team admit that as far as week one is concerned? Ellington and White both seem capable as well, with Bruce showing what he can do when given some space last week. Not sure where the team is on putting Bush back there full-time. seems like Tomsula has gone to great lengths to limit his snaps this preseason.

Sep 8, 2015 at 10:36 AM

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As much as I want it to be Hayne, I think it will be Ellington. Ellington will already be active as the 3rd WR and the eligibility spot for Hayne will likely go to Mike Davis, who is more likely to see the field as the back-up RB. It might be a few weeks before the staff trusts Hayne enough to use him on offense and until then he doesn't offer enough to be active solely for PR/KR.

[ Edited by HayneInsane on Sep 8, 2015 at 10:40 AM ]

Sep 8, 2015 at 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by HayneInsane:
As much as I want it to be Hayne, I think it will be Ellington. Ellington will already be active as the 3rd WR and the eligibility spot for Hayne will likely go to Mike Davis, who is more likely to see the field as the back-up to Hyde.

Yeah I agree with you. Hayne will only be activated if Ellington can't cut it.

Sep 8, 2015 at 10:42 AM

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I'm hoping for Hayne. Need to keep Bush and Ellington fresh for the offense. Both Ellington and Bush also seem to get injured frequently. Shouldn't risk it.

Sep 8, 2015 at 10:43 AM

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I think it will be Hayne for both PR and KR

Sep 8, 2015 at 10:46 AM

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I don't think it will be Hayne but it should be. Ellington is decent as a return man but nothing great. He's struggled staying healthy so far but could be a huge asset for us as a slot WR. I don't want to put him in situations to take a beating returning kicks. Hayne's built better for it

Sep 8, 2015 at 10:51 AM

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I'm betting we'll see Hayne Monday night. On the first Monday night of the year, people around the country want to see the Australian sensation and I think the Niners will accommodate them.

Plus, there's the little fact that nobody did nearly as good as he did returning punts. He's got to be in there on ST Monday night.

Sep 8, 2015 at 10:51 AM

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Hayne for punt returns and Ellington as kick returner would be solid IMO

Sep 8, 2015 at 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by NeeJ49er:
Hayne for punt returns and Ellington as kick returner would be solid IMO

I'd be happy with this.

Sep 8, 2015 at 11:02 AM

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I am hoping that Hayne will become a bonafide star and boost our special teams to another level. That alone could boost the offense. This team deserves a damn break.

Sep 8, 2015 at 11:05 AM

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There is no reason it should not be Hayne especially for punts.
He is the best story out of camp and he appears to be the most talented of the bunch.

Sep 8, 2015 at 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by mcbaes72:

Originally posted by NeeJ49er:
Hayne for punt returns and Ellington as kick returner would be solid IMO

I'd be happy with this.

and you have reggie as a back up. wow have come along ways from the days we had to put nate clements back there. and even last year, having to put hyde back there as we ran out people

Sep 8, 2015 at 11:06 AM

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I think they'll give Ellington the job. Hayne probably won't be on PR's the first 3 weeks, and then only if Ellington isn't cutting it. I wouldn't be surprised to see Hayne on kick coverage though.

Sep 8, 2015 at 11:07 AM

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Hayne as punt returner and Ellington as kick returner.

Sep 8, 2015 at 11:07 AM

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cciowa
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Originally posted by TheWooLick:
There is no reason it should not be Hayne especially for punts.
He is the best story out of camp and he appears to be the most talented of the bunch.

part of me says i would be scared cuz he is a rookie with no regular season experience,,,, then i stop and slap myself cuz that is the old coaches mindset. unable or unwilling to give youth a chance. the more i think about they will have hayne out there for punts. how the hell are kids supposed to develop if you give them no game time experience?