Scotty Miller’s New Opportunity
December 5th, 2021
Scotty Miller
Joe expects the Falcons to punt a lot today.
Why? Well, they’ve scored 24 points total over their last three games.
Rookie Bucs punt returner Jaelon Darden is shelved with concussion issues and Super Bowl returner Jaydon Mickens plays for the Jaguars. So the job now belongs to Scotty Miller.
Miller has zero career punt returns but Bucco Bruce Arians says he’s been working on it since he was drafted. Miller returned seven punts in college at Bowling Green, four in 2018 and three in 2016. The results weren’t special.
Hopefully, Miller is up for the challenge, which certainly isn’t as steep inside Atlanta’s dome.
If Miller craps the bed, then Joe expects the Bucs to either not catch any punts or put someone else out there to fair-catch the ball.
Frankly, Joe’s not sure what to expect. Joe could see Miller being an Adam Humphries type of punt returner because Joe doesn’t see Miller as a guy with quick-twitch speed. His is more straight line.
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December 5th, 2021 at 9:45 am
Anyone but Darden (Licht blew the 2021 NFL Draft). Go Scooter
December 5th, 2021 at 9:52 am
In the words of Uncle Rico as he described his nephew Napoleon ( Dynamite 🧨)…”He’s a tender little guy”. This worries me a bit as he’s no more than a buck 75. I hope he pleasantly surprises me/us. Maybe bring back Tim BrownEye for fair catches no matter what is a solid backup plan.
December 5th, 2021 at 9:53 am
Speed is good, But I see what you mean about twitch. Should be interesting. Hope he plays some WR too. Seems like he has been doing well at that lately – nearly always draws a flag. Maybe today he’ll be allowed (by the Falcons) to catch a couple.
December 5th, 2021 at 9:53 am
I wonder if anyone has returned their first NFL punt for a TD…….. Make it happen Scotty!
December 5th, 2021 at 9:55 am
good luck with that,
But seriously, I hope he does well. Run,Forest Run.
December 5th, 2021 at 10:01 am
Why not try Rojo?
The Cowboys use Pollard and it’s scary how good he is.
December 5th, 2021 at 10:11 am
First catch the ball, then put your foot in the ground and GO!
Whatever ever happens after that is up to Buc history!
December 5th, 2021 at 10:19 am
Wait a minute! If Atlanta punts the ball that means……….
THE DEFENSE GOT OFF THE FIELD ON 3rd DOWN! YES!!!!!
December 5th, 2021 at 10:36 am
GOOD ONE ROB hahaahhaa
December 5th, 2021 at 10:54 am
Medicated Pete: I hate to tell you, but only meat whistles judge an NFL draft before the players’ first year is even done.
December 5th, 2021 at 10:57 am
Cutting Mickens was inexplicable given that Darden is rather fragile.
Outside of Soukup, BA is grading out poorly at special teams.
December 5th, 2021 at 11:00 am
Joe didn’t like that move either.
December 5th, 2021 at 11:21 am
He should be ok he can catch.
December 5th, 2021 at 11:57 am
@Joe In Michigan
Pete spent 20yrs managing people & it only takes 6mo’s max to tell if they suck or not.
Meat-whistle is a great. I prefer Skin-Flute
December 5th, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Darden sux at it. Scooter can’t be any worse or any more fragile than overrated Darden
December 5th, 2021 at 5:17 pm
Medicated Pete: Hahahaha, nice!
December 6th, 2021 at 3:53 am
When will Miller regain his starting spot as a blanket for Brady plus you guys have Justin Watson as well this guy is a home run threat in the making he should have been a starter since his rookie season he had size 6’3 220 speed 4.35 if he was with another team like Kansas City he would be a established star right now.