Tyler Byrd Breakout Game?

[Rockytoptn83]

This could be...awesome?

https://www.seccountry.com/tennessee/tennessees-tyler-byrd-once-a-florida-commit-could-haunt-gators

I think the next evolution in his development is not on the offensive side of the ball but on all of our coverage teams on special teams,” Jones said on his Vol Calls show from Calhoun’s, ”and punt return, and kickoff and kickoff return as well and maybe returning some kicks as well.”

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[norrislakevol]

Byrd can absolutely fly....get that boy the ball!

 

[Give_All_Vol]

I don't care who it is but it would be really nice if someone would take over this game and make all the difference. Might as well be Byrd

 

[Rockytoptn83]

Punt/kick return makes sense. The guy can run almost 24mph. Everyone avoids Berry, but they haven't seen what Byrd can do yet.

 

[austin_vol]

Let the Byrd fly!

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Great. Another offensive weapon who only returns kicks. How about finding ways to get this guy and Evan Berry the ball on offense??????

 

[zeppelin128]

Byrd would be perfect for jet sweeps and end arounds, along with Evan. I would love to see them both with carries on offense.

 

[Lane Train 4]

Who's faster Byrd or Berry?

 

[norrislakevol]

Who's faster Byrd or Berry?

Good question. They are both legit sub 4.4 burners.

 

[volfanvfl]

Awesome, we gotta utilize our weapons.

 

[jlindsa4]

They have Byrd running routes in the slot position. You

 

[Dudleys87]

I don't see any reason why Butch wouldn't use all the tools in the shed to beat the Gators considering he may not get another shot.

 

[MadWorld]

How about just let him run a few fly routes and just throw the ball to him? Nothing fancy. Get him something in space and let him fly. Similar to what Calloway did last year.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

How about just let him run a few fly routes and just throw the ball to him? Nothing fancy. Get him something in space and let him fly. Similar to what Calloway did last year.

I cant remember a ball he caught that wasnt on a screen play. Yawn

 

[MadWorld]

I cant remember a ball he caught that wasnt on a screen play. Yawn

Exactly. He almost made that great back of the end zone against VT. He's got skilz.

 

[millst987]

I hope! You can really tell that kid is electric. Get him the freaking ball! I would have 5 plays at minimum designated for just him. Jet sweep, reverse, fly route, whatever...just get him the ball. Hes similar to Patterson, a freak athlete.

 

[AllVol4]

I really like Josh Smith but I think him and Byrd should be rotated at the slot. Dobbs actually throws well to the middle of the field and I think that is the best place to attack this defense. Gotta get this guy the ball somehow. He's a game changer.

Go Vols!

 

[Crazy Ivan]

Great. Another offensive weapon who only returns kicks. How about finding ways to get this guy and Evan Berry the ball on offense??????

Pretty sure Byrd saw some time at slot last Saturday.

 

[voldawgforever]

Pretty sure Byrd saw some time at slot last Saturday.

I spent time in a slot before. I really liked it.

 

[aaronvol]

They have Byrd running routes in the slot position. You

me?

 

[Volinnooga]

Great. Another offensive weapon who only returns kicks. How about finding ways to get this guy and Evan Berry the ball on offense??????

That glass is always half empty isn't it?

 

[VolPack22]

A Freshman returning kicks and punts in the biggest game of the year makes me uneasy. May not be a great idea.

 

[Stoked]

Byrd is the wyrd.

 

[Crazy Ivan]

I spent time in a slot before. I really liked it.

psst. that's slot, not slit. :blush2:

 

[orangeluvr]

Breakout a can of whoop ass on the gators.