Vinson and O'Neal see playing time, with one of them starting if Meach leaves. O'Neal will likely return punts right away. Gerald Jones will get time on offense in a special package where he is worked around in the slot, at RB, etc. Jones will also return KO's. Willingham or Berry (if he commits) will start at the CB spot. Langley and Melancon will both be in the DT rotation, with one of them possibly starting before the end of the season. Then we have quite a few who will win back-up rolls and special team play...Chris Donald, Chris Walker, Dayrl Vereen, DeShaun Barnes, Art Evans, Gerald Williams.
O'Neal returned KO's at FSU his Frosh. year. He had over 500 yds. and an avg. of 24/return.Vinson and O'Neal see playing time, with one of them starting if Meach leaves. O'Neal will likely return punts right away. Gerald Jones will get time on offense in a special package where he is worked around in the slot, at RB, etc. Jones will also return KO's. Willingham or Berry (if he commits) will start at the CB spot. Langley and Melancon will both be in the DT rotation, with one of them possibly starting before the end of the season. Then we have quite a few who will win back-up rolls and special team play...Chris Donald, Chris Walker, Dayrl Vereen, DeShaun Barnes, Art Evans, Gerald Williams.
Yeah. I believe we will see Gerald Jones and O'Neal back there from the get go. I'd say Hefney still gets the thumbs up for Punt Returns @ first, though.
Hefney returned punts out of need last season. Fulmer does not want him back there. He was on the field for too many snaps. Its not that he isnt capable because he is. Its because we have to have him at safety.