Some Love for Titans' Return Man Chris Carr

by Jimmy on Nov 14, 2008 9:41 AM CST in News Comment 19 comments

A lot of people, myself included, were very down on Chris Carr when this season started, but them something happened, Carr got good, really good in fact. He is currently 5^th in the NFL in kickoff return average at 27.6 yards per return. He makes quick decisions and hits the hole with authority. That is the difference between him and Chris Henry, well and the fact that Henry couldn't see the hole if it was there.

The field position battle is very important for a team that plays the style of football that the Titans play. Last season they were always behind the 8 ball because of bad kickoff returns. That is not the case this season and that is because of Carr. He also does a good job of taking care of the ball.

This is a short post, but it is time that we gave Carr some love for his contributions to this 9-0 start.

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Agree

Right or wrong, though, he’ll never get the credit he deserves until he takes one to the house…

by SuperHorn on Nov 14, 2008 10:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

That is why I gave him some credit

He will break one before the year is over.

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by Jimmy on Nov 14, 2008 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanksgiving Day TD for Mr. Carr?

n/t

by Cajuncub on Nov 14, 2008 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

A TD this weekend would be nice too. In the game Sunday a special teams TD

could be the deciding factor.

by DZone on Nov 14, 2008 12:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Chris Henry

I have just received word that Chris Henry has filed a petition with the NFL to allow him to use a seeing eye dog while on the football field…

by DonFrancisco on Nov 14, 2008 12:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Did you crack yourself up writing that one?

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by Jimmy on Nov 14, 2008 12:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

YEs

You know how I like to run jokes into the ground
Also in a recent interview when Chris Henry was asked who his 3 biggest inspirations were he replied “Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and Helen Keller”

by DonFrancisco on Nov 16, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ha ha ha

by vancouverTITAN on Nov 15, 2008 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't slobber over him that much Jimmy

Chris hasn’t returned as many kicks as the average returner in the league (the Titans only give up 13 points a game).

He’s been average in my opinion. I wouldn’t give him love, just maybe tell him he’s a hard worker.

He’s no Joshua Cribbs, Leon Washington, Devin Hester, or even Maurice Jones-Drew. The Titans should let Chris Johnson mix in a few returns especially as we get close to the playoffs.

by pigskinpundits.com on Nov 14, 2008 1:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Why is there any reason to believe

he would do worse with more opportunities?

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by Jimmy on Nov 14, 2008 1:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Given the performance of every returner we've had not named Mason or 'He Who Shall Not Be Named'

‘average’ is pretty outstanding.

Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!

by August West on Nov 14, 2008 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

With more returns.....

his stats would average out to a lower ranking. If he really is that good, he would be recognized as a threat. I don’t think opposing teams gameplan to kick away from him.

You could put Chris Davis back there and get the same result. The Titans special teams blocking has got to be above average if it’s consistent with their overall play. An upgrade might be Lavelle Hawkins…… now there’s a thought.

by pigskinpundits.com on Nov 14, 2008 2:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The stat above is just average yards per return

Still not sure how that would go down.

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by Jimmy on Nov 14, 2008 2:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

look at NFL.com kick return stats

NFL.com

His longest return is 52 yards in which he ranks 20th in the league for longest return. If he increased his returns by say 30%, it’s a sure thing his average would go down until he shows the ability to break a longer run. Look at Brandon Middleton’s stats for the Broncos as an example to what I’m saying.

52 yards is not a long run considering Lendale White has had longer this year.

by pigskinpundits.com on Nov 14, 2008 2:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

As a side note

Carr and Hester have about the same stats for kick returns this year

by pigskinpundits.com on Nov 14, 2008 2:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Carr ranks 23rd in avg punt return yardage

Carr’s punt return avg is 10.4.

As a dual returner, he’s yet to produce a touchdown. He’s consistent with the wide receiver play. Average with no ability to break long ones.

by pigskinpundits.com on Nov 14, 2008 2:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I see your point PSP...

Me personally, I want to see CJ do some of the KRs. He did well in college.

Go Titans!

by Pinoy Titan on Nov 15, 2008 2:51 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

i think

cj would tear it up returning kicks….

by vancouverTITAN on Nov 15, 2008 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

PSP

The fact that is longest return is only 52 yards actually proves Jimmy’s point even more. He doesn’t have a long one to skew his return average. I would agree that he is no Deving Hester, he is consitently giving the Titans an extra 5-10 yards on average.

by DonFrancisco on Nov 16, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs