The Austin Return

[Mojo Ram]

It was sexy...even for the preseason. One juke,one cut and GO!
It was funny watching him direct traffic blocks and just effortlessly running beyond his blocking.
Wow. What a weapon. This is exactly what this young offense will need this season too...a plug n play return guy to ignite the team,crowd and possibly change the momentum if the offense is struggling.

I will also add that it's uncanny how TA understands contact. I had a feeling that the reason for his college durability was more akin to just understanding angles,vision and instinct...rather than just pure luck.
He still has a lot to learn playing out of the slot in traffic,but he knows how to avoid getting crushed in space.

I'm sure he'll take a few licks this season but the kid has INSTINCTS that most undersized slippery speed guys just dont have. I noticed this tonight,even when he was blanketed in YAC.

 

[Lunchbox]

Loved seeing this after his first return against the Packers went nowhere. He was decisive on both returns against Denver, one cut and turn it upfield and good things happen. Mostly I liked that he adjusted so quickly. Good coaching and smart kid.

 

[V3]

It's like he's playing a different sport.

It really does, the amount of ground he covers at full speed is truly unbelievable! :omg:

I've seen speed before. What I'm REALLY amazed with him is how fast he gets to full speed. Did you see the way he burst through that hole? It's like he was slingshotted(is that a word?) through there.

Yeah, that's what I was saying too (get out of my head). That his stop-n-go speed is ridiculous.

Were you saying that in the chat room too? I was there for the first two games but this time I was too busy rewinding just about every play so I could watch most of the players.

Great minds think alike I guess.

 

[jap]

Loved seeing this after his first return against the Packers went nowhere. He was decisive on both returns against Denver, one cut and turn it upfield and good things happen. Mostly I liked that he adjusted so quickly. Good coaching and smart kid.

Well, after all, he does have to adjust to the extra speed, strength, and savviness at the NFL level. It was just a matter of time for him to figure out the speed required to keep the defenders from cutting his angles off. :ww:

 

[-X-]

It's like he's playing a different sport.

It really does, the amount of ground he covers at full speed is truly unbelievable! :omg:

I've seen speed before. What I'm REALLY amazed with him is how fast he gets to full speed. Did you see the way he burst through that hole? It's like he was slingshotted(is that a word?) through there.

Yeah, that's what I was saying too (get out of my head). That his stop-n-go speed is ridiculous.

Were you saying that in the chat room too? I was there for the first two games but this time I was too busy rewinding just about every play so I could watch most of the players.

Great minds think alike I guess.

Yup. His zero-to-infinity is stupid quick.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Get ready for many more highlight reel plays!

This was his 2nd game, basically, and already showed the type of fireworks he's capable of.

If he can stay healthy, which history has shown he can, we've got a freak on our hands.

 

[jap]

I always wondered what it would be like to have Gale Sayers as a Ram. :lol:

 

[tonyl711]

I think we found our PR, the second punt return wasn't too shabby either. his quickness is going to drive some defenses crazy, we will be starting drives in opposition territory a lot this year.

even better is how well all three of our highest draft picks played, TA showed flashes of what he could do, Ogletree opened a lot of eyes last night with a forced fumble and recovery for a TD, then adds an INT and almost a second INT, JT Mc, didn't look too bad either.

then add in how well J Long has been playing, then Cook shows why we got him. if these guys can keep playing like they did last night, we will win A lot of games.

great offseason, thank you Fisher and Snead.