:13:springscohawk":122v9jdk said:Surprised that Phil Bates made team while Bryan Walters was cut.
I thought Walters did a decent job on punt returns and Bates didn't do much overall.
Unfortunately, yes.springscohawk":l1eru68l said:Surprised that Phil Bates made team while Bryan Walters was cut.
I thought Walters did a decent job on punt returns and Bates didn't do much overall.
So does this mean Earl Thomas is actually the punt returner?
This. I think if we end up with substantial injuries, IMO Bates will be the first to be cut to sign depth. Was surprised about keeping 7 receivers. Might just simply be a dearth of talent at the position while we weren't as high on other groups (CBs or LBs). Might also be WR depth until Norwood either goes active or IR.FlyingGreg":cis62qvi said:Don't get too attached to Bates. I think once Norwood is healthy, they will release him. Keeping 7 WRs seems a little gluttonous.
Russ Willstrong":cis62qvi said:Phil Bates is a bigger stronger receiver with quarterback aptitude. Did we keep him because we needed a more physical receiver as well as an emergency qb? The guy is likely a versatile role player right?
bjornanderson21":2vv0kue1 said:Walters is a good guy but has never looked like an NFL wr to me.
On the brightside, as a Kirkland native I think he will essentially be "on call" for the Hawks this season. If we suffer injuries we have a WR who knows the playbook and is a 30 minute drive away from the VMAC.