Given the present state of the punting unit, would it be possible for Anthony Turner, Freddie Barnes or someone with a rocket arm to take a deep shotgun snap on 4th and long situations and simply heave the ball high downfield 50-60 yards? I agree with others who say to simply go for it on 4th and short, but how about this for obvious punting situations where a change in field position is required?
Long interceptions are frequently said to be the equivalent of punts.
Given that we can't do anything out of that formation that doesn't result in a score against us or a massive net yardage gain for the opponent, is this a realistic (albiet embarassing) possibility?
It would be short term until the issues can be sorted out. It wouldn't reflect poorly on Rojas given the fact that the protection is the major issue, not him. Plus, it would give Turner and Barnes' arms the muscle memory of throwing the ball beyond 15 yards
Believe me, I can see the negatives that this could generate, but do we have an alternative at this point? I'll swallow the negatives so long as the special teams don't cost this talented offensive and defensive unit a game or an opportunity for a championship.
