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Thursday, August 25, 2005
Finding relief for Rossum
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jim Mora hoped that during the preseason he could find a kickoff return specialist so Allen Rossum could focus on his strength — punt returns — and not hold dual return duties.
Atlanta drafted Michigan State running back DeAndra Cobb to become the kickoff return man and Cobb delivered a 101-yard touchdown return last week against Tennessee. However, Mora said that one return didn’t secure Cobb a roster spot.
Tonight, Rossum is scheduled to return kickoffs as well as punts. Though Cobb hasn’t been ruled out of the mix, that Rossum is being used on kickoff returns means that the Falcons might not be totally sold on the rookie.
Do you feel that Rossum provides the Falcons the best option in the overall return game or do you think he should just return punts? If you feel he is best suited solely as a punt returner, who should return kickoffs? Cobb, DeAngelo Hall, Roddy White? Anyone else?
