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On the very first punt he fielded in the NFL, Tyler Lockett made a play.
After the very first month he completed, Lockett had made an impression.
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Through a full season, he’d earned respect. The highest level obtainable in his profession.
http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/01/06/seahawks-bobby-wagner-and-tyler-lockett-earn-all-pro-honors
He’s a weapon. A threat to score from anywhere on the field, at any time.
On the ground and through the air.
Until a gruesome injury takes him out.
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So the question is, should the 5-foot-10, 182-pound Lockett be back there returning kicks, risking his body on special teams, when he could be a more stable Percy Harvin for the offense?
Poll
Should a healthy Tyler Lockett return kicks in 2017? (Nuanced version)
This poll is closed
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48%
Yes, without reservations
(670 votes) -
26%
Yes, but can we limit him somehow please
(364 votes) -
11%
Maybe sometimes
(152 votes) -
5%
Rarely, the risk/reward isn’t worth it
(78 votes) -
5%
D’rather not, but you know Pete and special teams
(72 votes) -
2%
Absolutely not
(40 votes)
Take this one too while you’re at it.