Colts’ Griff Whalen gets crushed by the Jets on punt return (GIF)
By Dan Zinski
Griff Whalen is battling to make the Colts’ roster as a #6 receiver/backup punt returner. The effort he gave on this punt return Thursday night against the Jets should at least convince Indy’s coaching staff that he has plenty of toughness.
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Whalen fields this punt on a hop and then gets absolutely blasted by Ellis Lankster and a couple of other Jets coverage guys. Whalen pops right up because, like I said, he’s tough.
An effort like that should factor in when the Colts make their final decision on cuts. Whalen took the shot, held onto the ball, popped right back up. I would give the guy a job just on the basis of willingness to sacrifice himself. You gotta know you’re going to get lit up when you field a punt on a bounce like that.
Some might suggest you should let that one go but Whalen was willing to give up his body to save his team a few yards. That’s the kind of can-do spirit that impresses coaches. I like the kid, I think they should keep him around.
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