The San Francisco 49ers should bench Jarryd Hayne and make Bruce Ellington the punt returner.
Hayne may become a fine punt returner one day, but right now he’s a rookie who seems to make rookie mistakes. He dove for the ball during his first punt return of the regular season. The ball bounced off of him, and the Minnesota Vikings recovered.
If Hayne had experience, he would know never to dive for a punt. But he has no experience—he played Rugby League until this year. He should not return punts until he understands the nuances of the position.
Let second-year wide receiver Bruce Ellington return the punts while Hayne develops during practice. At least Ellington has experience.
That’s one adjustment the 49ers must make in their Week 2 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here are five more adjustments they must make.
via http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2567425-5-adjustments-san-francisco-49ers-must-make-in-week-2-matchup-with-steelers
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