How do you think Shepard will be used in 2010

I think its clear that Shepard will see a lot of PT in every game of 2010. IMO, he is going to be a key player that helps our O get back on track.

Shepard offers our O so many different opportunities, but how do you think he will be used most?

I personally wouldn't mind seeing him return a kickoff/punt or two. The guy just straight up makes plays almost every time he touched the ball.

My hope for next year is to see him throw a few, line up at RB and possibly catch a few screens. JUST GET SHEPARD ON THE FIELD!!!!

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I agree. First, just get the kid the football. We've all seen what he can do once he has it. Perhaps he needs time to learn the playbook a little better. I believe that there are always things "behind the scenes" that we all don't know about, leading us all to make our own assumptions as to why he didn't see much playing time. Whatever the reasons are, Russell Shepard is too special of a player to not put him on the field, period. I believe we'll definitely see a lot more of him this coming season. Maybe a Percy Harvin type player. He'll line up everywhere. I'd personally like to see him go through a growth spurt, add about 20-30 pounds, and line up at tailback. As far as returning punts and kicks, not so sure about that, he didn't do a lot of that in high school that I know of.

 

Don't really care HOW he's used, just hope he's used and a lot. Hopefully he should have the little things down, like where to line up.

 

Shepard should be used in a Harvin-like role. Where he is in the game the majority of plays at a variety of positions. From RB, WR, and QB. Oh wait, he should have been used like that this year.:dis: He should get at least 10-15 touches per game next year.

 

With our WR and RB attrition I'd definitely like to see him used more as a slot receiver and tailback. He should definitely have more experience at WR after spring practice. Eventually I'd like to see him in the Wildcat or primarily as an option QB, but that may be asking too much over the course of one year.

 

I figured this is where he'd be

 

He'll primarily be a WR, with some snaps at RB & maybe playing special teams. I have faith that Gonzales will make sure he's utilized. I expect him to have a big year.

 

I see him being used as an dual purpose RB that can run effectively and be decent at catching short passes that will keep the defense honest. I also see him used at PR/KR, and while I don't see him as an all star there, I do think he can gain solid yards on a regular basis.:geaux:

 

What I would really like to know is what the hell went on behind the scenes that we didn't know about that limited his playing time in 2009. Talk that he had trouble learning the playbook just don't wash with me. I have heard interviews with him before he ever enrolled at LSU and he comes across as an intelligent kid from a good background and has no lack of motivation. I just don't believe that he was not able to learn the plays that involved him touching the football after having enrolled last January and going through a spring practice.

I don't want to turn this post into yet another Milesbash but we all know that if his coach had been Nick Saban, Urban Meyer or Pete Carroll among others that they would have found a way for Shepard to contribute in a significant way as a true freshman.

With good coaching decisions regarding the use of player personnel in 2010 I see Shepherd in a combination a Percy Harvin/Darren McFadden role as a RB/receiver/Wild Tiger kind of player