Roundup: Titans rookie Britt eager to return punts
Posted: August 13th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Jay Cutler, Kenny Britt, Lovie Smith, New York Giants, Stoney Woodson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tom Coughlin
The Nashville City Paper reports that the Titans first-round pick Kenny Britt was on the field with the special teams unit returning punts.
“I’ve been catching punts since I was in Pop Warner,” Britt said. “I was the backup at Rutgers, but they just never put me in there, because they didn’t want me to get hurt. I practiced every day, just in case somebody got hurt.”
The rookie wide receiver said that he approached coaches about returning punts for his new team.
“I always wanted to do it in college, but they wouldn’t let me. I actually asked them [to let me],” Britt said. “As long as I keep on coming out there, they’ll probably give me a shot.” More…
Other news making headlines around the web:
- Bears coach Lovie Smith is open to QB Jay Cutler’s input about the final roster, but ultimately the coaches will make the decisions.
- According to Giants coach Tom Coughlin, rookie defensive back Stoney Woodson “has been very noticeable. And that’s a good thing.”
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have picked up the pace in training camp.
