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Announcer's Jinx Strikes Bills Punt Returner
28 Aug
Summary
- Ray Davis fumbled a punt immediately after announcer's comment.
- Davis is competing for a punt returner role, not his primary position.
- He was an All-Pro kick returner last season, averaging 30.4 yards.
Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis experienced a challenging moment during a recent game when he failed to cleanly catch a punt. Announcer Andrew Catalon made a remark about Davis returning punts, and immediately after, the ball slipped through Davis's hands.
The muffed punt was recovered by the Pittsburgh Steelers, potentially hindering Davis's bid for the punt returner position. He has not been a primary option on the team's depth chart for this role, with others listed ahead of him.
Despite this miscue, Davis remains a standout kick returner. Last season, he led the NFL with an average of 30.4 yards per kick return and even scored a touchdown, earning him All-Pro honors. The Bills may have been exploring his versatility to add depth, but this recent fumble could make them reconsider.
The team faces a roster deadline, and adding punt return capabilities could have offered flexibility. However, after this incident, the 26-year-old Davis might face an uphill battle to secure the punt returner role.
