Hey, what about Special Teams?

by IggleGreen on Aug 2, 2011 6:40 PM EDT

So it looks like we have the O and the D pretty much set up for a good run, as long as all the new players and coaches and schemes can gel before the season opener, which IS a tall order, no matter how great the players and coaches are. But then there is one area that I have heard very little about, and that is Special Teams. Seeing Dmitri is gone and expecting Eldra Buckley to be dropped, plus expecting a number of other reliable ST players to disappear through the cuts, I'm wondering if anyone has an (intelligent) take on where we'll be with ST at the season opener.

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on what an awesome punter we have snagged from Florida. I watched this kid in college. The drawback is he took a 3 step drop, which will have to be modified to a 2 step in the pros. The plusses are absolutely everything else. His hang time is unreal. He holds and kicks FGs and extra points. He kicks off. He has a total rocket for a leg, and I can see why Bobby April wanted him.

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by NJBammer on Aug 2, 2011 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks, I feel pretty good about K/P. I’m more concerned about coverage and blocking.

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by IggleGreen on Aug 2, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions

i think the depth of athletic and speedy linebackers is going to work great on special teams.

by ieatcrayons on Aug 2, 2011 7:32 PM EDT reply actions

yeah, i can see it now

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by w-w-JJ-d on Aug 2, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't we still have Colt anderson?

He will led us to Special teams victory!

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by ForTheLove on Aug 2, 2011 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

Ronnie Brown seems like he’d be a good return man on kickoffs.

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by andyb on Aug 2, 2011 11:00 PM EDT reply actions

huh?

Craig Coopper, Lee Higgans, Locke, Moss, Calvin, and DRC are all competing for KR. AS far as KO’s we have a ton of young LB’s and WR’s and RB’s to fill the need.

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Juan Castillo switching from the offensive line coach to Defensive coordinator is soooo dumb it might just work.

by MightyJoeBanner on Aug 2, 2011 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions