Special teams is terrible (1 Viewer)

[rpmgatech]

Other than our bad turnover differential, we have some issues with our coverage unit. I don't know what the average starting point after a kickoff for the opposing team, but it is really bad. We started the Steelers game giving them the ball on the 50 yd line. A touchback would have made them work for 30 more yards. That is a 60% increase for those who like math.

Do you think the issue is with the kickers or our coverage team.

 

[CHI-TOWNSAINT]

I honestly think Steve Gleason makes that big of a difference. I hope he's active this week!

 

[rpmgatech]

I know I am stupid for asking, but who is Steve Gleason.

 

[SeminoleMarine]

I know I am stupid for asking, but who is Steve Gleason.

I don't normally ask questions like this, but did you become a Saints fan last week?

http://www.neworleanssaints.com/playerbio.cfm?playerid=68

 

[SaintFan612]

I know I am stupid for asking, but who is Steve Gleason.

Guess you missed the first quarter of the Atlanta game?

Does "blocked kick" ring a bell?

 

[sainTS]

Maybe he is just confused cause he cut his mullet.

 

[kfran]

I know I am stupid for asking, but who is Steve Gleason.

You're kidding, right? :hookline:​

 

[Surviving Saint]

A real die hard fan? or a bandwagon rider? This is puzzling

 

[shrike3000]

I know I am stupid for asking, but who is Steve Gleason.

See my Signature.

 

[Yeti]

Steve Gleason is the best and has been the best special teamer on our team for years. He made the pro bowl one year because of his excellent skills.

The Steelers got good field position because Carney was constantly kicking the ball short.

 

[Paul]

The Steelers got good field position because Carney was constantly kicking the ball short.

Bingo. Gave em decent FP everytime.

 

[4saintspirit]

Well -- its hard for special teams to stop the opposing kickoff return when they catch the ball at a dead run on their own 25 yard line -- perhaps someone who has the leg to kick it a little bit further would help