10-08-2021, 09:15 PM
(10-08-2021, 07:36 PM)impactplaya Wrote: Yeah, Joe and front 7 on defense are getting the
Headlines and kudos.
I want to shine a light on Darrin Simmons special teams play.
Their are 3 phases to a game obviously.
You can play a flawless game on both sides of the ball.
But all it takes is one breakdown on.special teams
And that effort by the offense and defense goes all for not.
Let's not forget special teams has put 2 W's in the win column for us.
So far the coverage teams have been excellent.
No long KO returns, or PR returns have been allowed.
No blocked punts. No mishandled placekicks
These things are brought up until.they are blown
Yeah I know our return game hasnt lit the world on.fire through 4 games
And yeah I wanna see JB start with a shorter field
But overall the special teams has really helped put this team at 3-and 1
Very true, Simmons always does a good job as coach but there usually are a few big returns we give up no matter what.
Thought we might miss Cethan Carter this year but so far haven't.
I have liked how Darius Phillips has looked on Punt Returns a few bad decisions but no muffs (knock on wood).
Brandon Wilson on the other hand who I have always liked on KR needs to step it up.
Overall though, this phase has also played top tier so far this year.
