08-07-2023, 10:35 PM
I would think with the new kickoff rule (ball going out to the 25 on fair catches) and having a punter with more hangtime, that coverage teams are far less important than in the past and should be accorded less weight in deciding who makes the 53.
The Bengals were fortunate that last year Trenton Irwin wasn't picked up by another team from the practice squad as he ended up filling in admirably when starting WRs went down.
The Bengals were fortunate that last year Trenton Irwin wasn't picked up by another team from the practice squad as he ended up filling in admirably when starting WRs went down.