Saints working to correct special teams miscues

08-24-2010, 07:30 PM

by Bradley Handwerger / Eyewitness Sports

wwltv.com

Posted on August 24, 2010 at 6:02 PM

Updated today at 6:02 PM

METAIRIE, La. ― Twice in Saturday night’s 38-20 preseason win over the Texans, New Orleans’ special teams took positive momentum and turned it negative, giving up two returns of 55 yard or longer.

The kickoff returns came on top of poor performances in kick return against the Patriots in the preseason opener.

Lest you think the players don’t care, however, listen to special teams captain Troy Evans.

“After that first game, I slept like crap,” Evans said. “It was a bad night of sleep. We came in here and it showed on film and it starts with me.”

It has been a problem that has persisted for much of the past 12 months. While the offense and defense were doing their jobs, the kick coverage units were not.

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Rugby Saint II · 08-26-2010, 10:35 AM

I'm surprised that McMahon is still here. I know that Payton is loyal to his coaches but he might need to take a close look at replacing the special teams coach.

strato · 08-26-2010, 10:41 AM

Amen to that...its not a new problem

strato · 08-26-2010, 08:48 PM

P.U.S.H

FireVenturi · 08-26-2010, 10:13 PM

Im not sure who is available, but im not impressed with current st coach!!

QBREES9 · 08-26-2010, 10:40 PM

Will see how they look friday night.

08-24-2010, 07:30 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,681 Rating: (0 votes - average) by Bradley Handwerger / Eyewitness Sports wwltv.com Posted on August 24, 2010 at 6:02 PM Updated today at 6:02 PM METAIRIE, La. ― Twice in Saturday night’s 38-20 preseason win over the Texans, New Orleans’ special teams took positive momentum and turned it negative, giving up two returns of 55 yard or longer. The kickoff returns came on top of poor performances in kick return against the Patriots in the preseason opener. Lest you think the players don’t care, however, listen to special teams captain Troy Evans. “After that first game, I slept like crap,” Evans said. “It was a bad night of sleep. We came in here and it showed on film and it starts with me.” It has been a problem that has persisted for much of the past 12 months. While the offense and defense were doing their jobs, the kick coverage units were not. Read the rest here... Saints working to correct special teams miscues \| New Orleans News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather \| wwltv.com \| Eye on Black and Gold Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 06:47 PM..
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08-26-2010, 10:35 AM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,718	I'm surprised that McMahon is still here. I know that Payton is loyal to his coaches but he might need to take a close look at replacing the special teams coach.

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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Amen to that...its not a new problem

08-26-2010, 08:48 PM	#4
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	P.U.S.H

08-26-2010, 10:13 PM	#5
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Im not sure who is available, but im not impressed with current st coach!!

08-26-2010, 10:40 PM	#6
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Will see how they look friday night.