N.O. changes up special teams

LongTimeFan · 08-04-2007, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

I think special teams was a glaring weakness last year. I love to see us shave 4-5 yards off the opponents starting point (28 yd line last year).

I am still not sold on Bush returning punts 100% of the time- I'd rather see him back there as a change of pace. The chance of him breaking one, say 1 in 30 attempts, does not outway the risk of injury.

I think Bush returning punts is a positive thing, there is always a chance of him getting hurt back there but then again the same goes for him making a play in the backfield..
Special teams fear Bush due to his quickness and moves..

08-04-2007, 06:40 PM	#3
LongTimeFan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,403	Re: N.O. changes up special teams Originally Posted by ScottF I think special teams was a glaring weakness last year. I love to see us shave 4-5 yards off the opponents starting point (28 yd line last year). I am still not sold on Bush returning punts 100% of the time- I'd rather see him back there as a change of pace. The chance of him breaking one, say 1 in 30 attempts, does not outway the risk of injury. I think Bush returning punts is a positive thing, there is always a chance of him getting hurt back there but then again the same goes for him making a play in the backfield.. Special teams fear Bush due to his quickness and moves..