Special Teams Aces, Cut 'em??

tweeky · 09-16-2003, 07:38 AM

Is it just me or does it appear with all the injuries we have that it may be time to sign some skill position back-ups. I know McAfee and Gleason are awesome special teamers, but they don't contribute at their positions. If Al Everest is the great special teams coach everybody says he is (and I agree), why tie up roster spots with guys who's sole contribution is special teams? Sign a back-up corner and safety and RB that can also play special teams.
I may be all wet here but I'm curious. Can McAfee really play RB? Can Gleason really play safety? Is Fenderson worth a backup RB spot just because he's good on special teams?
How about Elphage and Kenny Watson? They both play positions we need as well as special teams. Is it time to re-think that philosophy?

09-16-2003, 07:38 AM	#1
tweeky 500th Post Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Alabama Posts: 779	Special Teams Aces, Cut 'em?? Is it just me or does it appear with all the injuries we have that it may be time to sign some skill position back-ups. I know McAfee and Gleason are awesome special teamers, but they don't contribute at their positions. If Al Everest is the great special teams coach everybody says he is (and I agree), why tie up roster spots with guys who's sole contribution is special teams? Sign a back-up corner and safety and RB that can also play special teams. I may be all wet here but I'm curious. Can McAfee really play RB? Can Gleason really play safety? Is Fenderson worth a backup RB spot just because he's good on special teams? How about Elphage and Kenny Watson? They both play positions we need as well as special teams. Is it time to re-think that philosophy?