04-23-2018, 12:06 PM
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Re: New Orleans Saints predraft depth chart: Special teams
Originally Posted by AsylumGuido
The Saints finished 6th in the NFL in 2017 for kickoff return average yardage with 22.9 yards per return. They were also 7th in the league for total number of returns with 36.
They were among the very best in the league last season.
Just saying ... 
Agreed. Plus, if a guy has the skill set to help with punt returnS, then it's lagniappe; but don't waste a draft pick on a return specialists...
Especially with the lack of depth and priority need on the offensive and defensive lines - besides, we may not have kickoffs much longer...
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