Cowboys to revamp special teams in 2020, a mandatory goal under Mike McCarthy and John Fassel

mmohican29 · Feb 8, 2020

CATCH17 said:
I yawn so hard at special teams.

It’s one of those things coaches talk about but the ultimate goal for special teams right now is to not screw it up for your offense and make your field goals.

The league is trying to get rid of special teams as much as they can too.

It’s just not an important aspect of the game no matter how much these coaches try to convince people that it is.

Fair catch punts, punt to the sideline, don’t take the kick out of the end zone to get the ball at the 25, make your field goals.. That’s special teams.

You're envisioning a mid to bottom-tier unit who's sole purpose is to be adequate. When you aim for this- you get what we had last year. The NFL's worst unit.

ST's are wholly more important. They set the tone for the contest with big hits. FG conversions on high% attempts are essential. Kick coverage and PR returns. Pinning the opponent deep. Protection for punts and FG's. Fakes. Drawing flags.

The laissez faire approach you endorse was employed last year by the team . How did that work out?

TheHerd · Feb 8, 2020

CATCH17 said:
I yawn so hard at special teams.

It’s one of those things coaches talk about but the ultimate goal for special teams right now is to not screw it up for your offense and make your field goals.

The league is trying to get rid of special teams as much as they can too.

It’s just not an important aspect of the game no matter how much these coaches try to convince people that it is.

Fair catch punts, punt to the sideline, don’t take the kick out of the end zone to get the ball at the 25, make your field goals.. That’s special teams.

I'd add don't commit penalties on punt return fair catches. If you add in penalties, I bet we had a negative avg return.

Cowboys to revamp special teams in 2020, a mandatory goal under Mike McCarthy and John Fassel

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