Rafael Vela: Take the Special Teams Quiz

[Cbz40]

Take the Special Teams Quiz By Rafael Vela 7 Comments So you think you know the Cowboys, huh?
Prove it. Take my special teams quiz. Ten multiple choice questions, ten points each. Answers to be revealed tomorrow.
1. How many different Cowboys special teams units are there?

• a. three
• b. four
• c. five
• d. six

2. The players blocking on the ends of the field goal/extra point unit play what position?

• a. safety
• b. fullback
• c. tight end
• d. offensive tackle

3. Name the Cowboys’ snapper

• a. J.P. LeDoux
• b. L.P. Ladouceur
• c. J.P. Lovecraft
• d. Pepe Le Peux

4. Only two players are part of all the coverage and return units and the kick blocking unit. One plays in the secondary. Name him.
5. The other is a linebacker. Name him.
6. Who are the Cowboys’ gunners on the punt coverage units?

• a. Nate Jones and Jacques Reeves
• b. Patrick Watkins and Keith Davis
• c. Sam Hurd and Miles Austin
• d. Oliver Hoyte and Deon Anderson

7. On Dallas’ kick blocking unit, three long-armed linemen line up on each side of the opposing snapper, try to get a push and get their hands on the ball. Which of these linemen is NOT one of these three?

• a. Pat McQuistan
• b. Flozell Adams
• c. Chris Canty
• d. Marc Colombo

8. Who’s the up man on the punt coverage team who lines up between the snapper and Mat McBriar and calls the signals?

• a. Keith Davis
• b. Kevin Burnett
• c. Justin Rogers
• d. Bobby Carpenter

9. Who’s NOT on the Cowboys’ kick return wedge?

• a. Tony Curtis
• b. Kyle Kosier
• c. Cory Procter
• d. Deon Anderson

10. Tyson Thompson is the primary kickoff returner. Who is Dallas’ other KO returner?

• a. Miles Austin
• b. Sam Hurd
• c. Terence Newman
• d. Nate Jones

When we’re done, you’ll really be able to impress your friends. Send them the address today and let them take the quiz too.
Scoring

• 90-100 — All Pro
• 70-80 — Pro Bowler
• 50-60 — Solid Starter
• 40- Rookie prospect
• 30 - Practice squad
• 20-below — Street free agent

 

[StanleySpadowski]

The correct answer isn't even offered as a choice for the first question.

There should be ten (10) special teams units.

Kick return
Punt return
Kickoff coverage
Punt coverage
Onside kick (some teams use the regular KO team but Dallas has yet to try one so we don't know their approach)
Onside return
Free kick - Kickoff coverage with the punter
Free kick return - Kick return with the punt returner.
Field goal
Field goal block

 

[joseephuss]

The correct answer isn't even offered as a choice for the first question.

There should be ten (10) special teams units.

Kick return
Punt return
Kickoff coverage
Punt coverage
Onside kick (some teams use the regular KO team but Dallas has yet to try one so we don't know their approach)
Onside return
Free kick - Kickoff coverage with the punter
Free kick return - Kick return with the punt returner.
Field goal
Field goal block

Does Dallas recognize them as 10 separate units or say 6 units with subcategories?