The Special Teams

Edman · 09-30-2008, 07:32 PM

Surprised nobody commented on them yet.

It's night and day so far compared last year. The return game is a little shaky, but the coverage on returns have been amazing. They get another test next Sunday with Jones-Drew.

The only issue I have with the Special Teams right now is well...Why do opposing teams' punters seem to have coming out parties against us? It can't be helped, but this is odd.

jjpro11 · 09-30-2008, 07:51 PM

punters have really been pissing me off lately.. i just expect punters to boot it 60 yards now. the special teams have made a complete 180 from last year.. we are even stopping guys before they hit the 20.. i dont remember us doing that once last season.

HereWeGoSteelers219 · 09-30-2008, 07:52 PM

Watching us get out-punted like we have makes me miss Sepulveda a lot. Berger is below average.

I think the punt returns will get more exciting with Santonio back there. He has the ability to take some to the house.

I would really like for the Steelers to have a great kickoff return specialist. there's so many nowadays and they are ultimate gamechangers.

Kick coverage has been awesome. They were a little shaky vs. Philly but they have cleaned up a lot of problems. Guys like Woods, Madison, Bailey, and Timmons have been solid.

hizmi · 09-30-2008, 07:57 PM

Coverage has been awesome, returns have been fairly poor. However, after the past few years, as long as there are no muffs I'm satisfied.

jjpro11 · 09-30-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HereWeGoSteelers219

Watching us get out-punted like we have makes me miss Sepulveda a lot. Berger is below average.

I think the punt returns will get more exciting with Santonio back there. He has the ability to take some to the house.

I would really like for the Steelers to have a great kickoff return specialist. there's so many nowadays and they are ultimate gamechangers.

Kick coverage has been awesome. They were a little shaky vs. Philly but they have cleaned up a lot of problems. Guys like Woods, Madison, Bailey, and Timmons have been solid.

we need a guy like darren sproles.. i love the little cannon balls that move. we need to get Trindon Holliday whenever he comes out.

lilyoder6 · 09-30-2008, 08:01 PM

last night koch wsa avg like 55 yrds.. burger was avg like 40.. i mean damn.. i do miss daniel..

El-Gonzo Jackson · 09-30-2008, 08:08 PM

Yeah, I thought Ligashesky and Zeirline were coaching for their jobs this season. So far Ligs and his ST coverage teams are looking good.

Considering we really dont have a decent return specialist, its hard to expect many big returns from this unit.

kmsteelerwr15 · 09-30-2008, 08:21 PM

I love the ST, this is the first time in years that I dont gedt nervous when I see the KR returning the kick

I couldnt be happier with them, well thats a lie, i would love a returned for a TD but what can I say I'm a little selfish lol

jjpro11 · 09-30-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El-Gonzo Jackson

Yeah, I thought Ligashesky and Zeirline were coaching for their jobs this season. So far Ligs and his ST coverage teams are looking good.

Considering we really dont have a decent return specialist, its hard to expect many big returns from this unit.

holmes will return one this year.. count on it.

WWIIOwheelz · 09-30-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jjpro11

holmes will return one this year.. count on it.

I just hope he doesn't get hit hard. There was one return he had last game where it could've been a lot worse than it was. I thought he'd had his bell rung for a second or two.

09-30-2008, 07:32 PM	#1
Edman Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 4,922 Gender: Male Member Number: 3261	The Special Teams Surprised nobody commented on them yet. It's night and day so far compared last year. The return game is a little shaky, but the coverage on returns have been amazing. They get another test next Sunday with Jones-Drew. The only issue I have with the Special Teams right now is well...Why do opposing teams' punters seem to have coming out parties against us? It can't be helped, but this is odd.

09-30-2008, 07:51 PM	#2
jjpro11 Team Owner Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near Cleveland Posts: 2,818 Member Number: 3559	Re: The Special Teams punters have really been pissing me off lately.. i just expect punters to boot it 60 yards now. the special teams have made a complete 180 from last year.. we are even stopping guys before they hit the 20.. i dont remember us doing that once last season. __________________

09-30-2008, 07:52 PM	#3
HereWeGoSteelers219 Starter Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 473 Member Number: 9324	Re: The Special Teams Watching us get out-punted like we have makes me miss Sepulveda a lot. Berger is below average. I think the punt returns will get more exciting with Santonio back there. He has the ability to take some to the house. I would really like for the Steelers to have a great kickoff return specialist. there's so many nowadays and they are ultimate gamechangers. Kick coverage has been awesome. They were a little shaky vs. Philly but they have cleaned up a lot of problems. Guys like Woods, Madison, Bailey, and Timmons have been solid.

09-30-2008, 07:57 PM	#4
hizmi Bench Warmer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 201 Member Number: 8485	Re: The Special Teams Coverage has been awesome, returns have been fairly poor. However, after the past few years, as long as there are no muffs I'm satisfied. __________________ Fame was like a drug. But what was even more like a drug were the drugs. --Homer

09-30-2008, 08:01 PM	#6
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09-30-2008, 08:08 PM	#7
El-Gonzo Jackson Living Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,462 Member Number: 8264	Re: The Special Teams Yeah, I thought Ligashesky and Zeirline were coaching for their jobs this season. So far Ligs and his ST coverage teams are looking good. Considering we really dont have a decent return specialist, its hard to expect many big returns from this unit.

09-30-2008, 08:21 PM	#8
kmsteelerwr15 Team President Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: going to school at Tusculum College but living in NC Posts: 2,067 Gender: Male Member Number: 1492	Re: The Special Teams I love the ST, this is the first time in years that I dont gedt nervous when I see the KR returning the kick I couldnt be happier with them, well thats a lie, i would love a returned for a TD but what can I say I'm a little selfish lol __________________

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