shakadave

It's true every year that there are players whose chance of making the roster depends on their special-teams contributions. But this year it seems clear that there are more fierce roster battles, at more positions, than usual.

Mike Reiss, in his Patriots blog - Reiss' Pieces - Boston.com recent 53-man roster projection of August 16, leaves Lenon, Alexander, and Williams all off the roster in the LB section, stating "Lenon, Alexander and Williams all on the bubble and special teams impact could help their case." Reiss also comments about Slater: "Slater figures to be on roster, but tough to fit him in this projection with so many offensive skill-position players" --- and Reiss leaves him off the roster. Then think about the depth at TE, at RB, and on it goes.

By the time this process sorts itself out, won't we automatically be loaded with special-teams talent?

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maverick4

Belichick also called the new ST coach one of the best football coaches he's ever come across in his life

PatsFanSince74

Edelman alone makes me feel good on this score!

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Brady-To-Branch

I'd like to see more competition at punter.

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HEY BRO! WHAT UP?

Yep, the Pats haven't had a good punter in a long time.

fanofthesports

For some reason punters are a rare bread

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Pats Fanatic

Last great one was Rich Camarillo and that was a long time ago.

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Rob0729

I trashed Hanson in the past, but he was decent last year. What he was good at was not making the punts returnable (he was 11th in fewest return yards and the top 3 only had one punt and 4th only had 12). Granted that means he angled the ball towards the sidelines which at times meant that it would go out of bounds too short.

Could we upgrade the position? Sure, but punters are always hit or miss anyway. Besides, with this offense, I am not expecting to punt too much this year.

RayClay

I would feel better with a proven unit. Hopefully, we will be great, but the known is better than the unknown IMO.

I'm not worried, we have talent, but i just don't get the logic.

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RayClay

We try to limit returns because we assume decent field position due to our offense, hence crafty punters are more desirable than boomers.

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