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The special teams units improved after an awful start. Gosselin's ranking rankings had them at the middle of the pack. However, there are clearly issues.
KICKER
Folk is among the very best. He is a free agent. It seems that he wants to come back. If we can't work out a deal, we'd franchise him.
PUNTER
Is Bailey the best in the league? He had many fewer within the 20. His average was off by 6 yards on average.
Bailey is due to be paid $4M for 2022, among the top 5 in the league. This is a decision that needs to be made.
KICK AND PUNT RETURNS
We were among the worst in the league. Our decision-making from the end zone was terrible (only one came out past the 25). We need an upgrade at the returner position. Also, we seem to need better blocking. If the issue is coaching, then Judge should be able to make improvement. Note that we were fine in 2020. I'm OK using a roster spot on a returner. We just need a better one. Gunner is an RFA and is unlikely to be tendered.
PERSONNEL
Our specialists include Slater, Bethel, Davis, Bolden and King. Slater, Bolden and King are free agents. I expect Slater to retire and King to be re-signed. I also expect Bolden to be re-signed. Tavai is likely to make the team, partly on his ST skills. Langi also plays lots of special teams. I don't know whether Tavai or Langi are any good on special teams. I know that they play a lot.
BOTTOM LINE
Belichick knows special teams. Look for him to add a special teamer or two, especially if Slater retires.
KICKER
Folk is among the very best. He is a free agent. It seems that he wants to come back. If we can't work out a deal, we'd franchise him.
PUNTER
Is Bailey the best in the league? He had many fewer within the 20. His average was off by 6 yards on average.
Bailey is due to be paid $4M for 2022, among the top 5 in the league. This is a decision that needs to be made.
KICK AND PUNT RETURNS
We were among the worst in the league. Our decision-making from the end zone was terrible (only one came out past the 25). We need an upgrade at the returner position. Also, we seem to need better blocking. If the issue is coaching, then Judge should be able to make improvement. Note that we were fine in 2020. I'm OK using a roster spot on a returner. We just need a better one. Gunner is an RFA and is unlikely to be tendered.
PERSONNEL
Our specialists include Slater, Bethel, Davis, Bolden and King. Slater, Bolden and King are free agents. I expect Slater to retire and King to be re-signed. I also expect Bolden to be re-signed. Tavai is likely to make the team, partly on his ST skills. Langi also plays lots of special teams. I don't know whether Tavai or Langi are any good on special teams. I know that they play a lot.
BOTTOM LINE
Belichick knows special teams. Look for him to add a special teamer or two, especially if Slater retires.