Since it seems everyone else has posted on this thread...
I'll add my two cents.
I seem to recall BB saying in an interview that ST's is one third of the game, and in his opinion, one third of the game is pretty damn important. (or something very similar)
I think it has been apparent in a LOT of the offseason moves that BB is intent on IMPROVING special teams play....
I translate that to mean that BB is going to field that absolute best ST players he can ( Budget concerns allowing of course.. sorry AV) and I translate THAT to mean Lonnie has the job until they find someone who can do it BETTER, not "as good" or "90%" since this position does not seem to have "budget concern" he is not looking for someone to do it cheaper. He is however, looking for someone who can do it better or has the potential to do so, since Lonnie is gonna have to hang 'em up sooner or later... it would be counter productive to improving ST's and one third of the game to throw unproven longsnappers into the mix come gameday. They might however, keep a borderline player on the roster or PS in order to groom him to be the next Lonnie.. if the player can play/backup other positons.. OL/TE/FB whatever.
That's my two cents... give or take a few bucks..
I'll add my two cents.
I seem to recall BB saying in an interview that ST's is one third of the game, and in his opinion, one third of the game is pretty damn important. (or something very similar)
I think it has been apparent in a LOT of the offseason moves that BB is intent on IMPROVING special teams play....
I translate that to mean that BB is going to field that absolute best ST players he can ( Budget concerns allowing of course.. sorry AV) and I translate THAT to mean Lonnie has the job until they find someone who can do it BETTER, not "as good" or "90%" since this position does not seem to have "budget concern" he is not looking for someone to do it cheaper. He is however, looking for someone who can do it better or has the potential to do so, since Lonnie is gonna have to hang 'em up sooner or later... it would be counter productive to improving ST's and one third of the game to throw unproven longsnappers into the mix come gameday. They might however, keep a borderline player on the roster or PS in order to groom him to be the next Lonnie.. if the player can play/backup other positons.. OL/TE/FB whatever.
That's my two cents... give or take a few bucks..