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Yeah that’s a problem IMO…special teams only players over potential future starters or situational players especially on D. Some here don’t have an issue with that…I do.
There's going to be some tough decisions in this regard, though some of them will (unfortunately) be settled by injuries. But in general, you're going to have to sacrifice one of the following (sometimes two) for every situation:
1) A veteran you trust that may be nearing the end of his career or contract
2) A developmental player who maybe isn't ready for full time yet but has potential
3) A core special teamer
So, using the Sam Roberts example: If he keeps having an impressive camp, the choice to keep him would either force you to cut a ST player, or potentially a guy like Laurence Guy (not saying they should, just picked a veteran at Robert's position). It's a tough call, because you're either downgrading the position for this year, or you're losing a ST player who will contribute every game and have potentially too many guys at the DT spot and not enough snaps to go around.