Just an opinion...

[Jeremy Igo]

If a player has proven himself only ever to be a special teams player and not good enough for defense or offense, he has proven he is a waste of a roster spot.

 

Special teams should be filled with guys that play well and show the potential to play offense or defense eventually.

[ChibCU]

I think one consistent presence in the special teams unit is important for a team. Without it, there would be constant turnover of players that don't show enough potential on offense or defense for long-term contracts.

[panthers101]

It seems like it is a waste of a roster spot. I know special teams are necessary but maybe some of the better players don't put there all into special teams? Maybe the players that make special teams know that is the only way they can make a team and give it there all. Just a thought. 

[joemac]

Right?  How hard is it to find someone who is both serviceable at their primary position, and also solid on special teams?   

[Dex]

I disagree. Look at Matthew Slater. Some players are worth their one dimensional limitations. Not saying it should be the standard but having one special teams ace that can be an emergency back up is fine with me.

[WarPanthers89]

4 minutes ago, Dex said:

I disagree. Look at Matthew Slater. Some players are worth their one dimensional limitations. Not saying it should be the standard but having one special teams ace that can be an emergency back up is fine with me.

This. Jones is very good at special teams, a unit that played very well last year and can contribute in emergency third string safety/heavy nickelback package/blitz packages 

[Moo Daeng]

The Pats seem to really dig the special teams ace players.

I have no issue with the concept. 

[thefuzz]

It's not like we are any good at ST anyways...

[thefuzz]

1 minute ago, Moo Daeng said:

The Pats seem to really dig the special teams ace players.

I have no issue with the concept. 

BB is in love with ST's.

Infatuated with left footed punters, can talk about the kicking game all day, has fielded back to back HOF place kickers....

[Black&BlueBubba]

But....But...But... Veteran Leadership.  

[Dex]

3 minutes ago, thefuzz said:

It's not like we are any good at ST anyways...

ST basically won us the Giant's game last year.

[Moo Daeng]

Just now, Black&BlueBubba said:

But....But...But... Veteran Leadership.  

Are you lost?

[thefuzz]

Just now, Dex said:

ST basically won us the Giant's game last year.

Yay?

 

[Dex]

2 minutes ago, thefuzz said:

Yay?

 

No shame in admitting you were wrong. It's hard to remember things from a few months ago. Season ended poorly.