I don't think that ST has been a factor for super bowl winners in the last 10 years or more. I am pretty sure the average rank of the winner is worse than the loser. Which is merely average.
Although it should go without saying that you want to better at every phase of the game. However the production of the best return guy ever is minimal compared to any decent WR. If you spend draft picks and money on a return guy, it is kind of a waste.
I don't have a problem with getting a guy who can return kicks and/or punts as an added bonus, but I don't think a specialist is worth going after. I am pretty sure Ted Thompson wouldn't do that anyway.
"Dexter_Sinister" wrote: