I feel like this article is basically saying, congrats you didn't completely screw up, but in a very nice way.
The ST coach is just trying to spin a negative story. .. and with the help of the writer is doing a good job.
Also IMO Safeties are the hardest way to score and the hardest way to score should be worth the most amount of points. So at least worth a touch down followed by a normal kickoff by the scoring team.