Greg C.
14 years ago
After a very good performance by the Packers' special teams against the Eagles, the question is this: Can they do it again?

The Bills will be a good test. They have one of the best punters in the league--Brian Moorman, who as far as I'm concerned was the MVP of that ugly, low-scoring Bills win over the Packers in 2006. Don't expect Tramon Williams to have a lot of chances for good returns. DO expect him to have to make some difficult fair catches. That's not something to be taken for granted. I'm glad to have him back there instead of some of the other players who were considered for the job.

The Bills also have a very good kick returner, C.J. Spiller. This will be a test for the kick coverage team.

The Packers are looking stronger at kicker and punter than they have in years. Mason Crosby had a very good training camp and nailed two long field goals in Philadelphia. They were right down the middle and the longer one, at least, would've been good from well over 60 yards. And Tim Masthay looks like a more solid punter that Jeremy Kapinos ever did.

I would love to see the kickoff return team open up some holes for Jordy Nelson like they did last week. If they do, I think Jordy will hit them at full speed again. It could happen. Confidence is contagious.

Like a lot of Packer fans, I'd be happy with an average performance from our special teams this year. This could be the year. Should we even dare to hope that they might be above average? Well, maybe not just yet, but with another solid performance, it may begin too look possible.
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Packers_Finland
14 years ago
I hope that they're for real.

We didn't have slouch returners against us last week either, DeSean Jackson was a Pro Bowl kick returner last year.
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DanJustDan29
14 years ago
I will be happy with our special teams if they are average. As long as they are not taking away from our team or putting is in bad spots like we saw a lot last year, especially with punting and the seemingly inconsistent Mason Crosby.

I would be happy to go into the off-season with looking to improve our special teams because that would mean offense and defense are sitting pretty. I think that is the goal of most teams, put together a special teams unit that does not put you in bad situations. Anything extra is bonus.

and, Jordy Nelson is THE JAM at kick return...
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Tezzy
14 years ago
Within the sample size, Special Teams looked fantastic. Will hold judgement for a couple more weeks 🙂
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British
14 years ago
I'm more bothered about our punt and kickoff coverage teams than our own returners this week.

Returns are just about the best way the Bills are going to score points. Shut that down like we did on Sunday and I can't see Edwards and co lighting up the scoreboard.
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PackerTraxx
14 years ago
I'm keeping my fingers crossed they are. Last week was nice to see. Would be even nicer to see it continue through the season.
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LambeauEast
14 years ago
I'm going to hold judgement for a few more weeks, but early returns suggest that last week was pretty good.
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Silentio
14 years ago
I am wondering the exact same thing. I think we need to wait two or three more games to see if it's for real or not, though. Let's hope it is.

Also, British, your signature is the best things I've seen all day.
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beast
14 years ago
Brian Moorman is listed as questionable on the injury report with a "knee". My guess is he'll be in the game... but maybe not 100%...
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nerdmann
14 years ago
I'll believe it when they start doing it consistently.
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