Wednesday 16 March 2016

2016 Team of Free Agents - Special Teams

Article by Ian Hughes


There is only one group left to pick. The Specials. So let not over think this one and get out of here with a decent unit.

Kicker


Starter: Adam Vinatieri

Vinatieri has been one of the best kickers in the NFL for what seems like a lifetime. Known for kicks in clutch situations, why would you want anyone else as your kicker.

Back-Up: Greg Zuerlein

Now, I have been very clever. Because of how I have structured my roster I have found myself with a spare space or 2. So I am going to stash some extra Specialists. Zuerlein will be my stashed kicker. Greg the Leg can help me in situations I think Vinatieri’s leg its quite enough. That and Kick-offs. Plus did I mention Vinatieri’s old.

Punter


Starter: Shane Lechler

Lechler is another one of those guys that have been around forever. Starting to diminish in the production columns but you can’t put a price on experience at the punter position. They tend to hold on FG and PATs. I would rather take an experience guy that has enough leg, than a rookie that can kick out the stadium. That’s just me.

Long Snapper

Starter: Morgan Cox

Yes, Long Snapper is a position too. I don’t always pick one, and I could have left it as Tyler Clutts who is down on my RB list has Long Snapped in the NFL under emergency circumstances. But taking this seriously, I decided to select one. This year was an easy selection, as Cox was a Pro Bowl selection that has ended up without an extension.

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