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Redskins Roster Review: Special Teams

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Published: September 6, 2009

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... actually appear to have improved after last year’s dismal performance. Hunter Smith was added to bolster one of the worst punting units in the NFL.

Already, Smith’s impact has been noticeable. He had the third most punting yards in the preseason with 1,060 and was eighth in average yards per punt among punters with 20 attempts or more (44.2). Smith also put six punts inside the 20 yard-line.

However, the punt coverage team has been a little suspect. They allowed the fifth most punt return yards in the preseason with 173, something that could be a major problem in the field-position game.

With the inconsistent nature of the Redskin offense, the field position battle is vital. The kick coverage teams can’t afford to struggle once the games begin to count.

Keeping Marcus Mason might be a liability for the special teams. Mason, while a solid option at running back, is not one of the better special teams players on the squad.

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