ReasonablySober wrote:Everyone talks about the importance of ST when it comes to players on the fringes. The only conclusion I can draw is the front office doesn't actually prioritize ST skills when it comes to player acquisition.
It takes effort, aggressiveness, tenacity, etc. to consistently perform well on Special Team coverage and return units.
It also takes effort, aggressiveness, tenacity, etc. to consistently perform well on Defense.
The Packers have featured mediocre to poor Defenses for 13 seasons in a row.
The Special Teams units have been even worse.
Methinks it might be time for the Front Office to do a self-scout with regard to the defensive/Special Teams "talent" it procures for the team.