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AFC south.(NFL)(American Football Conference, football teams' evaluation)
HOUSTON TEXANS
Losing starting ILB Jay Foreman (ankle sprain) for the rest of the season is a big blow. Foreman is a good run stopper and is an on-field leader. The team must decide whether to replace Foreman with special teams standout DaShon Polk or move ROLB Kallee Wong inside. Moving Wong would allow the Texans to get playmaking second-year LB Antwan Peek into the lineup.... The team's offensive line has improved as RT Todd Wade's ankle injury has improved. Wade (6-8, 325) is huge and difficult to move around. He is very athletic and is a good fit for the Texans' zone-blocking scheme because he moves well. Wade is a better run blocker than pass protector, but he's very good in both areas. THIRD QUARTER GRADES: Offense: C. It has gone from explosive to barely average. Defense: D. The unit gives up too many big plays and doesn't consistently stop the run. Special teams: B. P Chad Stanley has been solid, but K Kris Brown is in a bit of a slump. Coaching: B. The staff has the team playing to realistic expectations. The playoffs can wait until next season.--Carlton Thompson
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
The team's patience with third-year CB Joseph Jefferson is paying off. After battling injuries early in his career, Jefferson (6-1, 209) is showing his striking ability. He has started two of the past three games, registering 11 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble. The team's future at cornerback will be bright if Jefferson continues to develop and Donald Strickland makes a full recovery from shoulder surgery that landed him on injured reserve.... The defense has been especially aggressive and opportunistic the past few games. Contributing to the turnaround is the offense's ability to jump out to leads. That enables the defensive line to concentrate on getting after the quarterback. The Colts had a season-high seven sacks on Sunday. THIRD QUARTER GRADES: Offense: A. QB Peyton Manning and RB Edgerrin James are at the top of their games. Defense: C. After a spotty start, the unit is generating difference-making plays. Special teams: C. Return and coverage units are just ordinary. Coaching: A-. The team won four games in 18 days, a testament to coach Tony Dungy's ...
- Special teams add talent, win notice: Team hopes improvement on special teams...
- Newspaper article from: Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD) July 31, 2006 700+ words
...fashion, the franchise upgraded its special teams by adding and retaining players who...defense - are highly regarded as solid special teams contributors. Linebacker Gary Stills...City Chiefs' all-time leader in special teams tackles, signed a three-year contract...
- Eagles' special teams know one misplay can set the wrong tone.(Knight Ridder...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Smallwood, John January 17, 2002 700+ words
...Dixon took to blow through the Eagles' special-teams coverage sucked the life out of the...Mike Caldwell, Eagles linebacker and special-teams ace. "We were overexcited. We knew...three years earlier, when the Eagles' special teams under head coach Ray Rhodes and special...
- Special Teams Organization.
- Magazine article from: Coach and Athletic Director Gorman, Ted December 1, 2000 700+ words
...BELIEVES IN the vital importance of special teams. They are not only willing to put...allocate the essential practice time. The special teams coordinator must be just as organized...simplistic plan that will enable the special teams to maximize their efficiency. Time...
- Davis admits special teams is `a passion' for him.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service McManamon, Patrick August 15, 2001 700+ words
...he will really pay attention to the special teams." "It is a passion of mine," Davis...will do anything and everything on special teams, from trying to block a punt to running...on the team because they are good on special teams. "The starters will be involved on...
- Eagles' special teams know one misplay can set the wrong tone.
- Newspaper article from: Philadelphia Daily News (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) January 17, 2002 700+ words
...Dixon took to blow through the Eagles' special-teams coverage sucked the life out of the...Mike Caldwell, Eagles linebacker and special-teams ace. "We were overexcited. We knew...three years earlier, when the Eagles' special teams under head coach Ray Rhodes and special...
- Special teams out for No. 1: after a tumultuous year, coach John Harbaugh seeks...
- Newspaper article from: Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) Brookover, Bob August 2, 2006 700+ words
...disastrous moments encountered by the special teams. Normally one of the best units...NFL, coach John Harbaugh's special teams found themselves at the bottom...can come back and be the top special teams in the league," Simoneau said...
- Winning with special teams.(FOOTBALL)
- Magazine article from: Coach and Athletic Director Malcolm, Mark W. August 1, 2005 700+ words
...actual teaching time than that spent on special teams. That has been our experience at Apollo...many of those victories, it was the special teams that tipped the balance in our favor...coach once told me that he had the "special teams" deal figured out. "Put speed back...
- Redskins seek very special teams; Units receive unique attention.(SPORTS)
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times August 17, 2006 700+ words
...Thrash have found those roles as key special teams players with the Washington Redskins...Prioleau and fullback Mike Sellers used special teams early in their careers to make a roster...starting jobs on offense and defense. "Special teams is how I got noticed," said Thrash...
