I expect Leon Washington to be game changer because...

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Washington Redskins kicker ranks LAST in the league in touchbacks, kicking a touchback at 24%. Expect some big returns from Leon! I apologize if this has previousley been posted.

First time poster by the way, have been reading the forums for forever just never thought to create an account.
 

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hawker232":u93pmz8y said:
Washington Redskins kicker ranks LAST in the league in touchbacks, kicking a touchback at 24%. Expect some big returns from Leon! I apologize if this has previousley been posted.

First time poster by the way, have been reading the forums for forever just never thought to create an account.
Other than the either the opening kick-off or the one starting the 3rd quarter, I don't see the Redskins kicking off very often.
 
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I also recall earlier in the season hearing about they had struggles in the punting game, allowing a lot of teams to block punts. Not sure how they have been as of recent. I'm sure that's going to be something our special teams coach tries to take advantage of.
 

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welcome to the boards,
but yes profootball talk mentioned we have a great special teams squad and washington has one of the worst.
leon should get mvp for this game
 

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i know Harris for Dallas had a field day returning kicks sunday night... could prove interesting.
 

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DVOA ranks us 3rd on special teams and the Skins 27th. So we should win the battle for field position and might even have a turnover or a big return. That could be a game changer. Let's hope so because I anticipate a fairly low scoring slugfest otherwise and a big special teams play could break it wide open.
 

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Lets hope Leon can do some damage and take one to the house! Welcome to .net!
 

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Special teams will be huge, if recent play is any indication. Field position can be immensely valuable, especially in a game with two rookies making their first playoff starts.
 
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Hopefully Leon can have a game like he did against a poor special teams unit in San Diego a few years back with 2 kick returns for touchdowns. The anticipation for this game is driving me CRAZY!
 

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This worries me as well. I would have rather our team cut Banks and bring in a KO specialist than to keep that useless bum on the team. Baffles me. The work of Danny Smith. :cussing:


On another note: Seems our punt coverage team had issues galore last week. Hope that doesn't rear it's ugly head either.
 

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SkinsFan46":1govehaz said:
This worries me as well. I would have rather our team cut Banks and bring in a KO specialist than to keep that useless bum on the team. Baffles me. The work of Danny Smith. :cussing:


On another note: Seems our punt coverage team had issues galore last week. Hope that doesn't rear it's ugly head either.

Harris for the Cowboys is no slouch of a returner. However Crawford and Niles Paul have shown promise recently.

We have one of the best FG kickers in the game right now.

Our poor special teams ranking are largely due to 2 people: Billy Cundiff and Brandon Banks. Both of whom will not be playing Sunday.
 

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RiggoReincarnated":2cs5x0d7 said:
SkinsFan46":2cs5x0d7 said:
This worries me as well. I would have rather our team cut Banks and bring in a KO specialist than to keep that useless bum on the team. Baffles me. The work of Danny Smith. :cussing:


On another note: Seems our punt coverage team had issues galore last week. Hope that doesn't rear it's ugly head either.

Harris for the Cowboys is no slouch of a returner. However Crawford and Niles Paul have shown promise recently.

We have one of the best FG kickers in the game right now.

Our poor special teams ranking are largely due to 2 people: Billy Cundiff and Brandon Banks. Both of whom will not be playing Sunday.
Thanks for giving Cundiff to the Whiners! I hope he misses some big FG's when we play them! :grin:
 
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