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Message: [QUOTE="SoBristol, post: 313049, member: 485"] OK -- fair enough. Folks have a lot of hopes for the young recruits in the secondary who have yet to earn roles, but not much hope that any of Marrone's OL recruits can develop and step up. Despite the fact that we have several candidates with size. I suspect (hope) it is because the OL guys take a little longer to be ready. Specials -- I would break it down by units. Coverage -- you need some talent to make open field tackles. Run backs -- open field blocking and a returner or two who can make some people miss. At the games, and esp. when you watch coverage or return teams, there has been a stark difference in athletic ability. Our opponents get a free run to the 35 on KO returns; we get stuffed at our 20. Similar on punt returns and punt coverage. Protection for FGs -- maybe more of a coaching issue. I believe (again, hope) we have better talent for specials this year, and the coaching just has to be better. [/QUOTE]