The New England Patriots’ reported hire of Jeremy Springer as their special teams coordinator might seem strange on the surface, but he might bring an underrated value to Jerod Mayo’s staff.
Los Angeles was one of the worst special teams units in the league this season, but the former Rams coach preaches a positive attitude and can provide the human connection Mayo seeks as head coach.
Springer, though, also had a hand in scouting and assisting the Rams front office. He worked with special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn to go through what the Rams called “tier four” prospect tape, according to The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue, who observed Los Angeles’ draft process last year.