Did they make the right decision?
That will be the question on many Patriots fans’ minds this season if rookie punter Jake Bailey ever struggles. The fifth-round pick out of Stanford is well-regarded for his strong kicking leg and the excellent hang-time on his punts, and he’s so far impressed during training camp and in two preseason contests.
Still, the margin for error when it comes to special teams is always razor-thin. Especially for a team like New England that values and prioritizes field position and in-game strategy better than any other franchise in the NFL, it’s a bit curious that head coach Bill Belichick decided to move on from six-year veteran Ryan Allen on Monday, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.