We recently covered the underrated value of a strong kick coverage unit, specifically highlighting what Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey brought to the team in that regard.
Today, we’re going to flip the units and stress the importance of a competent blocking return unit. And what happens when that group fails.
Dri Archer faced significant criticism, from myself as well, during his rookie year. But one of the several caveats to his year was the lack of effective blocking to even give him a chance to succeed.
This is no more evident than on two kick returns in back-to-back weeks.