There’s like a 95% chance I’m writing this article just so I could use this photo, which was very generously made by Josh Healey of Foxhole Design.
But seriously, we all know the final few roster spots come down to who can help out the most on special teams. Even for guys who may begin the year inactive, their ability to help cover kicks and punts when they do dress is critical and it’s an element the team has preached all offseason. Mike Tomlin, Keith Butler, and of course, Danny Smith, the man handing out the final two or three roses for guys to make the 53 man roster.