Special teams
Rams fire special teams coordinator after Seahawks loss
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The Los Angeles Rams have fired special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn following their overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. The decision marks the first in-season coaching change in head coach Sean McVay's nine-year tenure with the team. Special teams errors, including a punt return touchdown and a missed field goal, contributed to the Rams blowing a 16-point lead.
Former Navy position coach David Cole praised rookie Eli Heidenreich for his special teams potential with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The seventh-round pick must excel on special teams to secure a roster spot.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have dismissed assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II. The move came Friday morning due to a violation of club policy. Additional reporting specifies the reason as workplace misconduct.
Pittsburgh Steelers fourth-round pick Kaden Wetjen said he is open to lining up in the backfield and motioning out as a receiver on offense. The Iowa wide receiver, primarily valued for his return skills, aims to rank as a top-three punt and kick returner in his rookie NFL season. The selection has drawn criticism from former Steelers cornerback Joe Haden.
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Pittsburgh Steelers' new special teams coordinator Danny Crossman emphasized the team's inherent toughness as a key asset for success. He stated that this quality, a hallmark of the franchise, eliminates one major challenge in his role. Crossman replaces Danny Smith, who left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Pittsburgh Steelers mottagare Ben Skowronek har helt och hållet omfamnat sin roll som special teams-ess, särskilt som gunner på punts. Trots en bakgrund med 39 mottagningar på en säsong och en Super Bowl-seger trivs Skowronek med positionens fysiska krav. Hans framstående insats mot Baltimore Ravens belyste hans inverkan på enheten.
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San Jose Sharks besegrade Vancouver Canucks med 3-2 på fredagen i SAP Center, drivet av två powerplay-mål och starkt målvaktsspel från Yaroslav Askarov. Macklin Celebrini stod för två assist, inklusive på William Eklunds utjämningsmål, medan Adam Gaudettes granskade mål blev avgörande. Segern förbättrar Sharks rekord till 9-4-1 i november.
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