Teams trying to find and develop young players are often at a disadvantage when it comes to special teams. You can't really target players for special teams because you have to save the roster spots for young players you hope can develop into starters.

 

It becomes a double whammy. You end up relying on young mistake prone players to fill your needs on special teams and you can't afford to bring in veteran aces to give you that edge because you need the roster spots for development.

 

As with the other units, special teams will get better as the young players learn the game and discover their roles. This will begin to open up roster spots for guys dedicated to special teams.

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