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Re: Rams hope Jones is long term answer

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Originally Posted by renrawtruk View Post
May not seem major, but 90% of the kick returners are used to fielding punts in practice from a RIGHT footed kicker. I am willing to bet that it is different fielding a ball with opposite spin and probably opposite curve (a litte left to right instead of right to left), and will result in a better special teams play for the Rams. Either because the opposing Page Ranking recognizes this as the balls in the air and is more likely to call a fair catch, or because we get some turnovers on mishandled returns.

Again, minor detail, but could be a slight edge in getting the Page Ranking out of his groove.
Game of inches.
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