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6. Will the Rams be any better on special teams this season?
There isn't any reason to think so. Martz has never devoted enough time or energy to improving his return and coverage units and the Rams paid a heavy price for that deficiency in 2004. Last season they ranked 30th in the NFL in punt-return yards and kick-return yards allowed, 31st in punt returns and dead last in kick returns. The addition of new special teams coach Bob Ligashesky won't improve those numbers. More talented special teams players is the only way to fix this ongoing problem.
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I gotta disagree here. Martz not only made special teams an off-season focus, he made them a priority by not only changing coaches, but by bringing in free agents and drafting players who have had success in the special teams area. Improvement is inevitable.