There’s been a lot of talk about the starting quarterback, who’s in there for running back, or Zac Alley’s aggressive defensive scheme. There hasn’t been a lot of talk about special teams, even though special teams can make or break a game.

“You want to be versed in all three aspects of the game,” special teams coordinator Pat Kirkland said. “Special teams is 18 to 22% of snaps during the game.”

There’s a reason there hasn’t been much talk about special teams this offseason. It’s hard to practice. Kickers can kick field goals, punters can punt, but how do you practice full-speed kickoffs and punts? The NFL is already trying to limit the number of returns, and some want the kickoffs abolished.

It’s hard to do live special teams.

“You’ve got to limit them, because there is the potential

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