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Buffalo Bills special teams coach Bobby April can't be certain which players he will have at his disposal and has yet to install a single scheme he will employ on kick coverage or returns.
However, April has plenty of optimism about his new job.
Special teams are a reflection of the overall depth and talent on a football team. April sees good speed and athleticism among his prospective bomb-squadders.
"I think we've got a unique group of linebackers," April said. "I really think those guys are good - Josh Stamer, Dominique Stevenson, Angelo Crowell and Mario Hagan, who didn't play much last year. Those guys have high expectations and there's a lot of promise there. The tight ends are good, and I think the corners and safeties are good players. That's the core of your special teams."
Just like on offense this year, the Bills' braintrust expects special teams will be
boosted by experienced coaching. April, 50, is recognized around the NFL as one of the top special teams aides and has had successful stints in Pittsburgh, Atlanta and New Orleans. He joined the Bills after three seasons in St. Louis, where special teams were not effective.
However, April has plenty of optimism about his new job.
Special teams are a reflection of the overall depth and talent on a football team. April sees good speed and athleticism among his prospective bomb-squadders.
"I think we've got a unique group of linebackers," April said. "I really think those guys are good - Josh Stamer, Dominique Stevenson, Angelo Crowell and Mario Hagan, who didn't play much last year. Those guys have high expectations and there's a lot of promise there. The tight ends are good, and I think the corners and safeties are good players. That's the core of your special teams."
Just like on offense this year, the Bills' braintrust expects special teams will be
boosted by experienced coaching. April, 50, is recognized around the NFL as one of the top special teams aides and has had successful stints in Pittsburgh, Atlanta and New Orleans. He joined the Bills after three seasons in St. Louis, where special teams were not effective.
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