You may not be used to seeing the word “elite” being attached to the phrase “special teamer”, but when it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles and how they run their team, it’s a legitimate trait they look for in players. The organization has long valued their special teams unit, and for the most part it’s paid off. They’ve always had one of the better performing groups in the NFL, all the way from the kickoff team to the punter.
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