1.   Coverage units were a big concern as the season began.

2.   Enter veterans such as All-SWC safety Marcus Coleman, who has added speed and savvy to the punt coverage unit.

3.   Michigan State safety Sorie Kanu lacks speed and has battled knee problems, but is superb on kick coverage units.

4.   No personnel changes are planned for the kickoff coverage unit.

5.   Schottenheimer said he hoped the play of the coverage units would soon follow the lead of the kickoff-return team.

6.   There were no major breakdowns by the coverage units, nor did the return teams distinguish themselves.

7.   Greer is a passing-down specialist and member of the Bills kick coverage unit.