21.  Dramatic improvement is needed on special teams: The penalty-killing team finished 27th (79 percent), and the power play was 25th (12.3).

22.  During training camp, Stoutmire distinguished himself on special teams, blocking a punt in the preseason game against the Patriots.

23.  Each week the Chiefs' special teams have been burned for big plays.

24.  Earlier during his tenure at Texas, Brown suggested that the Longhorns' sometimes unreliable special teams would improve as the depth of talented players on the team increased.

25.  During the past three seasons at Northridge, Kearin has been the offensive coordinator and has coached running backs, wide receivers and special teams.

26.  Early on, it looked as if the Jets' special teams were going to be a factor in a New York victory.

27.  Done some things on special teams."

28.  Ed Smith has made himself into a valued member of the Falcons' special teams.

29.  Edwards looked for the Jets to run the ball, stop the run and tackle on special teams.

30.  Eight were committed by the special teams.