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by Mike Spofford on Thursday, October 4th, 2012
quote:The solid all-around play results from a combination of factors in the coaches’ eyes. A couple of years ago, McCarthy and Slocum simplified the scheme, reducing the playbook volume, and then last year they pushed some of the key special-teamers forward to be leaders on the units.
That has fostered what McCarthy termed “an attitude” that has changed the way players approach special teams on this squad.
“Frankly, before it was pulling teeth with some individuals in the past to perform at a high level on special teams,” McCarthy said. “That hasn’t existed here in a couple years. It’s a whole different dynamic.”
“Guys don’t want to let their partners down,” Slocum said. “Players don’t want to let the guy they play next to down, and peer pressure can be a very positive thing.
“I see John Kuhn and Brad Jones, Ryan Taylor and Jarrett Bush, those guys continually are demanding that the play be right, and it makes my job as a coach more effective, and we just have to continue to do it.” continue
