Texans hire Special Teams Asst Coach

[Warren]

I compared some of the Bucs’ and Texans' 2012 special teams stats (the ones that seemed to reflect more on the quality of the unit than the kicker or punter), hoping for something to be excited about from this hire. I didn't find much.

Kickoff returns: The Bucs averaged 20.3 yds. per return (#30 in the NFL) with no TDs. The Texans averaged 21.7 yds. per return (#23) with 2 TDs. The Bucs’ average starting position after a kickoff was the 20.5 yard line (#29) and the Texans’ was the 20.4 yard line (#30).

Kickoff coverage: The Bucs’ opponents averaged 25.2 yds. per return (#25) with no TDs. The Texans’ opponents averaged 25.7 yds. per return (#27) with 2 TDs. The Bucs’ opponents’ average starting position after a kickoff was the 20.9 yard line (#9) and the Texans’ opponents’ was the 25.6 yard line (#32).

Punt returns: The Bucs averaged 9.0 yds. per return (#19) with no TDs. The Texans averaged 11.0 yds. per return (#9) with a TD. The Bucs blocked 3 punts and the Texans blocked 2.

Punt coverage: The Bucs’ opponents averaged 11.0 yds. per return (#24) with no TDs. The Texans’ opponents averaged 10.1 yds. per return (#20) with a TD. The Bucs has a punt blocked and the Texans did not.

Placekicking: Neither team had a kick blocked.

Placekicking defense: Both teams blocked a kick.