Roughriders special teams could use a little “more oomph”
It’s no surprise to Craig Dickenson that special teams needs a little “more oomph”.
The Roughriders special teams coordinator is happy with the kick game, but said the team has been tinkering and working hard to improve the return game, which is fledgling.
“We’re trying to mix and match the personnel a little bit,” Dickenson said. “Trying to get a little bit bigger body out there, a little more physical player … we’re just okay right now and we feel like we should be better.”
As it stands right now the Roughriders average just 8.1 yards on punt returns – good enough for worst in the league. It’s not much better for kick returns, which average 20.2 yards. Only Ottawa has a worse average than the Riders there, and it’s on six less touches.