Boyer Loves What Miles Brings To Special Teams
Q: What are your thoughts on ArDarius Stewart as a kick returner?
A: He’s got some toughs. He really has some good run skill, and he knows how to set up his blockers. He has stretch and cut ability that I think is really, really good. He’s done a nice job.
Q: Stewart didn’t return kicks much in college, so what made you guys put him back there?
A: When you watch (Stewart’s) college tape, you see when he gets the ball in his hands, the run after catch (ability), he has a hell of a lot of run skill. He knows how to set up his blockers and he runs really hard. He (took) some reps in the preseason as far as practice reps. We’re kind of taking a flyer on that one and we will see how he does to be honest with you.
Q: How would you evaluate Thomas Hennessy’s work as the long snapper so far?
A: His snaps have been really solid. His velocity has been really good. His blocking has been really good. In coverage (against Cleveland), he had two tackles and a forced fumble as a long snapper and that is damn good. I don’t know if I’ve seen very many snappers in my whole career, as a coach or a player, that have covered like that. He’s done a heck of a job since he’s been here.
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