Special Teams Struggles Persist | NFL News

Buccaneers’ new special teams coordinator Danny Smith, a veteran with over 29 NFL seasons, was brought in to fix a struggling unit — but preseason woes continue. A costly punt return touchdown against Jacksonville exposed recurring issues, including poor kickoff coverage and penalties. Head coach Todd Bowles blamed lackluster performance across two of the team’s three phases, noting player fatigue from heavy preseason reps. With the regular season looming, fans are left wondering if this critical area can finally turn around — or if past mistakes will repeat.

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