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Defensive coordinators may not be alone in fretting over how to stop Austin. Special-teams coordinators could be joining them. The Rams might end up using Austin as their full-time kickoff and punt returner, too.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
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“I think that’s to be determined,” special-teams coordinator John Fassel said Sunday. ”We still have a ways to go before that, but that definitely is a factor. What’s his load on offense? I think it’s to be determined, what’s his load on offense and he could be a punt-return, kick-return guy or maybe just one or none based on length of the season and how much work he’s getting. ...” It certainly sounds like Austin's unique skill set is something the Rams are looking to leverage as much as possible. “There’s no way you can coach it,” Fassel said. ”He’s got a great dimension. He’s got breakaway speed, but he’s also got the ability that little guys have which is incredible quickness and elusiveness. ...” The fact he's a little guy might be of some concern, but at this point it doesn't sound like it's going to keep coaches from putting the ball in his hands.
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