What makes a good special teams coordinator?
Jun 29, 2026 · 1h 2m
Summary
Dave Hellman and Derek Klassen host a mailbag episode without Robert Mays, discussing favorite losing teams like the 2017 Jets and 2018 Bills. They analyze quarterbacks who are too good for backups but too flawed for starting roles, such as Mac Jones and Jameis Winston. The hosts also debate positional value, propose NFL rule changes, and argue whether a star quarterback or an all-pro roster is more valuable.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Nutrafol, Vanta, and Pura
Mailbag: Favorite teams with losing records
Mailbag: Quarterbacks too good for backup, too bad to start
Mailbag: Positional value and plugging weaknesses
Sponsors: Pura, Babbel, and Michaels
Mailbag: Changes to make as NFL Commissioner
Mailbag: Elite QB vs. 10 All-Pro teammates
Mailbag: What makes a great special teams coordinator
Sponsors: Pura, One, and Panoxel
Mailbag: Running back longevity and age
Mailbag: Why defensive coordinators aren't hired as HC
Outro and Sponsors: Pura, Vanta, CFA
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