Originally posted by WilliamDonovan:
Originally posted by thl408:
I thought Osgood and Costanzo don't even play the same position on special teams. Osgood is a gunner. He lines up wide and is counted on to be the firs guy down the field on punt and kickoff coverage. Constanzo is not used in this role. Guys like Ventrone, Moody, Whilhoite, Lemonier, these are the guys that are in danger of losing their spot on special teams.
They will find another gunner. Osgoods no longer needed on kickoff coverage. They want as much firepower as possible at the receiver position. They want to keep lloyd.
You have a valid point. I don't want to downplay what Osgood brings to the team because he is damn good at it, but can't the 49ers roll with Spillman and Morris as the gunners (punt coverage)? I know last season opened with Osgood and Spillman, then some time mid season, Spillman lost his spot to Morris. I thought Spillman was doing a good job, but I guess the coaches saw something in Morris.