Analyzing the Washington Football Team’s special teams units
Washington Football Team Special Teams: Gunners and H-backs
Gunners are typically the unsung heroes of any special teams unit in the league. They sacrifice their bodies on nearly every play and try to halt kickoff and punt returners in their tracks. They are often double-teamed and harassed by gunners on the opposing team. They throw spectacular blocks for their own returners.
It’s a job that is barely recognized, but is very much needed. Here are some gunners to watch for the Washington Football Team.
Gunners, H-backs
- Deshazor Everett
- Benjamin St-Juste
- Antonio Gandy-Golden
- David Mayo
- Khaleke Hudson
- Darryl Roberts
- Josh Harvey-Clemons
- Shaka Toney
- Jeremy Reaves
- Kelvin Harmon
- Kamren Curl
- Troy Apke
- Darrick Forrest
- Peyton Barber (H-back)
- Lamar Miller (H-back)
- Jonathan Williams (H-back)
A few of these players may not be on the final roster. They include Kelvin Harmon, Troy Apke, Darryl Roberts, Shaka Toney, Jonathan Williams, and Lamar Miller. The H-backs listed here could change drastically before the season begins.
2021 Prediction: Locks to be a gunner on special teams include Deshazor Everett, Benjamin St-Juste, Khaleke Hudson, and Darrick Forrest. The others listed here have a good chance, but need to have a solid training camp and preseason. The H-back position will be decided in the preseason.
H-back Peyton Barber will take a direct snap in punt formation and gain seven yards for a first down.
Khaleke Hudson will lead all Washington Football Team special teamers with 16 tackles and recover a fumble.
Additional Thoughts
Special teamers are often overlooked when the roster of 53 is decided, but their contributions to the team are vital to the overall success of each season. They are a valuable commodity and can often be the difference between winning and losing a game.
Some players for the Washington Football Team on special teams pull double duty as starters or regular contributors on the defense and offense. Rookie long snapper Cam Cheeseman will receive extra scrutiny in training camp and preseason games. If there are too many struggles, he could be released and another long snapper would be signed.
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The next unit that we will showcase is the defensive backs. Some of the names that you have seen today will be listed again with this group. Changes to any unit before the season can occur with new players being added to the roster or due to untimely injuries. We’ll track all the changes as they happen.