A long-standing NFL special teams unit, often regarded as one of the league’s best, has been repeatedly undermined by a fundamental mistake—failing to execute a basic play correctly. The issue stems from a seemingly minor oversight during critical moments, where counting to 11 appears to be the deciding factor in their struggles. Despite their reputation for excellence, this recurring error has become a noticeable weakness in their performance. The article examines how such a simple misstep could derail even the most elite units in football.
One of the best special teams units in the NFL can’t keep getting burned by something as simple as counting to 11.
