It's often said in football circles how special teams is important. As much as someone might say otherwise, it's been proving true for the San Francisco 49ers.
Last season, the Niners' special teams success was in a rough place. It's more than just the issues with the kicking woes from Nick Moody. That's only scratching the surface on many of San Francisco's special teams issues from last season.
But this year, Brant Boyer has done a great job turning things around in his first year as special teams coordinator. Much like he did with the New York Jets.