Kelly and staff definitely have been in more of a play it safe mode on punt returns lately. That style definitely results in backing off and blocking instead of attacking the punt. However, what we just don’t know is if it’s because he doesn’t trust the hands or the decision making of the players ND has used as returners recently. Maybe that will change down the road with more electric talent and better hands. I still witnessed way to many bobbled balls even for fair catches lol. Scares the mess out of me. Hate to lose a tight game because we gave the ball up at our 20-30 yard line on a fumbled punt. I will take the ball at the 25 all day every day, but that’s me.
As far as blocked fg’s or extra points, I believe Jarron Jones was about one of the best I have seen in a long time.