Persevering with the particular groups theme, we’ll give this one to a rarity. As a matter of reality, within the now seven years I’ve lined Saints coaching camp, I do not consider I’ve seen this as soon as throughout apply. A blocked further level throughout a discipline purpose drill. Throughout Charlie Smyth‘s kicking drill and headed to the east purpose posts, the primary rep of the day is at all times an additional level and largely taken with no consideration. Not on at the present time. Security and blocking kicks specialist Justin Reid raced from the appropriate edge and blocked the kick with such drive the sound echoed all through the ability like a thunderclap, drawing the ooos and aaaahs from the large crowd. Reid has made a behavior of doing precisely that in his NFL profession. Reid pays shut consideration to snap counts and lengthy snapper actions and has had outcomes together with his meticulous preparation. Two years in the past as member of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, he blocked a 38-yard try by the Broncos Wil Lutz (sure, that Wil Lutz) in every week 8 matchup. He additionally blocked a discipline purpose as a member of the Houston Texans. Probably the most fascinating reality about Reid, although, shouldn’t be solely can he block kicks, however he has dealt with kickoffs AND further factors as properly, in each a backup and beginning function. He kicked off when Harrison Butker went down with damage, then began full time when the brand new kickoff guidelines have been applied a 12 months in the past. Reid can kick, cowl, AND make tackles, making him one of the versatile particular teamers within the NFL.