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Gostkowski could help squelch big kickoff returns

By Mike Reiss

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

FOXBOROUGH -- As the Patriots prepare to face speedy Ted Ginn Jr. on kickoff returns, one weapon that shouldn't be overlooked is kicker Stephen Gostkowski. Gostkowski ranks second in the NFL with 13 touchbacks, behind only the Cowboys' David Buehler (17). "That's really the best coverage you can have, kick it out of the end zone," Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday. But Belichick also pointed out that kicking it deep comes with risk. "When you kick it deep, that gives them the best ...

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