Quotes about Dan Kelly

About how the kickoffs have been moved back 5 yards, Kelly said:
"It's not different technique-wise, it's now about raw power." (HSB)


About Kelly's improved power in his kicks, special teams vet Rustin Saole said:
"He's got some muscles and it shows. He was kicking against the wind and it was going pretty far." (HA)


After they worked on kickoff returns and coverage in their 2nd practice session yesterday, Saole said:
"We're the first guys on the field (in the games) and we just want to make a statement." (HA)

HA Note: "The coverage unit is made primarily of backup linebackers and defensive backs, including Saole, Timo Paepule, C.J. Allen-Jones, Brashton Satele and Micah Lau. R.J. Kiesel-Kauhane and John Fonoti also add size with speed to the unit."


About how their upgraded athletes should translate into an improvement on special teams, Rich Miano said:
"We've got bigger, faster, stronger athletes this year and that should compute to having more success on special teams." (HHA)

HA Note: "On the other end of the equation, Malcolm Lane and Kealoha Pilares were the first in the rotation as kick returners yesterday, backed up by Jason Rivers and Michael Washington."