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FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Rams special teams coordinator John Fassel gestures during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in Los Angeles. Fassel's fingerprints were all over the Rams' NFC championship game victory, from the fake punt to the 57-yard winning field goal. Los Angeles' peerless special teams coordinator isn't saying whether he's cooking up something for the Super Bowl, but Fassel's units are a major part of the Rams' success. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Tricks are just part of game for Rams’ vaunted special teams

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 file photo, Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) punts the ball downfield during the first half in an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. Spending a draft pick on a punter isn’t unusual in the NFL because field position still matters in the league. When that rookie comes in and shows off a booming leg, people take notice.Michael Dickson bypassed his final year of eligibility at Texas to enter the draft early, and the Seattle Seahawks traded up in the fifth round to take the Australian native and 2017 Ray Guy Award winner. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Rookie punter Michael Dickson makes strong impression on NFL

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

New England Patriots tight end Scott Chandler catches the ball during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Dec. 6 in Foxborough. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Big leg, athleticism of Rams’ punter a concern for Patriots

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, right, is greeted by San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith, left, at the end of their NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. San Francisco and St. Louis tied their game 24-24. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Rams-49ers play to NFL’s first tie since 2008

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press