[New Orleans Saints News]

The Saints released John Carney, replacing him with Dolphin Olindo Mare — who is coming off a miserable campaign, missing 10 of 36 FGs in 2006. On the other hand, he led the NFL in touchbacks — propelling Miami to No. 2 in the league for average opponent starting position — and Carney had proven a liability with kickoffs... The Saints also released returner Michael Lewis, and beloved veteran Fred McAfee has retired. That leaves the primary duties to Aaron Stecker, though Reggie Bush has also excelled in spot duty — notably against the Falcons last season on Monday Night Football.

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[Lefty Noob]

Mare has been good in the past, though I think Carney is the better kicker on the whole. And why cut Lewis? I don't get it. Games are often won or lost on special teams. Little things can make all the diference - such as, if you hurt yourself in field position because you don't have a solid kick returner, or you miss that game winning field goal. Anyone else think these moves will come back to bite the Saints?