I didn't even bring Maher into the question because I don't think that is Els's fault. But finding one player on your team that can catch a punt? Yes, that lands squarely on his plate. And which linebackers are having a standout year? Yes, Compton leads the team in tackles. But your linebackers need to be your leading tacklers. Our Safetys are our number 2 and 3 on the team. And Els is a "notoriously awesome" recruiter? Says who? Please give me some examples.
The best players on the team are dropping punts. No one is immune to it. I thought Marlowe was pretty reliable, which is why he was probably back there, and he dropped one.
How would you coach catching a punt?
That's got to be a mental thing.... if you try different guys and they're all doing it. Either than or the coverage is bad enough to the point that they're worried about getting creamed.