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Kicking consultant Chris Boniol, right, looks on as kicker David Buehler runs though drills at the teams training facility Monday, May 24, 2010 in Irving, Texas. No NFL team missed more field goals than the Cowboys last season.

The additions of special teams coach Joe DeCamillis and rookie kickoff specialist David Buehler brought some much needed control to Dallas’ coverage units. Also essential to the improvement in this area was the healthy return of punter Mat McBriar, whose 38 punts inside the 20-yard line were the sixth-highest total in NFL history.

With all the young players trying to make the 2010 squad, there is sure to be some competition at spots on both the kickoff and punt teams.

But when receiving the ball, who will be catching kickoffs and punts for the Cowboys? That job looks to be up in the air right now. OTA sensation Dez Bryant may be the front runner for both positions, perhaps a lock for at least punt returner with Patrick Crayton on hiatus.

Though being a first-round pick, and as talented as he has shown to be at wide receiver, the Cowboys are planning on getting Bryant involved in the offensive playbook as quickly as possible. Cutting into his special teams plays will depend upon how much he contributes to the offense.

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