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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by OB1, Nov 11, 2024 at 11:43 AM.

  1. OB1

    OB1 Well-Known Member

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    What a difference it makes when the punter is not obese but is an actual athlete.

    kudos to whoever in the org that made that basic realization. I feel this season punting is actually having positive impact for the team every game.
     
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  2. Steelersfan43

    Steelersfan43 Well-Known Member

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    And this is despite this is a backup punter!

    Yesterday he had his first bad punt of the year in the 3rd quarter I think....Last few years,it was at least 1-2 bad punt every game!
     
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  3. steel machine

    steel machine Well-Known Member

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    I have always felt it is the most underrated position in NFL. Field position is huge in NFL games. When are Punter went down I got worried but this guy has filled in very good.

    Ray Guy appreciates your post;)
     
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  4. Vox Ferrum

    Vox Ferrum Well-Known Member

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    Guy was a 1st round pick for the raiders, the only P to ever be taken that early. 8x all pro, 3x SB winner, HOF...one time I think you can say it was worth taking a P in the 1st round.

    Just read in his bio, his Sr year he was a safety with 8 ints and was named an all american, also inducted into the college HOF as well.
     
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  5. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Who was the kicker they drafted in the 1st round??? Never mind I remember. Seabass. LoL. S. Jankowski. Your comment made me think of him.
     
  6. defva

    defva Well-Known Member

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    6th rounder ... Reggie Roby was a gem in the nfl as well
     
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  7. Arch Stanton

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    It wasn't even that bad, still went over 40 yards.
     
  8. Arch Stanton

    Arch Stanton Well-Known Member

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    K/P Russell Erxleben was drafted in the 1st round by the Saints. They originally planned on using him as both their kicker and punter, but ended up being used primarily as a punter.
     
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  9. steelersrock151

    steelersrock151 Well-Known Member

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    34 yards. Pretty sure it was into the wind. Same direction Russ through his 55 yard interception. It wasn't the typical moonball, he had to throw lower and harder to get through the wind.
     
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  10. Arch Stanton

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    Thanks, I stand corrected. One bad punt in 9 games, I'll take it.
     
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  11. Rollers

    Rollers Well-Known Member

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    well it took them 3 years to realize what we all knew. He was just not any good
     
  12. Vox Ferrum

    Vox Ferrum Well-Known Member

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    I remember him, looked him up, guy spent more time in prison than the NFL.
     
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  13. Vox Ferrum

    Vox Ferrum Well-Known Member

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    These guys seem to have up and down periods. I remember when he was with us in camp and they chose Harvin, he went to Denver I believe and started out well, then faded. Was in a couple of other camps and or PS, is doing well here.
     
  14. Arch Stanton

    Arch Stanton Well-Known Member

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    Sad, but true. One of the worst 1st round picks of all time.
     
  15. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    If athletics determined a punters ability, Daniel Sepulveda wouldn’t have been a colossal bust
     
  16. forgotten1

    forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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    Make 1st downs and score some points.

    NO PUNTS
     
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  17. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    NO TRICKS

    NO SOAPBOX POLITICS
     
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  18. OB1

    OB1 Well-Known Member

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    imagine how “big” of a bust he would be if he was also obese! :)
     
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  19. Tweezer

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    To be fair, he had some pretty good pressure on him on that punt if I recall.
     
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  20. forgotten1

    forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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    Have I Got News For You.
    :smiley1:
     
  21. Arch Stanton

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    Yeah, he was barely able to get it off. Harvin would've shanked it for 25 yards.
     
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