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Originally Posted by skinsnut
Folks,
Even if we wanted to cut Brooks, we can't....why?
He's the holder.
And though he screwed up one hold earlier this season, he has gotten that job down pat and Swishy is nailing everything.
His field goal kicking is the one positive in special teams....and since all our games are decided by a single score, we can't risk changing that.
Unfortunately, our coaches, with 2 struggling punters in preseason, didn't make the logical decision to put a backup QB as holder.
They have the best hands and also provide a threat to run a Fake.
This would have also given them the option to keep the best punter based on punting alone...which would make sense considering the poor quality of punting.
Because of this lack of forsight by Danny Smith, we are stuck with Brooks, like it or not.
I do think bringing in a punter is a good idea, but it is only "sending a message"
I would be shocked if they cut Brooks...and if they did, and we start missing field goals, Danny Smith's job may be on the line since both coverage teams suck and punt return is poor and KO return is average at best.
All Danny Smith can hang his hat on is Swishy's FG's.
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First and foremost, Brooks is the team's punter though. Holding is certainly important, but it's secondary to his job punting the ball.
I forget the rules, but could they practice squad Brooks for a while?