Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition

PennSkinsFan · 08-07-2009, 09:21 AM

http://dcprosportsreport.com/2009/08/smoke-signals-redskins-have-a-punter-edition.html

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You know, it almost seems like eras, years, generations, you name it, since the Redskins had a solidified punting game. You know, consistency, distance, angles, placement, those kinds of things. Most of you know nothing about that, because you have not witnessed much of it in Washington over the past 15 years. And, as much as you want to criticize the front office, deservingly so, for not addressing some pressing needs thoroughly, like offensive line, they did so with punter.

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KLHJ2 · 08-07-2009, 09:33 AM

I am still not a believer yet. Every year they have high hopes of the punting situation and it never gets better; unless the NFL is doing away with the punt play this year, I am prepared for mediocrity.

Monkeydad · 08-07-2009, 09:56 AM

I'm optimistic about him. He CAN'T be worse, plus has a good track record coming in.

dmek25 · 08-07-2009, 09:57 AM

when is the last time the skins have had a good punter? i know Matt Turk had a good season, or 2

KLHJ2 · 08-07-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

when is the last time the skins have had a good punter? i know Matt Turk had a good season, or 2

Exactly

Monkeydad · 08-07-2009, 10:02 AM

Was Reggie Roby before or after Turk?

MTK · 08-07-2009, 10:04 AM

If Smith can't get it done we must be cursed at punter, because he's one of the better ones around.

dmek25 · 08-07-2009, 10:07 AM

Roby was here first. and also on the down side of a great career. R.I.P

Lotus · 08-07-2009, 10:30 AM

I think Hunter Smith may have been our most important offseason addition. When he is punting well he is a true field position weapon. I hope that he can do the same for us that he did for the Colts.

PennSkinsFan · 08-07-2009, 12:32 PM

Well, the way I look at it is, can it get any worse than the past 5 to 7 years with punting. Hunter Smith's biggest challenge will be that half his games will no be on turf and indoors. We'll see in pre-season how that goes. he is also an outstanding holder. Now we just need to determine who the hell he will hold for.

SirClintonPortis · 08-07-2009, 01:08 PM

I think he has had enough road games to prep for non-dome conditions.

SBXVII · 08-07-2009, 03:43 PM

We shall see....It's one thing to punt the ball high and to the corner in a dome. It's another to do the same thing when you are punting in the Meadow Lands where the wind swirles at the end zone, or on grass after or during a rain storm creating foot planting issues. His only saving grace is he has been in the league for a few yrs which means he has been doing something right.

MTK · 08-07-2009, 04:34 PM

Back when the Colts were in the AFC East he had to kick in NY, New England, Buffalo, etc.

tryfuhl · 08-08-2009, 03:00 PM

Redskins P Hunter Smith is simulating punts for the coverage team. With very little effort, he is kicking the ball 50 yards against the wind.

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A10sROCK · 08-08-2009, 10:02 PM

When was the last time the Redskins had a solid Kicker and Punter? I thought the ST coach [Smith] might get the axe this season; but Zorn is a loyal coach and he might not even have the power to make that sort of change.

BL - for a team with a weak offense, having a good punter and kicker can mean a couple games in the season.

08-07-2009, 09:33 AM	#2
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 47 Posts: 5,829	Re: Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition I am still not a believer yet. Every year they have high hopes of the punting situation and it never gets better; unless the NFL is doing away with the punt play this year, I am prepared for mediocrity.

08-07-2009, 09:56 AM	#3
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 46 Posts: 17,460	Re: Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition I'm optimistic about him. He CAN'T be worse, plus has a good track record coming in. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

08-07-2009, 09:57 AM	#4
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition when is the last time the skins have had a good punter? i know Matt Turk had a good season, or 2 __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

08-07-2009, 10:02 AM	#6
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 46 Posts: 17,460	Re: Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition Was Reggie Roby before or after Turk? __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

08-07-2009, 10:04 AM	#7
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition If Smith can't get it done we must be cursed at punter, because he's one of the better ones around. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-07-2009, 10:07 AM	#8
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition Roby was here first. and also on the down side of a great career. R.I.P __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

08-07-2009, 10:30 AM	#9
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition I think Hunter Smith may have been our most important offseason addition. When he is punting well he is a true field position weapon. I hope that he can do the same for us that he did for the Colts. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

08-07-2009, 12:32 PM	#10
PennSkinsFan Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 55 Posts: 752	Re: Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition Well, the way I look at it is, can it get any worse than the past 5 to 7 years with punting. Hunter Smith's biggest challenge will be that half his games will no be on turf and indoors. We'll see in pre-season how that goes. he is also an outstanding holder. Now we just need to determine who the hell he will hold for. __________________ DC Pro Sports Report - Home of the Internet's Largest NFL Mock Draft Database. Best Redskins Redskins discussion, theWarpath.net

08-07-2009, 01:08 PM	#11
SirClintonPortis Pro Bowl Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,052	Re: Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition I think he has had enough road games to prep for non-dome conditions.

08-07-2009, 03:43 PM	#12
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition We shall see....It's one thing to punt the ball high and to the corner in a dome. It's another to do the same thing when you are punting in the Meadow Lands where the wind swirles at the end zone, or on grass after or during a rain storm creating foot planting issues. His only saving grace is he has been in the league for a few yrs which means he has been doing something right.

08-07-2009, 04:34 PM	#13
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition Back when the Colts were in the AFC East he had to kick in NY, New England, Buffalo, etc. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-08-2009, 03:00 PM	#14
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 42 Posts: 12,514	Re: Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition Redskins P Hunter Smith is simulating punts for the coverage team. With very little effort, he is kicking the ball 50 yards against the wind. Washington Redskins Training Camp Updates - CBSSports.com Rapid Reports

08-08-2009, 10:02 PM	#15
A10sROCK Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 520	Re: Smoke Signals: Redskins have a Punter Edition When was the last time the Redskins had a solid Kicker and Punter? I thought the ST coach [Smith] might get the axe this season; but Zorn is a loyal coach and he might not even have the power to make that sort of change. BL - for a team with a weak offense, having a good punter and kicker can mean a couple games in the season.

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