The Official Cut Durant Brooks Thread

[SmootSmack]

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.

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?

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

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?

I think so, but even if they did someone will scoop him up and that team may look like a genius when he gets a fresh start and starts hitting 50 yarders.
We can't risk that.

and sorry about not doing my homework on available punters.
I copied someone elses stuff.
bad on me.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

I think so, but even if they did someone will scoop him up and that team may look like a genius when he gets a fresh start and starts hitting 50 yarders.
We can't risk that.

and sorry about not doing my homework on available punters.
I copied someone elses stuff.
bad on me.

There's also the possibility some team will scoop him up and he will struggle with them as well. It's a chance you take.