Brooks/Frost Update 8-9-08

[70Chip]

The question to me is, is the difference between Frost and the new guy worth a draft pick? We could of drafted some defense with that pick. Of course we could have drafted some defense with two picks we used on the two WRs who haven't caught a ball yet. I hear next year we're looking to draft Ethan Albright's replacement.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

The question to me is, is the difference between Frost and the new guy worth a draft pick? We could of drafted some defense with that pick. Of course we could have drafted some defense with two picks we used on the two WRs who haven't caught a ball yet. I hear next year we're looking to draft Ethan Albright's replacement.

A good punter can get you out of a bad situation if your offense doesn't do the job, and Frost has not been doing well. I think if you read this thread you'll see that Brooks is doing better with his punts, especially the hangtime (which helps the special teams get downt he field)

[JoeRedskin]

I have no issue with drafting a punter in the 6th Round. Historically, that is one of the safest bets in a draft lottery.

As someone else posted in another thread, the majority of punters are "just a guy" and Frost is clearly "just a guy". Fairly often, drafted punters turn into something other than just another punter. In light of that, the importance of good field position, and the crapshoot involved at any other position, I would suggest that - Yes. "the difference between Frost and the new guy" IS "worth a draft pick[.]"

[4thGenRedskin21]

I sure hope Brooks gets the job.. screw frost.. we act like someone is going to pick him up if we drop him... pshttt Ill tell you what, some team in the NFl is just WAITING for us to release Brooks.. I will be PISSED.. Durant is that dude, frost is not.

[JLW428]

Off topic, I know, but rather than a fight for the punter position I would liked to have seen a battle at the kicker position. To me Suisham just doesn't cut it sometimes, when for the most part Frost does cut it.

[SBprimetime]

It's not like we spent a 1st or 2nd rounder on a kicker (Janikowski and Nugent), the odds of you getting a decent player in the 6th round aren't very high. I'd gladly have the Ray Guy award winner over some practice squad bum with that pick.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

A good punter can get you out of a bad situation if your offense doesn't do the job, and Frost has not been doing well. I think if you read this thread you'll see that Brooks is doing better with his punts, especially the hangtime (which helps the special teams get downt he field)

He did the same thing last preseason and training camp, then when the regular season started he went back to his old self.

[wilsowilso]

I would be shocked if Frost wins the job.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

One thing I def. have noticed is Brooks' hang time.

He's consistently floating them up there, and that's something we've been missing for quite some time. Good punters are huge in those close games...

There is a telling sign to me that Brooks is our guy. I have a Cowboys fan friend that came up to me and said, "Hey, the new punter you drafted looks like a huge upgrade from the guy last year." Obviously I don't watch preseason, so I don't know any better...but if he noticed it, that's enough evidence for me that Brooks is the man.

[PennSkinsFan]

To me there is no questions.

Brooks ---> draft pick spent

Brooks ---> punted in the Meadowlands, which just happens to be where we are playing game one of the season (Coincidence?)

Brooks ---> has done nothing but show he is better so far in pre-season.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by jsarno

There is a telling sign to me that Brooks is our guy. I have a Cowboys fan friend that came up to me and said, "Hey, the new punter you drafted looks like a huge upgrade from the guy last year." Obviously I don't watch preseason, so I don't know any better...but if he noticed it, that's enough evidence for me that Brooks is the man.

You really don't watch the Redskins at all in the preseason?

[4thGenRedskin21]

not only that, but a rookie that is the same in stats to a 4 year vet, then to me, the rookie has more promise and we should go with him..

To be ideal, if every rookie that came in to the league could compete or possibly pass a vet on the depth chart because of skills, you would have as many of those rookies on your roster, because that means your team will be good, and young, for a longg time.

the fact that Brooks is even in the same league as Frost as this point shows the promise of the kid, and he hasnt even had the experience like Frost has.

When the young player s start outplaying the vets, that's when you have to start getting rid of the old guys, not matter what they did for your team in the past.

[MTK]

Brooks is going to be the guy barring a major screwup. Frost is just sticking around for now as an insurance policy.

[4thGenRedskin21]

The only way Frost makes the team is if he somehow becomes the best punter in the league.. IM sorry, but we used a draft pick on this kid, he's younger, and looks more promising. Don't let the door hit you where the good lord split ya frost.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by 4thGenRedskin21

not only that, but a rookie that is the same in stats to a 4 year vet, then to me, the rookie has more promise and we should go with him..

To be ideal, if every rookie that came in to the league could compete or possibly pass a vet on the depth chart because of skills, you would have as many of those rookies on your roster, because that means your team will be good, and young, for a longg time.

the fact that Brooks is even in the same league as Frost as this point shows the promise of the kid, and he hasnt even had the experience like Frost has.

When the young player s start outplaying the vets, that's when you have to start getting rid of the old guys, not matter what they did for your team in the past.

I agree with you! Since Frost has not done jack shit in the past it is easy to pass him.