May 15, 201411 yr comment_135611 Our new punter the 6th RD draft pick can do more than just punt. He can kick off and kick field goals as well. Bostic played with him in high school its said he made a 52 yard field goal in high school and kicked the ball out of the end zone 95% of the time with a 47.7 punting average. Wow 47.7 compared to our punter last year of what like 40.1.........might be a great pick Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135630 Our new punter the 6th RD draft pick can do more than just punt. He can kick off and kick field goals as well. Bostic played with him in high school its said he made a 52 yard field goal in high school and kicked the ball out of the end zone 95% of the time with a 47.7 punting average. Wow 47.7 compared to our punter last year of what like 40.1.........might be a great pick To waste a draft spot on him, he should be . Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135632 To waste a draft spot on him, he should be . It's never a waste to draft a difference maker. Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135633 To waste a draft spot on him, he should be . He is a craftsman, works hard to be the best. If he becomes one of the NFLs great punters, then it is worth the pick. Im sure every option was looked at in FAs and getting him was a priority after last seasons punter didn't help the team very often. Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135636 It's never a waste to draft a difference maker. You're right. If he's a stud it was worth the low round pick to lock him up a Bear. Time will tell. Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135638 18 of the punters in the NFL were drafted so it's not like we're the first to do it or anything. Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135647 18 of the punters in the NFL were drafted so it's not like we're the first to do it or anything. at least the bears weren't stupid enough to draft a punter in the second round. oh wait.... wanny DID that. traded a 10 sack-a-year LEFT defensive end in his prime for a 2nd round pick and drafted a PUNTER!! seriously though, a punter in the 6th is NO big deal especially if he has the qualifications this guy has. this is where you fill you needs on special teams so instead of a guy who probably doesn't make the cut we get a possible high quality punter which we desperately needed. Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135648 at least the bears weren't stupid enough to draft a punter in the second round. oh wait.... wanny DID that. traded a 10 sack-a-year LEFT defensive end in his prime for a 2nd round pick and drafted a PUNTER!! seriously though, a punter in the 6th is NO big deal especially if he has the qualifications this guy has. this is where you fill you needs on special teams so instead of a guy who probably doesn't make the cut we get a possible high quality punter which we desperately needed. You just had to go there. Next some smart ass will bring up the trade for Rick Mirer. Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135649 of the 15 Punters in the last 2 years to average over 47 per punt, only 3 were undrafted. So drafting a punter late makes a lot of sense. Also, Punting may have been our biggest weakness over the past decade, but because of Gould and Hester on ST, it was overlooked. Going back to 2007 we have never been better than 22nd in punting, finished dead last twice, and 30th or worse 4 times. Our highest punt average was 43.9 (Podlesh 2011). Otherwise, we have been pretty bad: 41.8, 41.2, 41.4, 40.1, 43.9, 42.0, and 40.6. Those numbers were consistently 7-10 yards worse than the best punter in the league. I thought it may have been due to the number of kicks inside 20, but we rarely hit the top 10 in that category and there were always punters with better averages and more kicks inside 20 every year. This pick may have more impact than we think if he can average 46-47 per kick and give us 5 extra yards every possession. Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135650 You just had to go there. Next some smart ass will bring up the trade for Rick Mirer. lovely... Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135652 What, you don't like Sauerbrun? Ha! at least the bears weren't stupid enough to draft a punter in the second round. oh wait.... wanny DID that. traded a 10 sack-a-year LEFT defensive end in his prime for a 2nd round pick and drafted a PUNTER!! seriously though, a punter in the 6th is NO big deal especially if he has the qualifications this guy has. this is where you fill you needs on special teams so instead of a guy who probably doesn't make the cut we get a possible high quality punter which we desperately needed. Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135656 Zach Zaidman @ZachZaidman 3m 6th-round draft pick Pat O'Donnell routinely hit roof of Walter Payton Center during punting drills. #Bears play two indoor games in 2014. Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135658 What, you don't like Sauerbrun? Ha! you mean 'roid'-foot the misunderstood punter aka francis the talking mule? Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135659 Can of Jewel sauerkraut > Sauerbrun you mean 'roid'-foot the misunderstood punter aka francis the talking mule? Report
May 16, 201411 yr comment_135663 OK. I love the idea of But-head's kid...but this guy is our guy. Between him and Robbie, we might have the best pair of legs in the NFL... Here he is with some practice punts: Report
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