Punts vs. Field Goals

HolyLandSkinsFan · 10-06-2009, 01:55 PM

Our punter is also our holder.

I think we should leave Hunter in for the holder and let Suisham or someone else punt - not bring in a new guy.

We're talking a difference of `10-20 yards average between suisham and hunter as a punter. who says a new guy would be any better than suisham? if he were wouldn't he be on a team now?

On the other hand, with a new holder suisham could miss a game winning field goal. I think our defense can hold the extra 20 yards and since hunter should be back in a week or so - why get a new guy?

If we're backed up in our own endzone - here's an idea - call a hail marry to the 50 yard line or even the 40 and let campbell throw a strategic interception on third down. would a stat hungry safety or CB have the brains to drop the ball on purpose?

Now once we're inside their 40 just go for it on 4th down or kick a field goal if we can. so for the few fourth downs between the 30 and 50 - let suisham kick it 25 yards and trust the defense.

But lets not risk the 3 points until we're confident that our redzone problems are solved. (lets try cooley, kelly and marko on fade routes? how do you stop that?)

firstdown · 10-06-2009, 01:58 PM

Why not just bring in a punter and leave Hunter active to be the holder. We have plenty of players not producing so loosing one guy for a game or two should not hurt us. Do we even no how bad Hunter is hurt?

bigmarley4 · 10-06-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Why not just bring in a punter and leave Hunter active to be the holder. We have plenty of players not producing so loosing one guy for a game or two should not hurt us. Do we even no how bad Hunter is hurt?

I concur. Don't want something f_ed up on an important FG attempt, and lord knows with the Skins a FG will be all the difference.

GTripp0012 · 10-06-2009, 02:00 PM

See: we can debate punters.

I'm not sure if I agree. One of our biggest issues on last year's team was an awful punting team. If we went with Suisham, we'd be conceding at least that much. Holders are important though, much moreso than long snappers, IMO.

Thing is, if we can find a suitable replacement, it's worth the roster spot. If we can't, we're wasting valuable roster space. So as long as Vinny/Zorn see none-of the above as a possible answer, I think it's a no-lose situation

SmootSmack · 10-06-2009, 02:10 PM

My understanding is that Hunter Smith will be active this Sunday as a holder

ArtMonkDrillz · 10-06-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

My understanding is that Hunter Smith will be active this Sunday as a holder

I was just about to type the same thing, only with more style and gusto.

FRPLG · 10-06-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

I was just about to type the same thing, only with more style and gusto.

Go for it. I'd like to see your effort.

53Fan · 10-06-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

My understanding is that Hunter Smith will be active this Sunday as a holder

That is my understanding. Hunter will continue holding whether we sign a punter or not.

freddyg12 · 10-06-2009, 03:17 PM

we've got to sign a punter, even if he only plays this week. with this team's scoring problems, can't afford to give up 10-15 yards every punt.

I expect to see alrdige cut to make room

MTK · 10-06-2009, 03:25 PM

Suisham did an admirable job filling in but you can't let him continue to punt. Field position is huge especially for a team struggling to score.

SmootSmack · 10-06-2009, 03:28 PM

It kind of sucks that we have to use up two roster spots this weekend for a punter and holder

firstdown · 10-06-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

It kind of sucks that we have to use up two roster spots this weekend for a punter and holder

Really, you cannot think of one player that we could sit for a game and not miss their production? For some reason I looked up hunters ranking and he is ranked 31st in the NFL but I'm not sure how they rank punters. We will be the first team to look at a punter and instead of punting we will have them run the 40.

Zerohero · 10-06-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

It kind of sucks that we have to use up two roster spots this weekend for a punter and holder

Well we waste spots on rb's and wr's that should play but don't. No harm in using an extra spot for someone who actually plays.

hail_2_da_skins · 10-06-2009, 03:33 PM

The Skins have to sign a punter. Preferably a veteran free agent. As close as the Redskin games are, field position is crucial. I understand Zorn's concern of breaking up the field goal combination. In that case, keep Hunter on the active roster and deactivate a non contributor.

hail_2_da_skins · 10-06-2009, 03:36 PM

I really don't like seeing Suisham punting. What if he pulls a groin and takes a big hit while punting. Placekicking is much more important than punting.

10-06-2009, 01:55 PM	#1
HolyLandSkinsFan Camp Scrub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tekoa, Israel Age: 50 Posts: 37	Punts vs. Field Goals Our punter is also our holder. I think we should leave Hunter in for the holder and let Suisham or someone else punt - not bring in a new guy. We're talking a difference of `10-20 yards average between suisham and hunter as a punter. who says a new guy would be any better than suisham? if he were wouldn't he be on a team now? On the other hand, with a new holder suisham could miss a game winning field goal. I think our defense can hold the extra 20 yards and since hunter should be back in a week or so - why get a new guy? If we're backed up in our own endzone - here's an idea - call a hail marry to the 50 yard line or even the 40 and let campbell throw a strategic interception on third down. would a stat hungry safety or CB have the brains to drop the ball on purpose? Now once we're inside their 40 just go for it on 4th down or kick a field goal if we can. so for the few fourth downs between the 30 and 50 - let suisham kick it 25 yards and trust the defense. But lets not risk the 3 points until we're confident that our redzone problems are solved. (lets try cooley, kelly and marko on fade routes? how do you stop that?)

10-06-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Punts vs. Field Goals Why not just bring in a punter and leave Hunter active to be the holder. We have plenty of players not producing so loosing one guy for a game or two should not hurt us. Do we even no how bad Hunter is hurt?

10-06-2009, 02:00 PM	#4
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Punts vs. Field Goals See: we can debate punters. I'm not sure if I agree. One of our biggest issues on last year's team was an awful punting team. If we went with Suisham, we'd be conceding at least that much. Holders are important though, much moreso than long snappers, IMO. Thing is, if we can find a suitable replacement, it's worth the roster spot. If we can't, we're wasting valuable roster space. So as long as Vinny/Zorn see none-of the above as a possible answer, I think it's a no-lose situation __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

10-06-2009, 02:10 PM	#5
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Punts vs. Field Goals My understanding is that Hunter Smith will be active this Sunday as a holder __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-06-2009, 03:17 PM	#9
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Punts vs. Field Goals we've got to sign a punter, even if he only plays this week. with this team's scoring problems, can't afford to give up 10-15 yards every punt. I expect to see alrdige cut to make room

10-06-2009, 03:25 PM	#10
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: Punts vs. Field Goals Suisham did an admirable job filling in but you can't let him continue to punt. Field position is huge especially for a team struggling to score. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-06-2009, 03:28 PM	#11
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Punts vs. Field Goals It kind of sucks that we have to use up two roster spots this weekend for a punter and holder __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-06-2009, 03:33 PM	#14
hail_2_da_skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 68 Posts: 868	Re: Punts vs. Field Goals The Skins have to sign a punter. Preferably a veteran free agent. As close as the Redskin games are, field position is crucial. I understand Zorn's concern of breaking up the field goal combination. In that case, keep Hunter on the active roster and deactivate a non contributor. __________________ "HAIL TO THE SKINS"

10-06-2009, 03:36 PM	#15
hail_2_da_skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 68 Posts: 868	Re: Punts vs. Field Goals I really don't like seeing Suisham punting. What if he pulls a groin and takes a big hit while punting. Placekicking is much more important than punting. __________________ "HAIL TO THE SKINS"

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