Redskins sign Veteran Punter Dirk Johnson

[Nflnick11]

First of all Hunter Smith is the best punter and i have no clue why we arent getting him instead, second of all according to the fan votes on the site they say punter is the least needed position to be addressed, but i disagree, because if the punter kicks the ball the wrong way off his shoe and it goes 10 yards, then were screwed...its all about were you want the opposing team with the ball to start from, their 20 our 30??

[Ruhskins]

Anybody knows if we're addressing the kicking game? I mean Suish did suck it up big time last year kicking field goals.

[Dirtbag59]

Dirk is an awesome name ergo he can't possbily suck.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by Nflnick11

First of all Hunter Smith is the best punter and i have no clue why we arent getting him instead, second of all according to the fan votes on the site they say punter is the least needed position to be addressed, but i disagree, because if the punter kicks the ball the wrong way off his shoe and it goes 10 yards, then were screwed...its all about were you want the opposing team with the ball to start from, their 20 our 30??

Well we did get rid of Frost and Brooks so your ten yard theory is out the window!

Come on, they are looking to get the best Punter available for the right price. And certainly someone that can punt for more than 10 yards this guy didn't quit high school to be brought in.

We have to be smart about how much is spent on our Punter as important (unfortunately) as that part of the game is. We have other needs (OT, DE, LB) that need to be addressed, that far out way the current Punter situation.

We now have competition, let the best Punter win the job.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Well we did get rid of Frost and Brooks so your ten yard theory is out the window!

Come on, they are looking to get the best Punter available for the right price. And certainly someone that can punt for more than 10 yards this guy didn't quit high school to be brought in.

We have to be smart about how much is spent on our Punter as important (unfortunately) as that part of the game is. We have other needs (OT, DE, LB) that need to be addressed, that far out way the current Punter situation.

We now have competition, let the best Punter win the job.

He can't cuz he's not in the competition ( I miss Hunter already )

[KI Skins Fan]

These punter signings remind me of the old George Foreman muffler commercial.

Vinny says:"I'm not gonna pay alot for this punter!"

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

He can't cuz he's not in the competition ( I miss Hunter already )

Life's tuff...but you can't miss what ya never had...!

[GMScud]

I'm not sure about this move. His punting average last year (41.8) was a whole tenth of a yard better than Plackemeier (41.7).

Is this somehow and upgrade? In his 7 year career he's only averaged over 42yds/punt twice.

[tootergray34]

well let's just hope he can kick a football similar to chuck norris' kicking babies in the face

[44ever]

Ryan Plackemeier Stats, News, Photos - Cincinnati Bengals - ESPN
Ryan Plackemeier PUNTS AVG YDS .........24 years old
............................66 41.5 2,741 ..........Long Punt 72

Dirk Johnson Stats, News, Photos - Arizona Cardinals - ESPN
Dirk Johnson PUNTS AVG YDS ...............33 years old
......................40 41.8 1,670 ...............Long Punt 62


***In 2008 Plack was ranked 28th in the NFL. Johnson was ranked 27th
***In 2006 Plack was ranked 4th in the NFL. That same year Johnson was rankd 24

Hunter Smith Stats, News, Photos - Indianapolis Colts - ESPN

[Pocket$ $traight]

Not really. I thought Plack would get another shot. I thought he was improving.

Dirk's numbers aren't as good as Frosty's.

[The Goat]

Is this some kind of trick question 44... LOL.

No i think this is just another FA move we can't really understand.

[Ruhskins]

So 3 pages into the Dirk Johnson signed thread you couldn't bring this up?

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by tootergray34

well let's just hope he can kick a football similar to chuck norris' kicking babies in the face

We're going to get along nicely.

I liked Frost. He liked hitting people.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

So 3 pages into the Dirk Johnson signed thread you couldn't bring this up?

Now thats the 10 mil dollar ...? We will find out in camp & beyond if need be....