Rockmolder
13 years ago
Practice Video: Punting Competition 

By Greg A. Bedard

Green Bay - There will some positional competitions once the Packers start training camp, but probably the most important one will be at punter.

We all know how dismal the Packers' special teams have been since that ill-fated decision to cut Jon Ryan in 2008.

So here's a look at six punts each from Tim Masthay and Chris Bryan.

Coach Mike McCarthy has talked up both of these guys. And while he really has no choice -- it's the hand Ted Thompson has dealt him -- both players have done a decent job so far.

But it really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. Everything is going to be determined off how each player does in game situations - the exhibition games. Anybody can kick in practice. What happens in a game is a totally different situation. And neither of these guys has kicked in a regular-season game.

So keep that in mind as you watch both here.

I totaled-up the get-off times, yardage and hang times at the end.

One thing I forgot to say on the narration about Bryan is I really like his athleticism. He's very light on his feet, which obviously comes from being an Australian Rules football player. And that will help him as this competition goes along, likely right through the final exhibition game.



You can check out the video if you click the link. It'll only be up for a limited time, though, so check it out fast.
rabidgopher04
13 years ago
When I see a Packer wearing number 8 I still think of Ryan Longwell.
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yooperfan
13 years ago
I watched the video and I think this has to be a major concern if they have to go into the season with either one of these two punters.
all_about_da_packers
13 years ago

I watched the video and I think this has to be a major concern if they have to go into the season with either one of these two punters.

"yooperfan" wrote:



Care to elaborate why?
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13 years ago
For some reason, despite the hang time difference in this video, I think the Aussie Rules guy Bryan offers more. Take away the one boomer at the end, I think the difference in distance is a lot more substantial than Bedard's average suggests. And I think the advantage of having an Aussie Rules guy, and his ability to directional/put different spins on the ball may be something the ST can take advantage of.
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Zero2Cool
13 years ago

When I see a Packer wearing number 8 I still think of Ryan Longwell.

"rabidgopher04" wrote:

I was expecting Anthony Dilweg for some moronic reason.
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yooperfan
13 years ago

I watched the video and I think this has to be a major concern if they have to go into the season with either one of these two punters.

"all_about_da_packers" wrote:



Care to elaborate why?

"yooperfan" wrote:


Both are pretty inconsistant in light practice conditions, I doubt that either one would fare well under live fire game conditions.
It will be interesting to watch each punters progress through the preseason games.
I guess I'm pulling for the Aussie due to the unique things I've read he can do with a football.
Rockmolder
13 years ago
We should've offered the Oakland Raiders as much as a 2nd rounder for Shane Lechler when we cut Jon Ryan.
Dulak
13 years ago

When I see a Packer wearing number 8 I still think of Ryan Longwell.

"rabidgopher04" wrote:



ya me too
tromadz
13 years ago

I watched the video and I think this has to be a major concern if they have to go into the season with either one of these two punters.

"yooperfan" wrote:



Care to elaborate why?

"all_about_da_packers" wrote:


Both are pretty inconsistant in light practice conditions, I doubt that either one would fare well under live fire game conditions.

"yooperfan" wrote:



Dude...it's F'n JUNE.
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