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I guess he's a practice warrior. Gameday is different. His highest average in college was 42.7. Which like I mentioned above, was good for 26th in the league last year.

Man damn, i don't understand why the Panthers have not employed you to scout talent yet. All that stat work from your computer screen is completely undervalued and underrated, it's truly a shame.

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I've liked most of the changes RR has made since he's arrived with the exception of 2.

1) Cutting Kasay

2) Signing Harris

We didn't upgrade either one of these positions. Why sign a P's with the same avg or close as the one you cut? I'd love to have a Punter than can punt an avg of at least 45 yards plus. Is that asking to much?

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Man damn, i don't understand why the Panthers have not employed you to scout talent yet. All that stat work from your computer screen is completely undervalued and underrated, it's truly a shame.

If you can't argue the point without resorting to our GM who has 3 of 11 seasons is smarter than you then you mind as well give up.

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I think Butler would've poo all over these guys. Nortman's college average was 42.1. Harris was 42.7 last season. Harris was tied for 26th in the league for punt average. Jason Baker was also 42.7. I think since we let go of Baker because he wasn't good enough then we should've upgraded.

Keep in mind Nortman punted in Wisconsin.
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I guess he's a practice warrior. Gameday is different. His highest average in college was 42.7. Which like I mentioned above, was good for 26th in the league last year.

it wasn't the yardage that was the big draw, it was the hang time. it could be argued that hang time is/can be more important. gives the gunners and other defenders more time to get there and takes away chances for big returns. some guy could have a long punt but a line drive and the distance would do absolutely no good.

i was a fan of nortman ahead of any other punter coming into the draft because of that hang time. the dude gives the defenders more of a chance to get the ball stopped and him being able to place the ball anywhere he wants makes him even more valuable.

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Not every punt is from deep in your own territory. You can't just look at average since they aren't always trying to punt it as far as they can.

This. In addition Baker was erratic in his placement, which made it harder for our coverage teams. Rivera praised Nortman for his consistency.

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it wasn't the yardage that was the big draw, it was the hang time. it could be argued that hang time is/can be more important. gives the gunners and other defenders more time to get there and takes away chances for big returns. some guy could have a long punt but a line drive and the distance would do absolutely no good.

i was a fan of nortman ahead of any other punter coming into the draft because of that hang time. the dude gives the defenders more of a chance to get the ball stopped and him being able to place the ball anywhere he wants makes him even more valuable.

Well I hope his hang time and placement is outstanding. Last season, only 3 kickers in the top 20 of ball placement inside the 20 were below a 43 punt average. Two of those were marginally above Nortmann's average of 42.1 (tied for 3rd in that top 20) and one below it (ranking 10th in the top 20). If he can be one of those rarities, I'd be happy.

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