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Brad Nortman getting some recognition

TN05

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i actually wanted to draft him. he was on my wish list. i heard talk about the hang time of his punts and loved it. last year there were a lot of people whining about him, even after the draft because there was some other punter that people thought was better because he kicked further.

 

that hang time was what was needed to get out ST coverage guys in position to help cut back on the returns that were burning us. not only has he helped with that, he's gotten really good at placement and putting some back spin on it. the guy is as good a punter as anyone in the league.

 

and yeah...he's just a kicker, but it's helped out in huge ways.

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Nortman should get most improved on the team.

He went from avg to elite in one season.

Some of those 12 yard shanks last year had people calling for his head, myself included. So happy that we don't run the team!

Nortman is a baller. Great job Brad! May you pin the opposition within the 5 yard line many times in the playoffs!

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i actually wanted to draft him. he was on my wish list. i heard talk about the hang time of his punts and loved it. last year there were a lot of people whining about him, even after the draft because there was some other punter that people thought was better because he kicked further.

that hang time was what was needed to get out ST coverage guys in position to help cut back on the returns that were burning us. not only has he helped with that, he's gotten really good at placement and putting some back spin on it. the guy is as good a punter as anyone in the league.

and yeah...he's just a kicker, but it's helped out in huge ways.

I think it was one of Rivera's friend's son or something that went in the last round (or udfa) and might not be in the league anymore...

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