Who will win the punter battle?
 

Gotta say right now I'm leaning towards Frosty holding on to his job.

Re: Who will win the punter battle?
 

Brooks. i just don't think the skins trust Frost

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frost has outplayed brooks, but if there has to be a threat of losing his job for him to perform to the standards they expect, he probably won't hold the job. I don't think they'll toss brooks aside quite yet.

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Watching Frost punt is painful. I would rather go with an unproven punter with potential than an established veteran with a track-record of inconsistency. I hope Brooks seals the starting position tonight.

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It makes more sense to choose Brooks. He's younger and he's going to be a VERY good punter, I mean for him ot even be competing with Frost yet shouldsay something. Frost has also had a few more chaces to kick than Brooks.

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brooks, hed be cheaper, and younger. He will be a lifetime punter for whatever team can lock him up

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I voted for Brooks, I think they ought to go with Brooks, but since they haven't cut Frost yet I would think that someone on the staff is making the argument to keep him. Is anyone else tired of hearing about the punter holding the ball for Suisham, or is it really important enough of an issue to save Frost's job?

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Something about him only punting well when there is competion, does not sit well with me.

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i think its bs..lets worry about how our rookie wrs are adjusting or the play of the offensive line or how our qb is adapting...punter battle....makes me yawn.
I wills ay if we wasted that pick on a punter ill be pissed.

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My guess is Brooks. To spend a draft pick on a punter tells me that it's his job to lose
tonight.

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Forst isn't getting paid top dollar and he has experience...if Books hasn't beaten him out by now he's a goner.

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Frost always plays well in pre-season, then inconsistent in the regular season. Go with the Ray Guy Award winner.

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Gotta go w/brooks, though it's not a decision that should make or break us either way.

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I think Brooks just b/c he'll be cheaper and they've got something invested. Of course, as long as they think he and Frost are pretty close.

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[quote=doughtydoubter;468578]brooks, hed be cheaper, and younger. He will be a lifetime punter for whatever team can lock him up[/quote]Watch us cut Brooks and see him land in Dallas where he can torture us with 50 yard, 5 second hang time boomers for the next decade. Keeping Brooks is a no brainer to me. Frost hits one big punt out of the end zone during [I]a pre-season game[/I], and people are lobbying for him as if he's suddenly clutch. Take a look at this rocket Brooks hit out of his end zone, [I]in a real game,[/I] at GA Tech last year:

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut2FA9xGkfY&NR=1]YouTube - Durant Brooks 76 yard Punt[/url]

There probably aren't more than 5 punters in the entire NFL with the leg strength to do that.

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thanks for posting that youtube clip souper...with that....

enuff said

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I was laughing at Frost when he hit a good punt last week, ran down the field, decked one of our own guys, then pulled his helmet off on the field (shoulda gotten a 15yd penalty) screaming like he did something. We need consistency in the punting game now more than ever with weapons like Desean Jackson and Adam Jones returning punts in our division. Brooks, Brooks, Brooks. I hope he bombs a few tonight and puts this competition to bed.

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Well they had Brooks punt when we played the Jets... and we open the season at the Meadow Lands, so I think the writing is on the wall. I think they were gearing up Brooks to punt in a tough staduim to punt in. Bye bye Frosty.

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Wow, what a punt!!!!

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Frankly, I have no clue how anyone has any faith in Frost. We've given the man years to get his game together and each year he's sub-par. Brooks might not be better than Frost right now, but I'd rather gamble on him than stick with Frost. I truly, honestly believe that we will very much regret keeping Frost and junking Brooks....but that is exactly what I think we're going to do.

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after the last preseason game...it looks like a .....TIE

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Danny Smith is going to choose Brooks. Consistency is the keyword.

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like Madden said, our punter is also our holder....its gotta be Frost

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I think Frost has out punted Brooks int he preseason, but I am not sure that the coaching staff has any faith in Frost.

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It has to be Brooks, his punts actually have hang time, allowing our team to run down the field and stopping the returner. I remember seeing back to back Frost/Brook punts...Frost's punt was long but it was a line drive, little hang time and the returner had a long return, whereas Brooks' punt (though short) had enought hang time to allow the special teams to get to the ball carrier.

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brooks, way better hang time and looks consistant

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i was at the game, and while the yardage is close, brooks launches moonshots while frost outpunts his coverage with line drives.

neither were terrible, but the hang time difference was ridiculous.

brooks for me.

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Frost is a fraud. If we cut him he will never play another regular season game in the NFL. If we keep him I will lose all faith in Danny Smith. Line drive punts are not at all useful.

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It has been a evenly matched pre-season, but the picture is much bigger than just that. I think Brooks will ultimately get the nod.

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[quote=Scott;469007]like Madden said, our punter is also our holder....its gotta be Frost[/quote] Yes I heard him say that but as soon as the season starts Frost will go back to his old ways!

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[quote=That Guy;469050]i was at the game, and while the yardage is close, brooks launches moonshots while frost outpunts his coverage with line drives.

neither were terrible, but the hang time difference was ridiculous.

brooks for me.[/quote] Well said......now if we could find a west coast QB and some WR's along with a younger line we would be set!

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brooks..must have hangtime

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I want Brooks. Frost is an average NFL punter that we will be talking about replacing every offseason until we eventually do. Brooks has the chance to be more then that.

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Either one that is let go will be available if the one that is kept gets the shanks...i'd rather go with youth at this point. The Skins used a pick on Brooks, let him keep the job.

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I think Frost has out performed Brooks and if I thought this team had a really good chance to make a push for the SB I'd say stick with Frost. I think Brooks is going to be a better punter and I don't think it going to really matter this year I'm going with Brooks. I do think Frost will be with another team pretty quick if we cut him.

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blah firstdown we are not sb contenders this year. its a rebuilding year, new coach new system....lets stick with the kid and let him grow

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[quote=doughtydoubter;469324]blah firstdown we are not sb contenders this year. its a rebuilding year, new coach new system....lets stick with the kid and let him grow[/quote]
Well if you read what I posted thats what I said.

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Think they'll keep Frost. Hope they choose Brooks.

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I voted Brooks because mainly I have a good feeling about the Redskins desire to keep him and cut Frost. Also think that Wade and Mason might get the boot to.

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I'm glad Sir Shanksalot is gone. He's good for a 60 yarder punt immediately followed by two 30 yarders.. We know who he is, there are 15 Derrick Frosts out there so if for some reason Brooks is a bust we won't be in a worse position than where we are now.