Should We Punt Groom?

[JWsleep]

Groom will improve--I just hope it's soon, because we have no options there.

As for the overall teams play, I've been disappointed. I'm starting to think that Danny Smith is all sizzle and no steak. Wasn't this a priority?

[BigSKINBauer]

Groom is fine but the only thing is he doesn't drop the ball in the 10, like if he was to punt from our 45 or so the ball would only hit about at the 20, i remember saying atleast twice that Tooop could have drop that ball in the 10 during this season.

Otherwise we are lucky to have Groom as tooop is hurt

[skinsguy]

The boy's a rookie! I think he'll be fine after awhile. It's the coverage that I am concerned with.

[sportscurmudgeon]

I believe that Bennet played Australian Rules Football (footy as they refer to it there) not rugby.

I think Groom has been satisfactory as a punter. I don't think I'd go out and spend whatever small cap sapce the team has left this year to replace him with another punter who would almost have to cost more than Groom.

[FFA]

Considering the circumstances, the fact that Groom has stepped in and (a) not shanked anything (as far as I remember), (b) pinned people down within their 20 from time to time, and (c) done a couple of coffin corners to prevent significant runbacks, has shown that he's been worth the investment so far.

Personally, I like him. Nice high kicks that lets our coverage unit (especially James Thrash) get down and get the job done. Before the end of the season, we'll probably see more punts within the 15, 10, and even 5 yard lines.