Redskins Add New Punter

[Redskins_P]

Originally Posted by CA_Redskins

So you don't consider it a waste when the PUNTER we drafted doesn't make it half way through the season?

Hell, it was a waste to draft him, let alone draft and cut him.

You don't agree?

Considering it was in the 6th round, no. Think about it, how many 6th round picks pan out? Let alone punters?

Was it waste? Maybe.....but we hear about 6th rounders getting cut all the time.

When the Broncos spent a 3rd round pick on Maurice Clarett.....thats what you call a waste.

[Dirtbag59]

Are we putting Brooks on IR or outright releasing him?

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Are we putting Brooks on IR or outright releasing him?

Well if read correctlywe signed this new guy to a two year deal so I think that means the door for Brooks. I think there is more to this story then just Brooks performance on the field. didn't he smart off to Shushis (I can't get his name right) maybe he has rubbed others wrong.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Well if read correctlywe signed this new guy to a two year deal so I think that means the door for Brooks. I think there is more to this story then just Brooks performance on the field. didn't he smart off to Shushis (I can't get his name right) maybe he has rubbed others wrong.

I have that feeling too. He might have been a bit of a smartass. Anyway I don't see anything wrong with taking a chance with a 6th round pick on someone who might've become one of the best at their position. It did'nt work out. Whoopty -doo. A lot of 6th rounders don't work out. Given his creditials he looked like a good pick. I believe he led the nation in punting and won the Ray Guy award. AND it was a position of need. It's not like taking Heath Shuler or Desmond Howard in the 1rst round.

[wolfeskins]

so, who is gonna hold for field goals and the extra point. i'd like to see campbell doing it but he prolly wont.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by wolfeskins

so, who is gonna hold for field goals and the extra point. i'd like to see campbell doing it but he prolly wont.

I was wondering that too -- how about Randle El? That would make opposing ST coaches piss their pants.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I was wondering that too -- how about Randle El? That would make opposing ST coaches piss their pants.

Redskins.com says Plackemeier will assume the holding duties...

Redskins Replace Brooks With Plackemeier

[Drift Reality]

JESUS! What a WASTE of a 6th rounder!!!!!

OMG THEY SHOULD FIRE VINNY!!!!

Just joking (actually not about the firing Vinny part ) - to be honest this was a risk they took and it didn't pan out. The draft is all about risk - I'm sure this kid had a huge leg when they looked at him on the practice field but it sometimes just doesn't translate. Thankfully, a 6th round pick is more or less worthless and it seems like they picked up a comparable talent off the street.