Redskins Sign Hunter (The Punter) Smith

Trample the Elderly · 04-23-2009, 09:39 PM

Finally! We got someone that I actually wanted! Haynesworth . . . . eh whatever. This move was actually worth the money. This might make up for not getting Mack and drafting Sanchez, not!

SouperMeister · 04-23-2009, 10:09 PM

Well at least we won't be blowing another pick on a punter this year (thanks Vinnie).

Swarley · 04-23-2009, 10:36 PM

Now this right here makes sense, lets hope we continue on that route this weekend.

Pocket$ $traight · 04-24-2009, 12:07 AM

Finally a move that will make a significant difference next year...

I hope to God they don't piss away another draft for Snyder's eye candy.

celts32 · 04-24-2009, 12:09 AM

Great signing!

Skins4L · 04-24-2009, 04:54 AM

lets hope he gets the job done...

skins89moss · 04-24-2009, 06:30 AM

I thought we took care of our punting situation in the 2008 draft on Durrant Brooks from Georgia Tech. Oh thats right we cut him cause he could not hack it. Nice wasted pick.

SmootSmack · 04-24-2009, 07:26 AM

I figured we were going to sign him, but man with everything else that's been going on lately I totally forgot him.

But, to me, this move is a reminder that we need to look at the big picture-meaning all our free agents moves and draft picks-this offseason before making any assesment of how we did. So if we draft Sanchez, yet are still able to fill other needs (getting a punter was one) then I still think it could be a pretty good offseason. Of course, what we would all like is a good regular season and playoffs.

davy · 04-24-2009, 08:06 AM

I don't know a lot about punting but I'd guess that the best yardstick for judging a punter's effectiveness would be the average net gain per punt?

How has Hunter Smith done the last 3 years in this category?

2008 - 11th in the league.
2007 - 37th in the league.
2006 - 30th in the league.

That doesn't exactly convince me our punting woes are over.

CRedskinsRule · 04-24-2009, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davy

I don't know a lot about punting but I'd guess that the best yardstick for judging a punter's effectiveness would be the average net gain per punt?

How has Hunter Smith done the last 3 years in this category?

2008 - 11th in the league.
2007 - 37th in the league.
2006 - 30th in the league.

That doesn't exactly convince me our punting woes are over.

I think the net gain tells alot more about the special teams as a unit, then just the punter. Hunter is 31, has had a solid avg yard per punt-consistently higher than the Skins punter in any given year, and hopefully will be an upgrade. As it stood before the signing, our punter was (ok I don't know his name, but he couldn't beat out Frost, Plack or Brooks). All we want from our punter is consistency, and not to shank when we are backed up. Hunter has proven capable of atleast that.

Manusky91 · 04-24-2009, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davy

I don't know a lot about punting but I'd guess that the best yardstick for judging a punter's effectiveness would be the average net gain per punt?

How has Hunter Smith done the last 3 years in this category?

2008 - 11th in the league.
2007 - 37th in the league.
2006 - 30th in the league.

That doesn't exactly convince me our punting woes are over.

Wow, 37th in the league? Last time I checked, there were 32 teams. So either you're stats are wrong, or he had worse stats than back up kickers.

Seriously though, he's a good punter whose certainly well rested, because he never had to punt with Peyton Manning at the helm.

johno · 04-24-2009, 10:39 AM

dont know much about the guy, but this hit on one of my least favorite cowboys is awesome.

YouTube - Hunter Smith hitting Deion Sanders

53Fan · 04-24-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johno

dont know much about the guy, but this hit on one of my least favorite cowboys is awesome.

YouTube - Hunter Smith hitting Deion Sanders

That makes signing him even better! Deion getting tackled by a punter right before he gets in the endzone. Good stuff.

MTK · 04-24-2009, 10:44 AM

Hunter is one of the better punters in the league. No need for hand wringing here.

jsarno · 04-24-2009, 10:48 AM

HOLY CRAP!
I actually know him! My former mother in law used to be his teacher / principal and I met him at a couple functions...I haven't talked to him since he signed with the Colts though. I'm THRILLED he is Skin!

04-23-2009, 09:39 PM	#1
Trample the Elderly Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Three Chopt Virginia Age: 48 Posts: 2,906	re: Redskins Sign Hunter (The Punter) Smith Finally! We got someone that I actually wanted! Haynesworth . . . . eh whatever. This move was actually worth the money. This might make up for not getting Mack and drafting Sanchez, not!

04-23-2009, 10:09 PM	#2
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 61 Posts: 3,419	re: Redskins Sign Hunter (The Punter) Smith Well at least we won't be blowing another pick on a punter this year (thanks Vinnie).

04-23-2009, 10:36 PM	#3
Swarley The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 37 Posts: 1,092	re: Redskins Sign Hunter (The Punter) Smith Now this right here makes sense, lets hope we continue on that route this weekend.

04-24-2009, 12:07 AM	#4
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 49 Posts: 4,261	re: Redskins Sign Hunter (The Punter) Smith Finally a move that will make a significant difference next year... I hope to God they don't piss away another draft for Snyder's eye candy.

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celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 54 Posts: 2,665	re: Redskins Sign Hunter (The Punter) Smith Great signing! __________________ Section 116 Row 19 “Goal line, goal line. I-left, tight wing, 70 chip on white.” www.facebook.com/HackettstownBeerClub

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skins89moss Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,634	re: Redskins Sign Hunter (The Punter) Smith I thought we took care of our punting situation in the 2008 draft on Durrant Brooks from Georgia Tech. Oh thats right we cut him cause he could not hack it. Nice wasted pick. __________________ www.islandstyleflowers.com Home of the Hawaiian Foam Flowers and Kukui Nut Leis. Great selections and best prices. Redskins Fan Since 1972

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	re: Redskins Sign Hunter (The Punter) Smith I figured we were going to sign him, but man with everything else that's been going on lately I totally forgot him. But, to me, this move is a reminder that we need to look at the big picture-meaning all our free agents moves and draft picks-this offseason before making any assesment of how we did. So if we draft Sanchez, yet are still able to fill other needs (getting a punter was one) then I still think it could be a pretty good offseason. Of course, what we would all like is a good regular season and playoffs. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

04-24-2009, 08:06 AM	#9
davy Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Location: England Posts: 972	re: Redskins Sign Hunter (The Punter) Smith I don't know a lot about punting but I'd guess that the best yardstick for judging a punter's effectiveness would be the average net gain per punt? How has Hunter Smith done the last 3 years in this category? 2008 - 11th in the league. 2007 - 37th in the league. 2006 - 30th in the league. That doesn't exactly convince me our punting woes are over. __________________ “Don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to.”

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johno Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest, DC Posts: 599	Re: Redskins Sign Hunter (The Punter) Smith dont know much about the guy, but this hit on one of my least favorite cowboys is awesome. YouTube - Hunter Smith hitting Deion Sanders

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MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,038	Re: Redskins Sign Hunter (The Punter) Smith Hunter is one of the better punters in the league. No need for hand wringing here. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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jsarno Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 31 Spooner St. Age: 51 Posts: 9,534	Re: Redskins Sign Hunter (The Punter) Smith HOLY CRAP! I actually know him! My former mother in law used to be his teacher / principal and I met him at a couple functions...I haven't talked to him since he signed with the Colts though. I'm THRILLED he is Skin! __________________ Zoltan is ZESTY! - courtesy of joeredskin Last edited by jsarno; 04-24-2009 at 10:57 AM.

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