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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Haha nice one but yeah I think it's time to move on or bring in some competition, if there is one thing he does well I suppose it's punt in cold weather.There is a reason why BB keeps keeps Hanson.
On third down, Tom Brady says in the huddle to rest of the offense, "look if we don't convert Chris is gonna come out here and punt the ball 3 yards" this keeps the offense motivated.
Belichick has kept him year after year.
Belichick has kept him year after year.
This. I would bring him back, but I also expect BB to find some competition to push him. Iowa's Brandtner did a fine job in El Paso for Texas vs The Nation, six punts with four downed inside the 20. I believe it was a cold day for El Paso with a bit of wind too.This could be a reason.
Sparking up some punter talk - Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
Those looking purely at punting average and net yardage might determine that it's time for the Patriots to move on. But on the flip side, Hanson had one of the best seasons of his 11-year career in terms of avoiding touchbacks, and he also was effective on inside-the-20 efforts.
One stat I was unaware of until researching it for the piece was that opponents had just 20 punt returns all season against the Patriots. No team defended fewer punt returns this season, which is something I'm sure head coach Bill Belichick and special teams coach Scott O'Brien appreciate -- keeping the ball away from dangerous return men.
For the absolute minimum or close to it, I guess.
Dead last in the league in net yards 2009 NFL Player Punting Stats - National Football League - ESPN