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Kevin Huber is a free agent? He has been a stable dependable punter, but he is now 36 years old. Has anyone heard the Bengals plan for a replacement? Matt Araiza? He can really kick for distance, no doubt, but there is much more to the game than that. How good is he at placing the punt within the 10? Which round will he be drafted? Huber was a fifth round pick. Will Araiza be there then?
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36 isn't really old for a punter. Huber doesn't have the huge leg of some punters, but the guy is rock solid, and don't underestimate the job he does as holder on FG's.
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(04-06-2022, 02:40 PM)Fullrock Wrote: 36 isn't really old for a punter. Huber doesn't have the huge leg of some punters, but the guy is rock solid, and don't underestimate the job he does as holder on FG's.
Why do you think he's not signed? Waiting until after the draft?
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On 2/7 they signed Drue Chrisman to a reserve/future contract. I think he's our Punter for the '22 - '23 season. They kept him around on the practice squad most of the season.
I suppose it is possible they draft one in rounds 4-7.
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Didn't they have a guy on the practice squad that moved to the Steelers for a while and then back?
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(04-06-2022, 03:25 PM)michaelsean Wrote: Didn't they have a guy on the practice squad that moved to the Steelers for a while and then back?
That's Chrisman
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Huber will likely cost at least $1 mil more per year than Chrisman or a rookie punter. I believe there were also rumblings about him potentially retiring. I doubt he goes anywhere else, probably Cincy or bust for him if he wants to keep playing which is far from certain.
He was still solid but seems to be falling off lately. He’s putting fewer punts inside the 20 and it seems like the ones he is are a lot closer to the 20 than the 5 where you want them. I’d be fine bringing him back if he comes cheap but I think we are set up perfectly to move on from him now before he drops off even more.
Punter is not a hard spot to judge when you have the guy in your building for a year. The bengals know exactly what they have in Chrisman by now. If they are comfortable with him than we should be too. We could still draft one too but if Drue is up for the challenge and they are confident in him, there is no need.
Seems clear to me they were preparing for Kevin’s retirement by keeping Chrisman around all year. Plus, if Kevin really is Cincy or bust and/or uncertain if he wants to play, he could probably be called in last minute if needed.
Don’t stress over the punter situation. However it works out, we will be solid at worst. And hopefully we aren’t punting much anyway.
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Fairly sure they are going to go with Drue Chrisman this year. He was on and off the practice squad all year and was signed to a reserve/future contract in February.
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