2 mill cap saving to cut Jon Ryan

[AgentDib]

Like any other decision it depends on the alternative. There's no rush to cut him, but I'll bet we add to the competition at both P and K either via the draft or more likely UDFA. Then we see how things play out in Training Camp and the coaching staff can decide if Ryan is worth the price difference over alternative. Who's to say that a punter we brought in couldn't win the job straight up?

 

[mikeak]

IIRC his longest punt last season was 74 yards, with his record being 77.

Which is my point. He tied for second longest in the NFL last season. Longest was 77 yards

 

[HawkGA]

But can the next punter throw a touchdown pass?

 

[adeltaY]

IIRC his longest punt last season was 74 yards, with his record being 77.

Which is my point. He tied for second longest in the NFL last season. Longest was 77 yards

Raw length doesn't matter that much without good hang time. We ranked #30 in net punt average. Definitely some of that is on the coverage, but plenty of blame falls on Ryan.

 

[mikeak]

IIRC his longest punt last season was 74 yards, with his record being 77.

Which is my point. He tied for second longest in the NFL last season. Longest was 77 yards

Raw length doesn't matter that much without good hang time. We ranked #30 in net punt average. Definitely some of that is on the coverage, but plenty of blame falls on Ryan.

1) I will continue to believe that Ryan is told to keep the punts shorter

2) he had the 17th average length despite being tied for second longest punt if he year which to me prove point 1

3) yes hang time matters agree 100%. Cannot find statistics comparing this though.

 

[IndyHawk]

He was horrible last season...
Whether that was for say an injury reason or he is just old..
I think it's time to move on..I like the guy but age and money are factors..

 

[original poster]

I wonder if anyone 'pulls a Tampa Bay' in this draft for punter Michael Dickson? He could go as high as the third round.

 

[TwilightError]

No way! We will be punting a lot next season and we need experience..

 

[semiahmoo]

IIRC his longest punt last season was 74 yards, with his record being 77.

Which is my point. He tied for second longest in the NFL last season. Longest was 77 yards

Raw length doesn't matter that much without good hang time..

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[JGreen79]

IIRC his longest punt last season was 74 yards, with his record being 77.

Which is my point. He tied for second longest in the NFL last season. Longest was 77 yards

Raw length doesn't matter that much without good hang time. We ranked #30 in net punt average. Definitely some of that is on the coverage, but plenty of blame falls on Ryan.

The 77 yard punt resulted in a touchback. In the same game he had a 69 yard punt (also a touchback) but was negated for a roughing the kicker penalty.

He was also part of the team that nearly set the record for punt return yards allowed.

 

[12forlife]

I wonder if anyone 'pulls a Tampa Bay' in this draft for punter Michael Dickson? He could go as high as the third round.

I don't feel a lot of people get the true importance of special teams. That was a point when PC/JS rebuilt this team in 2010. All 3 stages need improvement. I know we are low on draft picks this year, if we don't bundle any of the 3 5th rd picks to move up, I would be all over Dickson in the 5th if he is still there. Ryan is just another piece we need to cut loose, overpaid for his performance.

 

[UK_Seahawk]

If Ryan went who would hold kicks?

 

[original poster]

If Ryan went who would hold kicks?

The punter that replaces him.

 

[UK_Seahawk]

If Ryan went who would hold kicks?

The punter that replaces him.

Is that a given though?

 

[King Dog]

I saw the Raiders released Marquette King

 

[UK_Seahawk]

I wonder if anyone 'pulls a Tampa Bay' in this draft for punter Michael Dickson? He could go as high as the third round.

Someone will overpay!!!

 

[Storts]

I wonder if anyone 'pulls a Tampa Bay' in this draft for punter Michael Dickson? He could go as high as the third round.

I don't feel a lot of people get the true importance of special teams. That was a point when PC/JS rebuilt this team in 2010. All 3 stages need improvement. I know we are low on draft picks this year, if we don't bundle any of the 3 5th rd picks to move up, I would be all over Dickson in the 5th if he is still there. Ryan is just another piece we need to cut loose, overpaid for his performance.

John is that you?

 

[Ad Hawk]

I wonder if anyone 'pulls a Tampa Bay' in this draft for punter Michael Dickson? He could go as high as the third round.

I don't feel a lot of people get the true importance of special teams. That was a point when PC/JS rebuilt this team in 2010. All 3 stages need improvement. I know we are low on draft picks this year, if we don't bundle any of the 3 5th rd picks to move up, I would be all over Dickson in the 5th if he is still there. Ryan is just another piece we need to cut loose, overpaid for his performance.

John is that you?

Yeah, that's eerie...

 

[hawknation2018]

I wonder if anyone 'pulls a Tampa Bay' in this draft for punter Michael Dickson? He could go as high as the third round.

I don't feel a lot of people get the true importance of special teams. That was a point when PC/JS rebuilt this team in 2010. All 3 stages need improvement. I know we are low on draft picks this year, if we don't bundle any of the 3 5th rd picks to move up, I would be all over Dickson in the 5th if he is still there. Ryan is just another piece we need to cut loose, overpaid for his performance.

Um, have any lottery numbers?

 

[QuahHawk]

So what are we going to do with the extra $2M this year and $3 next year.