McBriar - Best punter in the league

[Crown Royal]

Is the most dominating and feared player on our team by the opposition. He will get in the head of the other teams offense more than any other single player.

Discuss.

 

[superpunk]

I know it's tongue in cheek, but having a punter like that is HUGE. When you can reverse field position even if you can't move the ball, that is a VERY valuable weapon. Matt could be looking at a pro-bowl, lol. If our gunners can locate the ball better down around the goal-line, his average would be even better.

 

[Doomsday]

We always knew he had a huge leg and seems like now he is starting to find that consistency that should make him one of the best in the league.

 

[Crown Royal]

We always knew he had a huge leg and seems like now he is starting to find that consistency that should make him one of the best in the league.

I got to watch him in his first training camp here. He's been kicking that way in camp since then...glad it's translating to the field. He has a trip to hawaii in his future.

 

[ric]

True.

Gibbs even had a bounty on his head.(The Rock Cartwright Personal Foul):laugh2:

 

[ZeroClub]

We always knew he had a huge leg and seems like now he is starting to find that consistency that should make him one of the best in the league.

Yeah. He's looking quite good these days.

 

[Paniolo22]

I got to watch him in his first training camp here. He's been kicking that way in camp since then...glad it's translating to the field. He has a trip to hawaii in his future.

Make that a trip "back" to Hawaii

 

[Duane]

I'd still wish that someone would spend a few months teaching him how to kick off deep.

 

[Crown Royal]

I'd still wish that someone would spend a few months teaching him how to kick off deep.

Agree....but I think the thing is that he has never really kicked off a tee. He is a good punter because he is a rugger, if I understand correctly. No tees there.

 

[Duane]

Agree....but I think the thing is that he has never really kicked off a tee. He is a good punter because he is a rugger, if I understand correctly. No tees there.

You're right but it's not like he can't learn a new skill. Maybe Jerry can offer him a few hundred grand to pick that up in the off season.

 

[tomson75]

Agree....but I think the thing is that he has never really kicked off a tee. He is a good punter because he is a rugger, if I understand correctly. No tees there.

actually there are. after scoring a try (5 points) you are awarded a free kick (place kick if you will) that may be placed on a tee, for an additional 2 points.

 

[fanfromvirginia]

This is all fine and dandy but for gawdsakes don't anybody call for his head the next time he shanks one.

 

[silverbear]

Is the most dominating and feared player on our team by the opposition. He will get in the head of the other teams offense more than any other single player.

Discuss.

A statement so obviously and undeniably true requires no further discussion... one hopes that the NFL has the wisdom, the foresight to have already commissioned Mat's bust for Canton...

They should waive the mandatory five year waiting period for induction, and put him in the day after he retires... the Hall of Fame will have no credibility until McBriar takes his rightful place among the immortals...

Someday, I see him becoming commissioner of the NFL, perhaps even Prime Minister of Australia... the papacy might be a bit beyond him, don't even know if he's Catholic... if not, the Catholics should rewrite their rules, to make him eligible...

I wouldn't even rule out a Nobel Peace Prize some day... such is the legend of Mat "Thunderfoot" McBriar...

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I do like the way he booms those punts to the other end of the field.....he is a very good weapon

 

[Jarv]

I'll be the 1st to admit I don't know much about kicking, but someone hold the darn ball and lets see what it looks like when he booms it off a tee !

 

[TEK2000]

Some of you think this is all funny and stuff... but stop and think about it for a second.

The defense gives it all to hold us deep in our own end of the field. Their offense starts thinking... oh yeah we'll get some good field position here....

then.. BOOM McBriar unloads a 50+ yard punt and puts them back deep on THEIR end of the field.
That in itself can be deflating for the offense to think about NOW having to drive the ball 80+ yards to score rather than maybe 50 or so yards.

The best part about it is that his kicks are HIGH and LONG... he's not severely outkicking the coverage guys. They may not be right on the returner when he catches it but they aren't far behind.

 

[SteveOS]

True.

Gibbs even had a bounty on his head.(The Rock Cartwright Personal Foul):laugh2:

Did anyone actually see the hit? I never saw it on replay.

 

[Chuck 54]

He's still a bit of a head case...I'd be happier if he were capable of hitting a high, unreturnable 45 yarder instead of long, uncoverable 55-60 yarders.

I think we're all still waiting for him to be consistant with his hang time.

 

[FLCowboyFan]

http://www.nfl.com/stats/leaders/NFL/PNT/2006/regular

McBriar is #1 in the league by quite a bit if you look at the seperation of 2-4 in this list.

 

[HighTechDave]

btw, where did we get him from? What a find!!!!!

There is another punter to watch out for, from the Auburn Tigers