gobigred Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I was just reading the article in the Washington Post about the pressure being on Derrick Brooks in retaining his job as punter. It lead me to think a little bit. Why don't we bring a veteran like a Ray Guy, or Reggie Roby to come in a help this kid. I like Danny Smith but maybe he is not able to get these punters mentally prepared. We have not had a good kicker since he has been here A kicker is a strange guy, they usually hang by themself and not really paid a whole lot of attention until they are needed. I think it is all in his head. We have sacrificed to much for him to just say you got one more chance. He is also very young. We should see if a retired kicker can help him. Since he won Ray Guy's award see if he can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeGreen Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I don't think there's a need to bring in an "expert". How much is there to punting anyway? Besides, this guy already knows HOW to do it, he just needs to get through the nerves and start playing super smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Lol...yes, "Derrick" needs some more work. Rookie punter...we gotta expect this stuff in my opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Ray Guy is supposedly his mentor. I don't think he needs any help mentally, but he just needs to get used to the NFL environment. He's just experiencing some growing pains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btfoom Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Agree with other posters - physically, I'm sure he can do just fine. He needs to work on mental aspect (should punt with simulated situations and have 'severe' consequences if bad punts) to simulate the pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 21 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 *Durant* Brooks is still just a rookie. Give him time and he'll improve. He has shown us what he's capable of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttr77 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 What are they going to do? Yell out 'kick harder' or 'kick higher' from the sideline? Hell, I can do that. And for far cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible_Red40 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Re: Potetial help for Derrick Brooks bad punts FAIL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsheimSkins Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I think he did great. He gave reggie the ball with plenty of room to run because he couldn't get any f'ing hangtime. o yea, and he botched a field goal. why is this post up? brooks is the man....in reality, he's a rook and he'll get his feet under him pretty quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shk75 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 If they mated: Durant Brooks and Derrick Frost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Ray Guy has already worked with him since high school, and Reggie Roby is dead. Other than that, good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintHillSkinsFan Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 And BTW, Reggie Roby passed away a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobigred Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Wow, I did not know Reggie Roby was dead. How did he die? Sorry about Derrick I meant Durrant and this was not my idea this is your boy Vinny and Danny talking about if their is no improvement they may have to bring some punters in and apparently Brooks is starting to feel the pressure. I just posted this thread to get some fan input about what can help this kid with the pressure of the NFL. I think personally he is going to be better next year if there is a next for him NFC east games is enough pressure to assure that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Hunter Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 ive never heard of this derrick brooks character you speak of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintHillSkinsFan Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Wow, I did not know Reggie Roby was dead. How did he die? On February 22, 2005, Roby was found at his Nashville, Tennessee home without a pulse by his wife, Melissa. To date, the cause of death remains unannounced, but it is speculated that it was a heart attack. He left behind six children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morneblade Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 ive never heard of this derrick brooks character you speak of. Future HoF LB for the Bucs. And I agree, he needs help as a punter. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never4get#21 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Danny is putting game pressure on this kid in practice now. Hopefully that will change the way he punts during the game, because he apparently was good in practice prior to the two bad games. He's a rookie with a monster leg. We need to give him time to adjust. It will pay off in the end. Our Future long term punter is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodiesel#44 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 *Durant* Brooks is still just a rookie. Give him time and he'll improve. He has shown us what he's capable of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 When did we trade for Derrick Brooks? I didn't know he punted? Sweet pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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