redman Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 I heard Darren Bennett being interviewed on a local sports radio station this morning. For those of you unfamiliar with him, he's the Aussie who was the former Aussie rules football player who's punted for the Chargers for the last 10 years. He's a big guy and you've seen his sometimes spectacular special teams tackles on SportsCenter from time to time. He's been in the Pro Bowl and has brought a new technique - based on Aussie rules football - to punting that's been great for coffin corner punts. Anyway, he stated flat out that he won't be resigned by the Chargers and he wants to go somewhere where he has a chance to be with a winning team. Personally, I'd love to have him, so I figured I'd throw his name in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Me, too. You read my mind. Hes the punter I would prefer. I think hes still got skill at his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Level of agreement - 100%. Although, will we ever need to punt again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchogs Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 he is an amazing punter. he is not built like your typical punter. i wouldn't be surprised to see him stiff arm a potential blocker to the ground and then step on him while he punts the ball inside the 5. he's a tough sob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TODD Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 I wouldn't shell out the big bucks he'll want for him. He's going to be the highest paid punter in football, and we need that money for depth on the lines. It would be cool, but I think our dollars need to go elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 I dont like this idea, Redman, and I'll tell you why. Bennett will be 40 by the time the 2004 season is over and we would be exchanging one old geezer for another old geezer. If you look at his punting averages, it is obvious that he is starting to slip. He is not the punter he was when he first came into the league. The Skins are only old at two positions -- punter and OLB (Armstead) I think we should bring in a young veteran punter like Josh Bidwell (28) of Green Bay, who will also be an UFA, or go with a young punter to develop. Darren Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbob74 Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 He is a hell of a punter but as has been said, he is getting on, could be a one or two season "quick fix" solution. All I know is I don't want Barker back here next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndevivi Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 How old is this man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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