Chiefs P Dustin Colquitt the Best in the NFL
by Joel Thorman on Oct 5, 2009 12:21 PM CDT
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You were wondering if the Kansas City Chiefs had something to hang their hat on? Well, they do.
Punter Dustin Colquitt is the best punter in the NFL a month into the 2009 season.
Colquitt's 26 punts are second in the NFL and that's not a good thing for the Chiefs offense. But he's taking advantage of those opportunities.
His 44.5 net yard average is No. 1 in the NFL. His 2.5 yards per return is also No. 1 in the NFL.
Only one punter has created more fair catches. His nine punts inside the 20 is good for third in the NFL.
Punting isn't a statistic that makes the headlines but it's one of those little parts of the game that, when combined with the appropriate offense and defense, can make the difference over the course of a season.
So, congrats to Mr. Colquitt for being the best punter in the NFL through the first quarter of the season.
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Only 2.5 per return
That’s a special teams thing, not just a punter thing. So . . . something to be excited about for the team? Maybe?
exactly
I think the kickoff and punt coverage units are clearly better this year
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
ALRIGHT things are lookin up everything else needs to follow
Colquitt’s sayin rite now “Follow me to the promise land” haha not the position or part of the game “special teams” we all hoped would rock the house but its a start
Hang time
it is due to the punter for the most part. He is kicking it far and sky high giving his coverage team time to get down there and make a play.
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by Patrick Allen on Oct 5, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Haley is about to waive him
He shanked a couple punts yesterday…he’ll be gone in tomorrow’s roster moves.
I guess it's true what they say
practice makes perfect…he definitely gets a LOT of practice in the game!
Obviously
No question there’s some pent-up anger toward punters going on…
by Watson_H_Rhodes on Oct 5, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Haley told us this when he was first hired.
Chiefs set an NFL record,most roster changes in 1 season.
by bringbacktheglory on Oct 5, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
Any 22 guys off the street can win. just need 21 more. Also if any 22 guys can win, why can’t we? Must need a coach to coach them.
It's not just 22 guys off the street
We need the “right” 22 guys off the street.
by Jawookie on Oct 5, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
MVP
Colquitt has been our best offensive weapon the last couple of years. He probably had more yards than the entire offense yesterday.
I Watched Yesterday's Debacle 16 Rows Back
It was sad how bad the offense was. Why God Why will Haley not call a roll out or bootleg play to let Cassell play out of the pocket?
We were yelling from the stands what each play was going to be…Hell Vrabel comes trottin in and I immediately said “watch this play-action throw to Vrabel” and sure enough we tried it into double coverage….way to be inventive Todd…NO ONE SAW THAT COMING!! I mean the threat of Larry Johnson to take it 2.6 yards if any defender is out of position just terrifies the opposing defense.
it's all your fault!
You were yelling out the plays from the stand….you are the reason we lost!!!
:) lol
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Oct 5, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Well I think I worded it wrong. We werent yelling it to the stands just the three or four Chiefs fans I was around were all talking about how predictable it was. What’s worse, I received FREE tickets in a prime spot and with food and parking and gas to drive up from Nixa it still cost us 100.00. If we had payed for those tickets we would have spent 300.00+ to watch this trash.
No wonder the yellow sections are empty now days. It was my wife’s first trip to an NFL game and I’m hoping she enjoyed it enough to go back. She said she had a good time but she said winning would have been a lot more fun.
Or heck being competitive.
Our punt coverage is much better
but Colquitt has had some short punts at bad times so far this year. I think he’s made his average up on them by having booming punts at other times. I’m assuming he’ll pull out of it, but he’s been doing some yo-yo punting.
If there's one thing the AFC West has...
It’s punters. Top 3 in net yardage are Colquitt, Lechler, and Scifres.
If he's so great ?
Why after every punt Mitch Holthus is saying, " OH another bad punt by Dustin."
Mitch is right, Dustin’s not his old self right now and not kicking the ball well. But he’s geting some good bounces. Lets tell it like it is !
The Overall Chiefs Madden Score it like a 65 but Colquitt is a 93 I bet..I wouldnt know I dont have the latest Madden LOL
Congrats Colquitt
You have been a hell of a punter for the past couple years. Glad to see you are still a Chief!
Besides all the negative things going on right now with the Chiefs (playcalling, passing, O Line…ext.) It seems that Haley has put together the right guys for Special Teams. Guess he was right that Special Teams is important=]…now we can focus on Offense and Defense then we can make a run for the playoffs.
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