Raiders Preparing for Chiefs' Colquitt With Left Footed Punter

by Joel Thorman on Nov 12, 2009 11:23 AM CST in 2009 Campaign Comment 24 comments

The Oakland Raiders are preparing to face the Kansas City Chiefs and one of the top punters in the NFL in Dustin Colquitt.

Colquitt's putting up some pretty impressive numbers at the halfway point and part of that has to do with a somewhat unorthodox kicking style - he's left-footed.

To prepare for this, the Raiders worked out yesterday Ricky Schmitt who, you guessed it, is left-footed. He's likely part of the show team that simulates the Chiefs punter.

Colquitt is currently second in punts inside the 20 and fair catches. He's also first in punts downed by the Chiefs.

The Chiefs and the Cowboys are the only two teams that are ranked in the top ten in both punt and kick coverage.

The Raiders would be smart to prepare for Colquitt. Special teams is an important aspect of the game, especially for teams like Oakland and Kansas City who have plenty of trouble moving the ball on offense.

Raiders punter Shane Lechler is also one of the best punters in the NFL. He's second in net punting average.

Luckily for the Chiefs, Colquitt is averaging 2.0 yards per return.

Wow.

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even crazier...

take colquitt’s average of 2 allowed per return, take away the one big return of 16-20 y ards or whatever it was, and all of a sudden its 1.0

as for 2.7 this is off topic, but seriously take away the big run he had this year of 60 yards, then do the math…I think he’d be down closer to 2.0

by SDChief on Nov 12, 2009 11:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks to NJ Chiefs Fan for the link

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Nov 12, 2009 11:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Compared to last year

I think special teams has seen a great improvement.

Blame my wife!
Waiting until August 2010

by sir eccles on Nov 12, 2009 11:35 AM CST reply actions 1 recs

+1

by Jbxone on Nov 12, 2009 12:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that's funny isn't it? I forgot teams actually put players out there at practice

to simulate the team their going up against. So other than special teams, which we’re pretty damn good at, I wonder who other teams put out on their practice field to simulate our offense and defense?

The three stooges? or maybe the Keystone cops?

by krayfish on Nov 12, 2009 11:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Well ...

On Offense, they used to tell their RB to take two steps and fall down or, on passing plays, not block. Not sure what they’re going to do now.

On Defense, they tell their Safeties to let plays get past them and then take bad routes when trying to run people down.

by JacinB on Nov 12, 2009 12:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm worried about who plays Jamarcus

I’m sure that we’re destroying the talent of our backup QBs by making them imitate and play like the Jamarcus “The Hamburgler” Russell.

Air Cassel - approved for takeoff

by kabrink on Nov 12, 2009 3:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Quite possibly the best pic ever

Look at Colquitt. He looks like a man about to murder someone.

It's years like this that I wish I was a bear. Hibernation would make it so much easier.

by Red N Gold Beast on Nov 12, 2009 11:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Does this guy get paid?

Clearly he has no chance to play in Oakland, just wonering if he gets any monetary compensation. Otherwise that would suck to spend a day just punting the football.

by Boots 58 on Nov 12, 2009 12:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i would assume so

if not the Union might throw a fit

by TDubb on Nov 12, 2009 12:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, that would really suck.

Getting to hang out with a (and I use the term lightly) NFL team. Eating their food, using their weight rooms, and hitting on the Raiderettes.

And on top of that, yes, he gets paid. And it’s probably a ridiculous amount of money for what he has to do.

It's years like this that I wish I was a bear. Hibernation would make it so much easier.

by Red N Gold Beast on Nov 12, 2009 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

even at say $1k, it would still be still ridiculous

by TDubb on Nov 12, 2009 12:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, Im sure thats all included in a work out...

Thanks for the sarcarsm, I just didn’t know what the rules were and how these things were taken care of.

by Boots 58 on Nov 12, 2009 12:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You're welcome ;-)

It's years like this that I wish I was a bear. Hibernation would make it so much easier.

by Red N Gold Beast on Nov 12, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking is this allowed

per league rules. If he is actually participating in practice I would think he would have to be on the 53 man roster or practice squad. If it’s a tryout the only player needed is the long snapper. It looks to me like they are skirting the rules a little bit.

by ICTChief on Nov 12, 2009 12:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oakland? Cheating?

No freakin’ way.

by JacinB on Nov 12, 2009 12:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I know...

What exactly is a “tryout” anyway? My interpretation of a “tryout” does not entail actually participating in a full-blown practice, but what do I know?

Anyone know the rules on this one?

by Nick Britt on Nov 12, 2009 12:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe if he lowered his head and used his stiff arm more?

Luckily for the Chiefs, Colquitt is averaging 2.0 yards per return.

LOL

Winning begins with Attitude - Haley and Pioli will be winners in KC!

I'll forever be a Chiefs fan! Only God himself could take that away from me, but when I get to my great reward, I'll rejoin two bigger fans, my Mom and Dad.

by Lanier63 on Nov 12, 2009 12:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs