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    Paterson the punter


    By James Hooper | March 30, 2008 12:00am




    Punting whiz ... Corey Paterson has been identified by NFL scouts. / The
    Sunday Telegraph


    THE Newcastle Knights' boom young forward Cory Paterson has been identified
    by Australian NFL talent scouts as a potential punt kicking star in the
    lucrative world of American football.

    Paterson can place kick the ball 70m (77 yards) on the fly and make a
    spiral bomb come down with frost on it.

    Spotted showcasing his kicking talents in a Newcastle trial against Cessnock
    last month, Paterson was approached by Ozpunt NFL talent scout agency to
    film a highlights reel for screening in the US.

    Taped at EnergyAustralia Stadium a fortnight ago, the footage will be sent
    to the Denver Broncos and New York Jets for analysis.

    "I'd have to weigh up the options if the NFL thing goes further. I'm
    contracted to the Knights until the end of next season. If it comes off I'd
    obviously have a look at it.

    "They were just watching me do some kick-offs one day and then I just got a
    phone call off them.''

    The NFL talent scout who spotted Paterson, Ozpunt's Paul Shepherd, rates the
    Newcastle forward as "a cut above'' American football standard.

    Shepherd predicted the NFL would soon become inundated with Australian punt
    kickers due to the wealth of talent here.

    "Cory's definitely got what it takes to cut it in the NFL - he's kicking
    above NFL standard at the moment but his technique just needs some work,''
    Shepherd said.

    Retired AFL player Darren Bennett pioneered Australian punt kickers in the
    NFL, establishing himself as a star for the San Diego Chargers throughout
    the 1990s.

    Other retired AFL stars who have made it in the US market include Ben
    Graham, who signed a $6million six-year contract with the New York Jets in
    May 2006, and Sav Rocca, brother of Collingwood star Anthony Rocca.

    Testing done by Oztag revealed his "hang time'' with an NFL ball was the
    equal of other punt kickers in the US. But his only drop kick in an NRL
    match wasn't exactly out of the Nathan Cayless play book.

    As Channel Nine commentator Ray Warren called it last Friday night against
    the Eels: "Well, he's pulled out the sand wedge instead of the seven iron.''

    Paterson's reply? "I should have got the driver out.''



    Cory Paterson Stat

    Age: 20
    Height: 6’5
    Weight: 232lb

    Newcastle NRL video of Cory Paterson
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8D5ivwn5-g
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    this is exactly what i want.

    i have been preaching to my friends about how badass an aussie rules/rugby guy would be as a punter in the nfl. they are tough as nails, actual athletes, can tackle, and i've seen aussie rules guys punt a ball like 40 yards while running full speed sideways, and have the punt land in the arms of a teammate in stride. these guys are good, and signing one will free up a pick.

    i'm on board.
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    Punter? Stick him in as a WR!

    That would be sweet if he wanted to come here and is actually an above average punter...he looks like the type of punter that could save a few touchdowns with some badass tackles as well.

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    holy shit, he's only 2 months older than me.
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    We had a rugby-player as a punter in Mat McBriar. He plays for the Cowboys now

    We shouldn't pass up another opportunity.
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    Interesting prospect. I like his toughness and size. Thanks for the article. I hope he does well. Denver badly needs a punter too, so it shouldn't be hard to make this team if he can learn quickly.

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    ...and those Rugby guys usually like to take someone head off if the ball is returned too...
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    Don't forget, he'll also be used to drop kicking goals as well............
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    too bad Denver doesn't check out Sebastien Chabal. The guy would make for an interesting MLB. The guy is a beast.

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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj0HkXqFlec
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    Quote Originally Posted by BOSSHOGG30 View Post
    too bad Denver doesn't check out Sebastien Chabal. The guy would make for an interesting MLB. The guy is a beast.
    I think the NFL has laws against using defrosted Neanderthals as players.

    Darren Bennett made a number of tackles in his career. His first game he made about 4 and scared the crap out of the coach.

    AFL players are much better kickers than NRL. Rugby guys tend to be better for place kicking.
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    I wish Denver would use their practise squad with players like him other than cbs and rbs who never really become great players anyway.

    The idiotic thing is that we have had such little patience with especially punters and thus have had punters like Harris, Baker McBriar and more becoming decent to above average punters for other teams.
    I am also certain, or nearly certain that Ernster will be a good punter elsewhere.
    He has the legs but doesnt seem to make it in games. That usually means it is mental, and that is correctable.

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    Damn! He could punt to Devin Hester and then tackle him!

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    Quote Originally Posted by haroldthebarrel View Post
    I wish Denver would use their practise squad with players like him other than cbs and rbs who never really become great players anyway.

    The idiotic thing is that we have had such little patience with especially punters and thus have had punters like Harris, Baker McBriar and more becoming decent to above average punters for other teams.
    I am also certain, or nearly certain that Ernster will be a good punter elsewhere.
    He has the legs but doesnt seem to make it in games. That usually means it is mental, and that is correctable.
    So far it has not been correctable.. now for how many years?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jrwiz View Post
    So far it has not been correctable.. now for how many years?
    To be fair though, last year was the first time in how long we actually had a recognised Special Teams coach, rather than one of Shanny's projects like Ronnie Bradford
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