pretty much. It’s why they kept Haack. He is an elite holder but terrible punter.
Azaria has to at least be serviceable as a holder, or else he probably is cut or on the PS if we can stash him.
there are limitations on QB’s having enough practice time with the kicking units. So pretty much only punters now hold. I can’t think of a single team where the backup QB holds anymore.
Beane has been surprisingly good at getting late round or undrafted DB’s (Dane, Levi, Taron, Hamlin, Neal, and Goosechase who was poached). So I am going to trust him fully on this guy.
Maybe a possible safety?
that would be my preference, but they aren’t going to take him out of the QB room or waste a gameday spot on a holder. I am pretty sure it has to be Azaria. And if he can’t do it, Haack wins the punting job.
I have to think any receiver they draft now is going to be a PS type player.
if they are seriously worried about depth, we just need to sign a vet. Even Manny Sanders could be an option.
Per Beane, sounds like they liked his smarts, instinct, and versatility. They think he can play inside and outside.
like other speculated, they trust this Baylor coach, who is a straight shooter and said Bernard is outstanding.
I am not saying that Marino or cover 1 is wrong (or right) on the pick. My comment was more general— I don’t care for Marino generally, at least compared to the cover 1 guys. The cover 1 analysis is just generally more deep and data and film driven.
Kind of better than reaching on a receiver. This is the kind of “receiver” we needed— hopefully can finally have a great screen and check down game.
Herbert throws 2-yard dump offs to Ekler who gets like 12 yards out of them. Hoping Cook will be the same kind of weapon.