OGTEleven Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) Our new punter has number 19, (not a typical punter number at all nor his college number), which he apparently requested from McKenzie. Has anyone seen the back story on this? I have a guess but maybe @john wawrow can ask at camp if no one knows for sure. Araiza is from San Diego and played at SDSU. Easily the greatest sports hero in that town (and a guy that is my all time favorite player in any sport) is Tony Gwynn. He wore 19 for the Padres. I think it has to be this but have not seen it reported. If so, it would be a weird but cool connection between my favorite team and player. Edited July 18, 2022 by OGTEleven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasNootz Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Maybe he just wanted to prove he could get one inside of 20 6 18 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 minute ago, DasNootz said: Maybe he just wanted to prove he could get one inside of 20 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayboy54 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Unless a lot has changed, rookies do not get to request specific numbers… especially a guy who may not make the team. (I sure hope he does, but who knows.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 36 minutes ago, DasNootz said: Maybe he just wanted to prove he could get one inside of 20 So since the allowed jersey pee position rules were changed years back…punters can now have 1-19. He’s chosen the highest number possible and for him to request it from another layer makes me believe your thoughts may have some validity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGTEleven Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 10 minutes ago, clayboy54 said: Unless a lot has changed, rookies do not get to request specific numbers… especially a guy who may not make the team. (I sure hope he does, but who knows.) When McKenzie changed his number it was reported as being done at the punter's request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 hour ago, DasNootz said: Maybe he just wanted to prove he could get one inside of 20 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) #2 Tyler Bass #3 Matt Hauck #5 Marquez Stevenson #6 Isaiah McKenzie #7 Taron Johnson #8 OJ Howard #9 Andre Smith 7 of the 9 single digit numbers are currently taken. I suppose they could have given him #1 or #4, but I'm guessing they're just going to give him #3, #5, or #9 after Training Camp so long as he wins the job. Or maybe he just prefers #19. Odd numbers on players are all the rage these days. I don't believe he requested the number from McKenzie. I get the feeling from McKenzie's social media posts about it that he chose #6. I don't envision a 6th Round Rookie Punter approaching a vet of McKenzie's stature on the team and asking for their number. That would take some serious balls. Edited July 18, 2022 by BillsFanForever19 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I thought this was going to be about the guy averaging 80 yard punts or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 11 hours ago, OGTEleven said: When McKenzie changed his number it was reported as being done at the punter's request. I don't think this is true. I believe the number change for McKenzie came prior to the draft 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, chris heff said: I thought this was going to be about the guy averaging 80 yard punts or something. This thread title also means something entirely different to our UK readers. 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigby Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: This thread title also means something entirely different to our UK readers. 😁 I bet it does👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGTEleven Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Dablitzkrieg said: I don't think this is true. I believe the number change for McKenzie came prior to the draft I swear I saw it somewhere but can’t find it. You’re probably right and maybe I just read it from someone else on here and assumed it was correct. The articles I do find on the number change are form May 3, which is after the draft. Edited July 18, 2022 by OGTEleven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxum Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 15 hours ago, BillsFanForever19 said: #2 Tyler Bass #3 Matt Hauck #5 Marquez Stevenson #6 Isaiah McKenzie #7 Taron Johnson #8 OJ Howard #9 Andre Smith 7 of the 9 single digit numbers are currently taken. I suppose they could have given him #1 or #4, but I'm guessing they're just going to give him #3, #5, or #9 after Training Camp so long as he wins the job. Or maybe he just prefers #19. Odd numbers on players are all the rage these days. I don't believe he requested the number from McKenzie. I get the feeling from McKenzie's social media posts about it that he chose #6. I don't envision a 6th Round Rookie Punter approaching a vet of McKenzie's stature on the team and asking for their number. That would take some serious balls. Well if he is going to be a punter/kick holder I hope he is good at handling tough balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Punters should wear a blank jersey. They aren't worthy of a number. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuvtalker Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, BillsFanForever19 said: #2 Tyler Bass #3 Matt Hauck #5 Marquez Stevenson #6 Isaiah McKenzie #7 Taron Johnson #8 OJ Howard #9 Andre Smith 7 of the 9 single digit numbers are currently taken. I suppose they could have given him #1 or #4, but I'm guessing they're just going to give him #3, #5, or #9 after Training Camp so long as he wins the job. Or maybe he just prefers #19. Odd numbers on players are all the rage these days. I don't believe he requested the number from McKenzie. I get the feeling from McKenzie's social media posts about it that he chose #6. I don't envision a 6th Round Rookie Punter approaching a vet of McKenzie's stature on the team and asking for their number. That would take some serious balls. Agree 100%. The only other thing I could possibly envision is he paid McKenzie a chunk for it? I've heard of players approaching a player who's jersey number they want and offering them cash for the right to acquire their jersey number...but you're right, as a rookie, 6th round pick no less, approaching McKenzie for his # would take some brass cohones.... Edited July 18, 2022 by smuvtalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGTEleven Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 42 minutes ago, smuvtalker said: Agree 100%. The only other thing I could possibly envision is he paid McKenzie a chunk for it? I've heard of players approaching a player who's jersey number they want and offering them cash for the right to acquire their jersey number...but you're right, as a rookie, 6th round pick no less, approaching McKenzie for his # would take some brass cohones.... You’re all probably right about him not asking for the number, but I could have sworn I read it. Regardless of that he is 19. Knowing what Gwynn meant to San Diego and to SDSU, my guess is it has something to do with his selection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuvtalker Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 37 minutes ago, OGTEleven said: You’re all probably right about him not asking for the number, but I could have sworn I read it. Regardless of that he is 19. Knowing what Gwynn meant to San Diego and to SDSU, my guess is it has something to do with his selection. Can certainly understand that being the case. Unarguably one of the best pure hitters MLB has ever seen. Hey maybe when it's all said and done we will remember Araiza as one of the best pure punters ever to grace the NFL.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 4 hours ago, Beast said: Punters should wear a blank jersey. They aren't worthy of a number. Since they have 2 punters. I believe they are allowed to share a number. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Let’s just see if he can make the team, lots of big legged punters haven’t made it. He drilled line drives, that’s not going to work in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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