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Sam Martin in Buffalo on a visit (Signed to a 1 yr contract)


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14 minutes ago, UKBillFan said:


Think there was something like 0.6 yards between his stats with the Lions and the Broncos.

He also put the Denver opponents inside the 20 on a lot of his punts, which tends to hold down your average distance, but is a valuable skill.

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8 minutes ago, Motorin' said:

 

His net return was better in away games last year than at home. 

Yeah, but not by much. 43.2 vs. 42.6.

 

Last year, his avg punt was 47.0 at home, vs 44.6 and his long at home was 68 yards, vs. 59 on the road.  Those are not MAJOR differences, and may be common amongst all punters home vs away, but not they are enough to think he might get a bit of an altitude boost.  

 

Split stats on this link:

 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/splits/_/id/15928/sam-martin

 

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2 minutes ago, buffaloboyinATL said:

Yeah, but not by much. 43.2 vs. 42.6.

 

Last year, his avg punt was 47.0 at home, vs 44.6 and his long at home was 68 yards, vs. 59 on the road.  Those are not MAJOR differences, and may be common amongst all punters home vs away, but not they are enough to think he might get a bit of an altitude boost.  

 

Split stats on this link:

 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/splits/_/id/15928/sam-martin

 

 

Even though his net yards away is a only a bit better than home, it dispels the idea that his stats are inflated. 

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1 minute ago, Motorin' said:

 

Even though his net yards away is a only a bit better than home, it dispels the idea that his stats are inflated. 

Statistically speaking, that is not actually true. The most accurate measurement to determine punt distance (purely from a statistical perspective) is Avg. punt distance.  Other factors contribute to the net yardage stat, such as the punt coverage team may play better at home, and get to the ball quicker.

 

All of that being said, I like Martin and will be happy if we sign him.  Either way, he's got a good leg.  and hopefully he is a competent holder. ;)

 

 

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