kelly Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 The Jets didn’t have a punter entering the NFL draft last Thursday.So, on the third day of said draft, they took one. Then, they proceeded to sign another.This summer, one of the Jets most intriguing positional battles will be for the team’s starting punting job. As of right now, there really isn’t much of a favorite between the “selected” Lachlan Edwards, or UDFA signee Tom Hackett. Jets Wire has already talked a bit about Edwards, so here’s a little background on Hackett : During his four-year career at Utah, Hackett developed into one of the better punters in the country. He averaged 45.2 yards per punt on 242 career punts, including a career-high 48 as a senior last year. Twice Hackett won the “Ray Guy” award, given to the nation’s top punter. Only one other player has ever accomplished that– Patriots kicker Ray Allen. Here’s what NFL.com had to say about him : Amongst the influx of Australian kickers into college football, Hackett is the lead dog. Hackett is competitive and confident and has shown the potential to succeed as a base punter, but his combine performance will be extremely important in his attempt to convince NFL general managers and special teams coaches that he can transition away from the rugby style with success. Wanna see Hackett in action ? We found a highlight video of him during his college days. You can watch it below : > http://jetswire.usatoday.com/2016/05/03/watch-new-jets-punter-tom-hacketts-highlight-video/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I watched his Highlight Reel, I've never seen anything like it before. He could very well revolutionise punting in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Gee....I sure hope he can Hackett! HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 In on Hackett. In on Hackenberg. "Macc and the 2 Hacks". Are you ready for some football!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colgateman Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I like hackett as a person, but I want to see how his style works in the nfl. Against some of the faster guys he might get his shut blocked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 1 hour ago, BurnleyJet said: I watched his Highlight Reel, I've never seen anything like it before. He could very well revolutionise punting in the NFL. LOL I agree. Can't help but wonder if they have theballs to let him do that Aussie style kick on the run option. or if they are going to make him kick in a traditional NFL fashion. I hope they turn him loose to see what happens. Really put a new dimention on the punting game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Aussie Rugger, I presume? If so, Fake Punt is always a thing, because Ruggers can take hits and can run, generally. But damn that kick motion is sloooooow. NFL speed may be a real issue. Meh, anything better than Quigley Down Under is fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Yeah saw his highlight reel in the other thread last week. Was pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 22 minutes ago, Warfish said: Aussie Rugger, I presume? If so, Fake Punt is always a thing, because Ruggers can take hits and can run, generally. But damn that kick motion is sloooooow. NFL speed may be a real issue. Meh, anything better than Quigley Down Under is fine by me. I know this was posted already, but if you haven't seen it, it is really fun to watch. Only 7 touch backs all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Just now, flgreen said: I know this was posted already, but if you haven't seen it, it is really fun to watch. Only 7 touch backs all year. Yeah this was the one I saw. Awesome stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 is that gonna be a problem in the pros, running to the right all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetsJets1962 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I know this was posted already, but if you haven't seen it, it is really fun to watch. Only 7 touch backs all year. Brilliant Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 47 minutes ago, Augustiniak said: is that gonna be a problem in the pros, running to the right all the time? I the high light tape he bangs it real well out of the traditional NFL punting style about half the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bealeb319 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 comments are going to be brutal the first time he gets tackled while running to punt the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_Blood Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I have never seen anything like it at the NFL in terms of Hackett's style. Really pulling for both of them, hope it is a good competition and we keep the better one of the two. All I would like to see is a upgrade over Quigley... he was a bum. Last year our special teams cost us some games.... Hopefully this year it can become a strength, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 We need the Utes' punting squad -- those guys really know how to play it. This is going to be a ton of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 2 hours ago, Sperm Edwards said: Yeah this was the one I saw. Awesome stuff. Looks great. So... why waste a 6th rd pick on a punter that isn't this guy? Hackett could have been had in the 7th obviously. So why I ask you? Especially in a year when we didn't have a bunch of picks to throw around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Just a little strange that a guy this consistent wasn't drafted, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 You guys know the Jets drafted a punter right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 4 minutes ago, Tinstar said: You guys know the Jets drafted a punter right ? Of course, in the 7th round. i just find it weird that Hackett wasn't drafted, that's all. Especially with all these asinine comp picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 1 hour ago, flgreen said: I the high light tape he bangs it real well out of the traditional NFL punting style about half the time. I saw that too. But man, he can really make it just... stop. Like a freakin wedge shot in golf. I hate off season. I'm so excited, about a possible punter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 3 hours ago, Colgateman said: I like hackett as a person, but I want to see how his style works in the nfl. Against some of the faster guys he might get his shut blocked Check out his punt that starts at the 3:50 mark. He can punt like a regular punter. This guy looks incredible. Not sure why we even drafted a punter w/ him as an option. What amazes me is that Mangini and crew scoured the earth for players (e.g. "he hunts boar") but couldn't find any gems like this guy. Of course, maybe I'm jumping the gun here (wouldn't be the first time). We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 59 minutes ago, section314 said: Just a little strange that a guy this consistent wasn't drafted, isn't it? Absolutely. I assume there must be more to the picture. A great punter is a very nice secret weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Didn't the Giants draft Sean Landetta in the 2nd round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 3 hours ago, flgreen said: LOL I agree. Can't help but wonder if they have theballs to let him do that Aussie style kick on the run option. or if they are going to make him kick in a traditional NFL fashion. I hope they turn him loose to see what happens. Really put a new dimention on the punting game Up and under kicks probably won't work all the well in the NFL lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Didn't the Giants draft Sean Landetta in the 2nd round? Landeta was never drafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Just now, PatsFanTX said: Langeta was never drafted. I was just looking that up and I think you're correct. Looks like he was signed out of the USFL. I really thought the Giants drafted him but I guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 15 minutes ago, TuscanyTile2 said: Didn't the Giants draft Sean Landetta in the 2nd round? He actually started in the USFL, and was the last active player to have played in that league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I was just looking that up and I think you're correct. Looks like he was signed out of the USFL. I really thought the Giants drafted him but I guess not. Yep, Giants got him from the USFL. Next to Ray Guy, Landeta was probably the 2nd best punter in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 1 minute ago, PatsFanTX said: Yep, Giants got him from the USFL. Next to Ray Guy, Landeta was probably the 2nd best punter in the NFL. 3rd when you include Tom Hackett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 1 hour ago, GREENBEAN said: Looks great. So... why waste a 6th rd pick on a punter that isn't this guy? Hackett could have been had in the 7th obviously. So why I ask you? Especially in a year when we didn't have a bunch of picks to throw around. Because McCagnan sucks. Eventually you'll all come around to my thinking on this. Takes some longer than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Blast Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 4 hours ago, TuscanyTile2 said: In on Hackett. In on Hackenberg. "Macc and the 2 Hacks". Are you ready for some football!!! Macc and the 2 Hack attack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 27 minutes ago, PatsFanTX said: Yep, Giants got him from the USFL. Next to Ray Guy, Landeta was probably the 2nd best punter in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 26 minutes ago, sirlancemehlot said: Because McCagnan sucks. Eventually you'll all come around to my thinking on this. Takes some longer than others. And some just are SOJFs who whine about whoever is in charge, dont have enough patience to see what they have or dont. Just think everyone and anyone sucks. Requires no thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 37 minutes ago, sirlancemehlot said: Because McCagnan sucks. Eventually you'll all come around to my thinking on this. Takes some longer than others. Predicting a Jet anything sucks is so easy. At GM though, he could completely suck and still be the best we've had in 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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