Schum out

[MadScientist]

Packers released Schum:
http://www.packersnews.com/story/spo...hum/362171001/

The musical chairs at punter continues. He was waived-injured with a back injury, so either the Packers didn't think he would heal, or just thought he wasn't good enough.

[texaspackerbacker]

Good Move. Maybe bring in another UDFA for competition, but it seems like Vogel is a major upgrade from Schum.

[pbmax]

Good Move. Maybe bring in another UDFA for competition, but it seems like Vogel is a major upgrade from Schum.

What have you heard? He is a UDFA from Miami, no pro track record.

Seems ludicrous to trust him to be ready as a rookie.

[Patler]

What have you heard? He is a UDFA from Miami, no pro track record.

Seems ludicrous to trust him to be ready as a rookie.

I don't think they cut Schum because of him, I think they cut Schum because he came back injured and they didn't see a need to tie up a roster spot for him, when they can probably resign him if he gets healthy. I doubt there is a line of GM's waiting for Schum to be available.

I expect there will be another punter on the roster before TC starts.

[pbmax]

I don't think they cut Schum because of him, I think they cut Schum because he came back injured and they didn't see a need to tie up a roster spot for him, when they can probably resign him if he gets healthy. I doubt there is a line of GM's waiting for Schum to be available.

I expect there will be another punter on the roster before TC starts.

I agree with you. I wanted to know why tex thought it was an upgrade and worth the risk.

[Zool]

I agree with you. I wanted to know why tex thought it was an upgrade and worth the risk.

Hyperbole

[gbgary]

meh. he did lead the league in fewest punts returned, or fewest return yards, or something like that though.

[texaspackerbacker]

What have you heard? He is a UDFA from Miami, no pro track record.

Seems ludicrous to trust him to be ready as a rookie.

I know ..... I meant maybe bring in another one in case Vogel doesn't pan out.

I don't see any reason he can't do well as a rookie, though.

[gbgary]

oops...it was lowest % of returnable punts.

[ThunderDan]

oops...it was lowest % of returnable punts.

It felt like every time we needed a good punt he hit a 32 yarder that went out of bounds for no return.

I remember at warm-ups last year and watching Schum boom punts before games. He never got off a punt close to his warm-ups in game action.

[Joemailman]

It felt like every time we needed a good punt he hit a 32 yarder that went out of bounds for no return.

I remember at warm-ups last year and watching Schum boom punts before games. He never got off a punt close to his warm-ups in game action.

Against both Dallas and Atlanta in the playoffs he averaged 54 yards per punt. I thought he got off to a bad start last year but then really turned it around.

[gbgary]

Against both Dallas and Atlanta in the playoffs he averaged 54 yards per punt. I thought he got off to a bad start last year but then really turned it around.

me too.

[vince]

Against both Dallas and Atlanta in the playoffs he averaged 54 yards per punt. I thought he got off to a bad start last year but then really turned it around.

Yeah Schum was 16th ranked in net average for the year at 39.8, but the last 3 games (playoff games) he netted 43.4 which would have been 3rd in the league had he done that all year.

It's all about net average in Green Bay, the ball just doesn't travel as far, and Schum did an underrated job overall I think. He's replaceable though obviously.

Don't drop the ball here Teddy. Maybe there's some Austrailian who can run around, threaten some first downs and "kick it where they ain't" when he can't get the first down...

[texaspackerbacker]

The key is can Vogel do the job as holder for Crosby. I was hoping they woulda kept that guy last year who came from Green Bay, went to U. of Minnesota, and won some award as the Big Ten's best holder, in addition to having damn good punting numbers and some all around athleticism. Maybe still bring him in to compete.

In general, though, there's no reason I can think of why a punter would not have as good numbers in the NFL as college, and therefore, not be decent right from the start as a pro.

[MadScientist]

In general, though, there's no reason I can think of why a punter would not have as good numbers in the NFL as college, and therefore, not be decent right from the start as a pro.

You can't just look at a punter's numbers in college and expect them to translate to the NFL. Often punters in college can get away with bad practices or forms that you can't do at this level. The biggest thing is the snap to kick time. Look at how many colleges have these rugby style punters who take a bunch of steps before kicking. That won't fly against an NFL rush. Even with normal punters, many take an extra step or are just a bit slower than needed for the NFL. Fixing those problems can screw up a punters consistency.