REPLY: I agree with those who have said, "no foul." He cannot be a kicker until he puts his foot to the ball. And I really think we get paid to split hairs in this case. How many times have you seen a fake where the punter begins the motion of dropping the ball and then tucks and runs? He can't be given protection since it's clearly not certain that a kick will be made.
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