Hit on Bengals punter

[hbk314]

Originally Posted by Adam

A unique number seems to be sufficient for the vast majority of plays.

Receivers and punters/kickers/quarterbacks do have some overlap in numbering.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by hbk314

Receivers and punters/kickers/quarterbacks do have some overlap in numbering.

Yes and no. At that level, everyone knows who the punter is, and what his number is. They spent hours watching film all week. There are no secrets.

Originally Posted by Adam

Yes and no. At that level, everyone knows who the punter is, and what his number is. They spent hours watching film all week. There are no secrets.

I think he's just saying if protecting the punter is so important why not make it really clear who he is. I can imagine that a player might block a punter or kicker without happening to glance at his number. If protecting those guys is so important it makes sense to give them a special jersey color.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I think he's just saying if protecting the punter is so important why not make it really clear who he is. I can imagine that a player might block a punter or kicker without happening to glance at his number. If protecting those guys is so important it makes sense to give them a special jersey color.

Maybe. I see your point, but how many other times has this happened? I can't recall any. The rule seems to be working as it is.

[HLin NC]

I think he's just saying if protecting the punter is so important why not make it really clear who he is. I can imagine that a player might block a punter or kicker without happening to glance at his number. If protecting those guys is so important it makes sense to give them a special jersey color.

I think we got that. In return, it really isn't that hard to figure out who the punter/kicker/QB is/was- low #, smallish looking dude all the way in the backfield.

This isn't soccer.

[APG]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I think he's just saying if protecting the punter is so important why not make it really clear who he is. I can imagine that a player might block a punter or kicker without happening to glance at his number. If protecting those guys is so important it makes sense to give them a special jersey color.

I could maybe see this point...if there was a rash of these type of plays. Players know who the QB/kicker is. Just watch any type of change of possession during a scrimmage down. You'll see players avoid contacting the QB unless he's trying to make a play.