Thomas Morstead, PFF Punter of the Decade

jeanpierre · 01-15-2020, 11:45 AM

Rugby Saint II · 01-15-2020, 02:12 PM

Morestead is a weapon! I can't remember ever seeing a more accurate punter. His hangtime equals that of the Goodyear blimp. The opposing return men are always trapped at the worst possible place to do anything but fair catch.

I'm awfully proud of him for all of his charity work. He's got a good soul. He is always available for autographs and possibly a quick chat if time permits. And best of all....he played rugby!

jeanpierre · 01-15-2020, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Morestead is a weapon! I can't remember ever seeing a more accurate punter. His hangtime equals that of the Goodyear blimp. The opposing return men are always trapped at the worst possible place to do anything but fair catch.

I'm awfully proud of him for all of his charity work. He's got a good soul. He is always available for autographs and possibly a quick chat if time permits. And best of all....he played rugby!

A man could do worse than to have that on his marker when he closes the book of his journey...

Barry from MS · 01-16-2020, 10:49 AM

I know punters dont get the recognition and all, but if you've had a good punter for a while then get one that stinks you will definitely see the difference in returns and field position.

K Major · 01-16-2020, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Barry from MS

I know punters dont get the recognition and all, but if you've had a good punter for a while then get one that stinks you will definitely see the difference in returns and field position.

IMO and homer glasses off ..

When he hangs em up, I think Thomas is Hall of Fame worthy, or at least in the discussion. His total body of work has been impressive.

SmashMouth · 01-16-2020, 12:06 PM

But Brees does not qualify for top 100?

Barry from MS · 01-16-2020, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

IMO and homer glasses off ..

When he hangs em up, I think Thomas is Hall of Fame worthy, or at least in the discussion. His total body of work has been impressive.

He gets at least into the Saints HOF for the SB onside kick. He has been a model of consistency in pinning returners to the sideline and bombing one when we need to flip the field. We used to have major problems on punt return coverage, but Morstead has fixed that for a decade.

I've been a huge fan of his ever since we drafted him, and his off the field contributions puts him up there as one of my all time favorite Saints. Yes, seriously.

01-15-2020, 11:45 AM	#1
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Thomas Morstead, PFF Punter of the Decade Morestead is a weapon! I can't remember ever seeing a more accurate punter. His hangtime equals that of the Goodyear blimp. The opposing return men are always trapped at the worst possible place to do anything but fair catch. I'm awfully proud of him for all of his charity work. He's got a good soul. He is always available for autographs and possibly a quick chat if time permits. And best of all....he played rugby! Barry from MS likes this.

01-15-2020, 03:01 PM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Thomas Morstead, PFF Punter of the Decade Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Morestead is a weapon! I can't remember ever seeing a more accurate punter. His hangtime equals that of the Goodyear blimp. The opposing return men are always trapped at the worst possible place to do anything but fair catch. I'm awfully proud of him for all of his charity work. He's got a good soul. He is always available for autographs and possibly a quick chat if time permits. And best of all....he played rugby! A man could do worse than to have that on his marker when he closes the book of his journey... Rugby Saint II likes this.

01-16-2020, 10:49 AM	#4
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Thomas Morstead, PFF Punter of the Decade I know punters dont get the recognition and all, but if you've had a good punter for a while then get one that stinks you will definitely see the difference in returns and field position. K Major likes this.

01-16-2020, 10:56 AM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,624 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Thomas Morstead, PFF Punter of the Decade Originally Posted by Barry from MS I know punters dont get the recognition and all, but if you've had a good punter for a while then get one that stinks you will definitely see the difference in returns and field position. IMO and homer glasses off .. When he hangs em up, I think Thomas is Hall of Fame worthy, or at least in the discussion. His total body of work has been impressive. Crusader and Barry from MS like this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,211 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Thomas Morstead, PFF Punter of the Decade But Brees does not qualify for top 100? Rugby Saint II likes this.

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Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Thomas Morstead, PFF Punter of the Decade Originally Posted by K Major IMO and homer glasses off .. When he hangs em up, I think Thomas is Hall of Fame worthy, or at least in the discussion. His total body of work has been impressive. He gets at least into the Saints HOF for the SB onside kick. He has been a model of consistency in pinning returners to the sideline and bombing one when we need to flip the field. We used to have major problems on punt return coverage, but Morstead has fixed that for a decade. I've been a huge fan of his ever since we drafted him, and his off the field contributions puts him up there as one of my all time favorite Saints. Yes, seriously.