Confused on Final 53.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-05-2020, 07:02 PM

The Saints send out a profile on the final 53:
https://www.neworleanssaints.com/new...er-cuts-53-man

Can't figure this one out: 4 Blake Gillikin P

Any idea why the Saints would spend a roster spot on an extra punter?

Update from:
https://www.canalstreetchronicles.co...an-roster-2020

Keeping Gillikin is a bit of a surprise, but makes sense with the COVID effect teams face this year. Most teams only carry a single punter and kicker on their roster each. Gillikin helps if anything should happen and the Saints need a quick replacement if either Lutz or Morstead ends up on the COVID list at any point in 2020. If they let him go to the practice squad, there’s a chance that, should they need his help at any point, he could end up poached elsewhere for the same reason.

Still surprising.

SFIAH

09-05-2020, 07:02 PM	#1
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Confused on Final 53. The Saints send out a profile on the final 53: https://www.neworleanssaints.com/new...er-cuts-53-man Can't figure this one out: 4 Blake Gillikin P Any idea why the Saints would spend a roster spot on an extra punter? Update from: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.co...an-roster-2020 Keeping Gillikin is a bit of a surprise, but makes sense with the COVID effect teams face this year. Most teams only carry a single punter and kicker on their roster each. Gillikin helps if anything should happen and the Saints need a quick replacement if either Lutz or Morstead ends up on the COVID list at any point in 2020. If they let him go to the practice squad, there’s a chance that, should they need his help at any point, he could end up poached elsewhere for the same reason. Still surprising. SFIAH