PlayoffsIN09 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 When big Z is healthy who do we keep or what do we do? Hodges or Z? Both are excellent punters that give us field position. I wonder if that fake punt could be ran with Z. I don't believe we would keep both. Maybe trade one for position of need? I'll bet there's plenty of teams that need a punter that can consistantly drop the rock inside the 20. I personally like Z, but my only concern is his right knee (kicking leg) getting healthy. Carrer Stats: Reggie Hodges Team Games Punt Yds Avg Long In20 In10 FC TB Blk 2010 Cle 7 38 1690 44.5 57 14 9 0 5 0 2009 12 67 2657 39.7 54 16 6 0 5 0 Dave Zastudil Career Statistics Season Team Games Punt Yds Avg Long In20 In10 FC TB Blk 2009 Cle 8 49 2188 44.7 60 25 6 0 5 0 2008 Cle 16 75 3410 45.5 65 23 7 0 11 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawgTracker Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I would have to lean toward hodges. Didn't zastudil have a back problem too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 When big Z is healthy who do we keep or what do we do? Hodges or Z? Both are excellent punters that give us field position. I wonder if that fake punt could be ran with Z. I don't believe we would keep both. Maybe trade one for position of need? I'll bet there's plenty of teams that need a punter that can consistantly drop the rock inside the 20. I personally like Z, but my only concern is his right knee (kicking leg) getting healthy. Carrer Stats: Reggie Hodges Team Games Punt Yds Avg Long In20 In10 FC TB Blk 2010 Cle 7 38 1690 44.5 57 14 9 0 5 0 2009 12 67 2657 39.7 54 16 6 0 5 0 Dave Zastudil Career Statistics Season Team Games Punt Yds Avg Long In20 In10 FC TB Blk 2009 Cle 8 49 2188 44.7 60 25 6 0 5 0 2008 Cle 16 75 3410 45.5 65 23 7 0 11 0 I loved Zastudil, but Hodges is having an All-Pro year. His punts against Pittsburgh were an absolute thing of beauty. Nine punts inside the 10 already and almost 45 yards a punt? Sign him to an extension. Zasty may never be fully healthy. Zombo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayoffsIN09 Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Yeah, I agree Z is a big risk. Never healthy. If that wasn't the case I would want Z back. Hodges has proven himself and should get an extention. So, what can we hope to get for Z if it comes to that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpeen Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I am not big on kickers who have had serious knee problems. Keep Hodges and let Z teach kids at Punt, Pass, and Kick contests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
next2nothing Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Hodges, hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantonLegend Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 this is a very interesting question. i was thinking of this the other day hodges seems to do it more consistantly than zastudil did and he seems like hes fast enough to get away if something goes wrong(70 yard run against my saints) while hodges seems to have better punts consistantly.....zastudil just punted more i think id take hodges if i had a knife to my throat but you guys have 2 of the best punters in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdawg2010 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I liked Zastudil, but Hodges seems to be covering well, and I loved the heads up play against the Saints, so I guess Hodges has my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEraDawg Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Go with the hot hand . That goes for QB too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClevelandSound Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Both. What's wrong with two punters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Hell, the way Hodges showed his moves on that run, maybe he should be kept as at least a backup WR, given our lot of underachievers at that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHIKA Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 This question is a very easy one to answer. Didnt anyone realize Dave Zastudil is a free agent next year? You can beat your ass he wont be resigned. So he definitely won't be around, now as far as Hodges hes showed me in the last few years filling in for Zastudil that hes a very good punter and he took it up a notch on Sun vs the Saints. In fact if you look at his stats and hes been one of the best punters in the NFL this year. So yeah you've got to resign him. My only worry is he signs with a better team in the offseason. We all remember the days of bad punters after Gardocki was done we went through a few that really sucked balls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClevelandSound Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 You can beat your ass he wont be resigned. Don't talk dirty to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawgTracker Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 So you put cribbs in motion on the punt. As he comes around the snap goes to him and Hodges goes the other way. Cribbs hits him for a touchdown. Seems easy after last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gips Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 I like zastudil a lot but i like hodges more, i was skeptical of him at first but he does a great job and can be used creatively if the opportunity arises.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl34 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 I don't like kickers with knee problems either....that said,...I am sticking with this guy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brnfan16 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 When big Z is healthy who do we keep or what do we do? Hodges or Z? Both are excellent punters that give us field position. I wonder if that fake punt could be ran with Z. I don't believe we would keep both. Maybe trade one for position of need? I'll bet there's plenty of teams that need a punter that can consistantly drop the rock inside the 20. I personally like Z, but my only concern is his right knee (kicking leg) getting healthy. Got to go with Hodges. Having a great year, suprising speed on the fake punt at the Saints. No history of back or leg problems. How long would DZ be healthy until something goes down again. Try to add some depth somewhere in trading him. Carrer Stats: Reggie Hodges Team Games Punt Yds Avg Long In20 In10 FC TB Blk 2010 Cle 7 38 1690 44.5 57 14 9 0 5 0 2009 12 67 2657 39.7 54 16 6 0 5 0 Dave Zastudil Career Statistics Season Team Games Punt Yds Avg Long In20 In10 FC TB Blk 2009 Cle 8 49 2188 44.7 60 25 6 0 5 0 2008 Cle 16 75 3410 45.5 65 23 7 0 11 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brnfan16 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 When big Z is healthy who do we keep or what do we do? Hodges or Z? Both are excellent punters that give us field position. I wonder if that fake punt could be ran with Z. I don't believe we would keep both. Maybe trade one for position of need? I'll bet there's plenty of teams that need a punter that can consistantly drop the rock inside the 20. I personally like Z, but my only concern is his right knee (kicking leg) getting healthy. Carrer Stats: Reggie Hodges Team Games Punt Yds Avg Long In20 In10 FC TB Blk 2010 Cle 7 38 1690 44.5 57 14 9 0 5 0 2009 12 67 2657 39.7 54 16 6 0 5 0 Dave Zastudil Career Statistics Season Team Games Punt Yds Avg Long In20 In10 FC TB Blk 2009 Cle 8 49 2188 44.7 60 25 6 0 5 0 2008 Cle 16 75 3410 45.5 65 23 7 0 11 0 Got to go with Hodges. He is having a great year, showed suprising speed on the fake punt at the Saints. No history of back or leg problems. If DZ is healthy how long will it be until something goes down again. Trade Z and try to get some depth somewhere on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Mike Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hodges is also 4 years younger than Zastudil. Bottom line is that having to chose between 2 QUALITY players is a pleasant position to be in, right? I'll trust our management on this one. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantonLegend Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Got to go with Hodges. He is having a great year, showed suprising speed on the fake punt at the Saints. No history of back or leg problems. If DZ is healthy how long will it be until something goes down again. Trade Z and try to get some depth somewhere on the team. i dont know that punters are very valuable on the trade block......i cant see the browns getting anything back in return for a punter with injury problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roach Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Who is Dave Zastudil? BTW, Pontbriand delivering the ball on the numbers allows Hodges to concentrate on making those playes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebiker911 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Was watching the game in Vegas and my buddy made a funny comment after the fake. "The Browns have a black punter and a white running back" Usually it's the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Was watching the game in Vegas and my buddy made a funny comment after the fake. "The Browns have a black punter and a white running back" Usually it's the other way around. Well, at least they won't be in trouble with the EOO as they are equal opportunity employers. (or is that the OEO?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicineman Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Isn't it the punters job to kick field goals if Dawson would get hurt in mid game? I say we keep the one that would be a better place kicker if our backs get to the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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