All of Lou Hedley’s Punts w/ Field Position Stats: Hedley is a great punter for his coverage unit more than yards average shows

26ISTHEMAN said
OP, love your enthusiasm for the guy, but I just don't see it.

Those are average numbers at best for today's punters. He's far from great.

I don't see how punting from his own 36.5 yard line on average is punting on a short field. He's got plenty of field to work with (63.5 yards), but he only averages 43.3.

And if he's trying to force muffs/fumbles on each attempt, he's not doing a very good job. Only 1 muff so far, and for all we know it had as much to do with the wind as with his kicking method.

He's bottom third in the league in net yards, which is usually a better measure that takes into account distance, hang time, field position, etc.

He's had at least 1 terrible punt in each of the last 4 games. The 22 yarder from the Pats 41 was pitiful.

I'm not saying Gilliken is any better, but there's plenty of room for improvement, and I hope we bring in competition for the position next year.

Hedley’s not punting just for personal yard stats and individual rankings. He’s directing the ball at exact field positions and not allowing significant or any returns after it lands.

On average, his punts lands at opponents’ 20 (19.8) yard line. Opponents’ LOS begins at their 22 yard line.

Punting is not primarily about just the punter by himself. How well he fits with his coverage unit is really important.

You’re looking at individual yard stats and not his impact on the team in field position. Yard averages doesn’t show field position and overall results of the punts. He’s a really good fit for the team’s coverage unit based on his ball placement.