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21 sats \ 6 replies \ @grayruby OP 28 May \ parent \ on: 49ers release Punter Mitch Wishnowsky Stacker_Sports
Different era.
Wow Maxx Crosby went 4 picks before Mitch. That was a steal.
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Yeah, Maxx went to a smaller school and was really skinny, so teams passed on him, despite having insane combine numbers and great production.
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I think it's more about accurately assessing available talent and team needs. Guy and Lechler might be the two best punters ever and they were both drafted by teams that were otherwise ready to compete for Super Bowls. Similar for Janikowski as a kicker, although he didn't quite live up to his talent.
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I can see using a 7th rounder on a punter or kicker so you ensure you get your guy and don’t have to compete with other teams in undrafted FA but the 49ers have hit on a lot of really good players on day 3. I would rather swing for the next kittle, Greenlaw, Jennings, Hufunga or Purdy than take a punter or kicker.
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I think you'd be singing a different tune, if he had turned out to be an elite punter. That roster was otherwise stacked already and only sucked on special teams.
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He had one great season. Otherwise he was mediocre or hurt.
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