Brad Nortman getting some recognition

[TN05]

According to NFL.com Brad Nortman has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the month.

[Jackofalltrades]

He's been a big help to the defense this year. I don't know how many times he flipped the field and got us out of a potential bad situation.

[Dex]

Well deserved.

[Black]

Good for him.  It's reassuring to know that we more than likely have security at a position we take for granted. 

[nosuchthingasapanther]

Graham Gano ‏@GrahamGano 57m
The team doesn't call our punter B-52 for nothing. He drops bombs. #STPlayerOfTheMonth @BradNortmanisms

[rayzor]

i actually wanted to draft him. he was on my wish list. i heard talk about the hang time of his punts and loved it. last year there were a lot of people whining about him, even after the draft because there was some other punter that people thought was better because he kicked further.

 

that hang time was what was needed to get out ST coverage guys in position to help cut back on the returns that were burning us. not only has he helped with that, he's gotten really good at placement and putting some back spin on it. the guy is as good a punter as anyone in the league.

 

and yeah...he's just a kicker, but it's helped out in huge ways.

[Woodcookedbbq]

Wasn't Nortman drafted in the same draft class that Jacksonville slected punter Brian Anger in the 3rd round?  If so, seems like we got the better punter.

[rayzor]

Wasn't Nortman drafted in the same draft class that Jacksonville slected punter Brian Anger in the 3rd round?  If so, seems like we got the better punter.

 

could be. i liked nortman more than whoever it was.

[GRWatcher]

Congrats Brad! He makes the saying that a punt is not a bad play so true. Kudos to the entire Special Teams crew this year. They have been outstanding.

[ed bell]

This kid is developing...That's a great sign.... Folks weren't real happy about him last year.

[French Navy]

Him and Colin Jones should just be a ST package. You have to get both of them. 

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

Nortman should get most improved on the team.

He went from avg to elite in one season.

[jayflip]

Nortman should get most improved on the team.

He went from avg to elite in one season.

Some of those 12 yard shanks last year had people calling for his head, myself included. So happy that we don't run the team!

Nortman is a baller. Great job Brad! May you pin the opposition within the 5 yard line many times in the playoffs!

[jayflip]

i actually wanted to draft him. he was on my wish list. i heard talk about the hang time of his punts and loved it. last year there were a lot of people whining about him, even after the draft because there was some other punter that people thought was better because he kicked further.

that hang time was what was needed to get out ST coverage guys in position to help cut back on the returns that were burning us. not only has he helped with that, he's gotten really good at placement and putting some back spin on it. the guy is as good a punter as anyone in the league.

and yeah...he's just a kicker, but it's helped out in huge ways.

I think it was one of Rivera's friend's son or something that went in the last round (or udfa) and might not be in the league anymore...