There’s a big reason punters aren’t stars in the NFL. Many people who call themselves fans of a team probably can’t name their team’s punter. Punters only come on the field when your team has failed to accomplish something. Getting a first down in the punter’s case. But the Saints’ Thomas Morstead is one of the best in the business and is a weapon for the team.
The thankless job of a punter is complicated by how their stats are recorded. Most in the NFL can easily kick a ball over 60 yards in the air. But that’s not always what’s important.