Anybody interested in Matt Araiza, Punter?

opinions matter jumping on the bandwagon, and they've had plenty of time to think about it

Gillian is average? maybe slightly below average.

But just because Matt Araiza has a historically good leg doesnt make him an amazing punter. Accuracy and hang time are what matters.

Remember anyone else on the giants named Matt who was a punter with a booming leg who couldn't handle the pressure in NYC? hmmmmm

Shoen and Daboll were here.

object? is that how it works?

you object once so they can hear you say he's not a criminal.

you keep after it they way you did and suddenly our great loophole looks like a bunch of fancy lawyer tricks.

If we cut him that a $1 Mil dead cap hit. The only way it would make any sense is if Araiza signs for the minimum and is the clear winner in camp.

Id be OK signing him for the Minimum and may the best man win but its not that likely.

Gillian, is the holder for placekicks. Gano had another outstanding season last year after being given his 3rd new holder in as many seasons.
It may not seem like a big deal, but keeping Gano comfortable has got to be built into the equation as well.

Could putting Araiza on the PS be an idea? A little unorthodox for a Punter, but this seems like a unique situation.

If the Giants are going to consider a developmental young punter, I'd like to see them bring in Adam Korsak (who I think remains unsigned as a UDFA). He doesn't boom his kicks, but he has what appears to be an elite ability to avoid both touchbacks and returns.

In comment 16121217 Tom in NY said:

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Gillian, is the holder for placekicks. Gano had another outstanding season last year after being given his 3rd new holder in as many seasons. It may not seem like a big deal, but keeping Gano comfortable has got to be built into the equation as well. Could putting Araiza on the PS be an idea? A little unorthodox for a Punter, but this seems like a unique situation.

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I think he would have to be on the 90-man roster and clear waivers in order to make it to the practice squad. That would mean Gillian is still the punter and anyone who needs a kicker can poach Araiza.

I thought the Scottish Hammer finished the season strong & this is coming from someone who would have drove him to EWR back to Edinburgh at times during the season.

this team needs a guy who can score before the kickoff

$1 M bonus….

Not sure how Araiza would not make any Giant fan excited. I believe he was one of the best, if not the best, when he came out from college.

Strong leg? Sure. Even that aspect was overstated - e.g. the nfl.com tweet describing a 53-yard punt at the Combine (in shorts, indoors, with no rush) as "nearly 80".

He has uncorked some monsters, certainly, both in college and in his brief pre-season appearance with Buffalo. So his highlight reel is great. If that were all it takes to be a successful NFL punter, he'd be at somebody's minicamp, booming balls into the stratosphere. And once the legal attention fades, he'll probably get a chance - maybe several chances. But he has a lot to work on, aside from improving his party etiquette.

We all know we need to improve in this area

PatersonPlank said:

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We all know we need to improve in this area

You're assuming that there's no competition for Araiza's services, and that signing him would cost nothing. For all we know, other teams have offered him guaranteed salary and/or up-front cash. Araiza is a SoCal kid who chose to stay local for college. Maybe New Jersey wouldn't be his first choice, especially since he would have to compete with an incumbent who just got a decent bonus. (Buffalo drafted him, so his time there doesn't say much about his geographic preferences.)

I just read Araiza is meeting with Jets today. I think they probably sign him….they are serious about going all the way now.