<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Rams Turn to TurkMonday, March 27, 2006By Nick WagonerSenior WriterThe Rams took the revolving door known as the punter position for another spin over the weekend when they officially agreed to terms with Matt Turk on a one-year deal.Turk is the latest in an ever-expanding line of punters chosen to solve the team?s continuous punting woes. Turk comes with an accomplished and extensive list of experience, but his status has been uncertain because of recent injury problems.The 37-year old Turk missed all of last season because of a groin injury. He was most recently with the Dolphins, the place where head coach Scott Linehan spent the 2005 season.Despite missing all of last season, Turk has a history of success in his 11 seasons in the NFL. Turk went to three straight Pro Bowls with the Redskins from 1996-1998. Turk?s career punting average is 42.4 with a net average of 37.2 and 252 punts dropped inside the 20.Since that strong start to his career, Turk?s numbers have dipped some in recent seasons. After posting an average of 42.1 yards per punt with the Dolphins in 2000, Turk?s best output was 41.7 in 2004.The Rams hope that Turk?s arrival will finally give them some stability at a position that hasn?t had much since 1996. Sean Landeta was let go after season and since that time, the team has not had a punter last more than two complete years.In the past five seasons alone, the Rams have used six punters. That group includes the likes of Landeta, Reggie Hodges, Mitch Berger, Kevin Stemke, John Baker and, most recently, Bryan Barker.Barker finished last season as the Rams? punter after the rookie Hodges struggled mightily in the first five games of the season. Barker finished with a solid average of 42.7 yards per punt, but his net average was just 35.6.GOING FISHIN?: In addition to Turk, the Rams added some depth to the running back position by signing former Green Bay tailback Tony Fisher to a one-year deal.Fisher will likely be the team?s third running back behind starter Steven Jackson and Marshall Faulk (assuming, as expected, Faulk returns for another season). Fisher comes armed with plenty of experience after spending four seasons with the Packers, where running backs have been prone to injury creating chances for all on the roster.In his four years Fisher has rushed for 880 yards and four touchdowns, but, more impressive, has been his receiving ability. Fisher has 125 catches for 900 yards and five touchdowns, making him an intriguing option in the passing game, especially on third down.Although Fisher is a prime candidate to be the No. 3 back, his arrival doesn?t necessarily eliminate the possibility of drafting a running back with similar skills, but more explosive ability that can also serve as a return man.MORE VISITS: The Rams also received visits from Minnesota linebacker Raonall Smith and New Orleans returner Michael Lewis late last week. Neither has signed a contract yet, with the Rams or otherwise, though it?s believed the Rams made an offer to Smith. One team known to be pursuing Smith is Green Bay.</div>http://www.stlouisrams.com/article/53308/Well, we need a punter, and anyone is better than Bryan Barker. Also, I hope we get Michael Lewis, we've had some horrible returning skills as of late, and the only good guy we've had (Chris Johnson) is a free agent. It clarifys that we did sign Tony Fisher in there.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nebkreb @ Apr 1 2006, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>in that dome, the Rams wont be punting much so it isnt that big of a deal</div>What are you saying?
I think he's saying the Rams are just so amazing that they won't punt all season. They'll score on each of their drives.
Good Punter, but I dont think hes worth the money.....almost any guy can do a good job at punting the ball in that dome you have. Probably coulda picked up some aussie rugby player and gotten the same effect for the minimum amount of money.
