The life of a backup punter in the NFL is a difficult one. It’s never easy to make a team when you’re battling against a veteran, and it’s even tougher when you make a living on special teams.
Panthers backup punter Jordan Gay should know that better than anyone after his abysmal kick over the weekend.
Gay started his preseason on a rocky road when he missed an extra-point attempt against the Buffalo Bills during Carolina’s first game. He had a chance to redeem himself while punting in the second half of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. His punt, however, turned out even worse than the extra point.
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The punt, rather miraculously, traveled just 8 yards from the line of scrimmage. It even made New York Giants (and former Jets) punter Steve Weatherford’s 12-yard kick against the New England Patriots in 2010 look good.
It’s safe to say it wouldn’t be a surprise if Gay found himself off Carolina’s roster by the end of the preseason.
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