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Nzoner's Game Room>Chiefs sign former Bills Punter Matt Araiza
wazu 02:06 PM 02-22-2024

A big development in KC: Chiefs are signing former Bills punter Matt Araiza, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 22, 2024

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RedinTexas 02:29 PM 02-22-2024
I assume Townsend wants a big contract. We don't really have excess money to spare on our punter. Something that looks really good is right there for us.

No bitterness toward Townsend. No hard feelings. I like the guy and I appreciate some of the things he's done for us like the great job on the hold in the Super Bowl for Butker's long FG. I hope he does well in his quest for a big contract, but we desperately need that money to extend other players that play a much more critical role.
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TwistedChief 02:29 PM 02-22-2024
Veach literally stole Butker and now got this guy.

Wow. I can’t believe I just watched punter highlights. This is such a great move.
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chiefs1111 02:30 PM 02-22-2024
Has anyone looked to see if there is a melt down about this on Two Bills Drive yet?
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FloridaMan88 02:31 PM 02-22-2024
Originally Posted by chiefs1111:
Has anyone looked to see if there is a melt down about this on Two Bills Drive yet?
Of course there is.

https://www.twobillsdrive.com/commun...s-with-chiefs/
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DJ's left nut 02:31 PM 02-22-2024
Originally Posted by Balto:
Townsend + only $28M for Jones

OR

Araiza + $32M for Jones
Shouldn't change what we pay Jones - offer him what you think he's worth. If he takes it, fantastic. If not, move along.

But it frees up enough space for the kind of moves that paid huge dividends on the fringes of the roster for us the last several seasons. Again, to my eyes its actually:

Townsend

or

Araiza + Tranquill

That's an easy choice.
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Iconic 02:31 PM 02-22-2024
Honestly may have upgraded. Tommy was good but I never felt he did a great job of pinning guys. Araiza got the nickname punt god for a reason. Let's see what he's got.
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New World Order 02:32 PM 02-22-2024
Originally Posted by chiefs1111:
Has anyone looked to see if there is a melt down about this on Two Bills Drive yet?
"It's like they're rubbing our noses in it.

I seriously hate them more than NE.
"

https://www.twobillsdrive.com/commun...ge/3/#comments
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IowaHawkeyeChief 02:33 PM 02-22-2024
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
Right?

And the guy's probably going to want $4-5 million to stay.

I've been saying we needed to let Townsend go for months. I have no interest in re-signing the guy. And this is a killer replacement who can probably be an upgrade with a little work with Toub. And he's going to be cheap for the foreseeable future.
I didn't realize he was a pretty decent placekicker in college as well. Not that he will replace Butker, but if we Butker gets hurt in game, he's much better than Reid. Tommy is good, but this guy could be great. We get a couple of WR's, we aren't going to punt much anyway though...
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staylor26 02:33 PM 02-22-2024
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
Shouldn't change what we pay Jones - offer him what you think he's worth. If he takes it, fantastic. If not, move along.

But it frees up enough space for the kind of moves that paid huge dividends on the fringes of the roster for us the last several seasons. Again, to my eyes its actually:

Townsend

or

Araiza + Tranquill

That's an easy choice.
Exxxactly.

Or for another example, might be the difference in brining back Donovan Smith this year.
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VAGOMO 4 LIFE! 02:34 PM 02-22-2024
Araiza had an 82 yard punt in his first preseason game
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staylor26 02:35 PM 02-22-2024
Originally Posted by New World Order:
"It's like they're rubbing our noses in it.

I seriously hate them more than NE.
"

https://www.twobillsdrive.com/commun...ge/3/#comments
"The Chiefs are our daddy. I'm so depressed."

:-)
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ChiefsCountry 02:35 PM 02-22-2024
Thats the right move you make. Replace similar with younger and cheaper. Great move Bart.

And Zillas dumbass not liking the move makes it even better
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Rain Man 02:35 PM 02-22-2024
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/pla...nty-percentage

Townsend was bottom tier on percentage inside the 20 this year. Also only about league average in yards per punt.

They can do better.
The punting world has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. For decades a 45 yard gross average would make you the best in the league. In 2023 we had six punters who grossed more than 50 (not counting a 7th who had just three punts). 29 punters (with 20+ attempts) grossed 45 or better.

I wonder what's changed so much. I don't think it can be just raw strength. There must be some technique change that's producing more yards.
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Dante84 02:35 PM 02-22-2024

Here’s some info on why the case against Araiza was dismissed. https://t.co/qYNTOva6Tl https://t.co/6UfzhF45LM pic.twitter.com/xaY1RMyxus

— Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) February 22, 2024

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siberian khatru 02:36 PM 02-22-2024
Originally Posted by tk13:
The two actual questions about him are his ability to hold on FGs because he was the punter and FG kicker at SDSU. I don't know if he has much experience holding. And does he end up taking kickoff duties from Butker? Worst case we have two guys with monster legs who can kickoff.
One more question: Does he have a laser rocket arm to make pinpoint passes on fake punts the way Tommy did?
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