Return Of The Turk?

by Tim on Mar 19, 2008 8:41 AM CDT in News

Megan Manfull is reporting that your Houston Texans are very close to re-signing one Matt Turk to return as punter in 2008. Although Turk faded a bit during the second half of last season (culminating in San Diego, which was the site of what may have been the single worst play I've ever seen performed on a football field), he boomed far more than he shanked; this was a notable change of events from his predecessor's modus operandi.

So I'm happy to see Turk return, though I think the nature of his position lends itself to having to fend off competition for a roster spot come training camp, likely from a rookie free agent. As the contract isn't signed yet, it's probably premature to welcome Turk back, but...glad to see you back in steel blue, battle red, and liberty white, Senor Turk.

Update [2008-3-20 14:11:24 by Tim]: John Clayton says the deal is for two (2) years and $2,350,000.00, $500,000.00 of which is guaranteed. Consider me a fan.

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Turd Eating Pederast

So long as he's not involved, I am generally happy with any punter.

That said, I dig Matt Turk, so I am in favor of this.

by MDC on Mar 19, 2008 9:11 AM CDT reply actions

That nickname

is the cornerstone that DGDB&D is built on.

Seriously, a buddy of mine became a full-time reader after you busted that one out.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Mar 19, 2008 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions

I suppose...

on the continuum of "Things to be Remembered For," hanging that nickname on Chad Stanley is somewhere between curing polio and inventing EZ-Cheez.

by MDC on Mar 20, 2008 8:24 AM CDT up reply actions

Don't piss off the Turks

His agent is reporting that a 2-year deal is done.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Mar 19, 2008 10:36 PM CDT reply actions

Threadjack

Well, that and there's just no other good place to post this right now.

Rotoworld is now reporting that Quinn Gray will be visiting Reliant this Sunday. It seems that Smithiak is continuing to search for a solution that leads to getting at least a 3rd Round pick in exchange for Sage.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Mar 19, 2008 10:40 PM CDT reply actions