Special teamers are often among the first players on the field for pregame warmups and today was no different. Usually the kickers and long snappers test out the turf and start their pregame routine several hours before kickoff.
Being a tight-knit group, most special teamers know their specialist colleagues around the league and take time to greet one another during pregame warmups. Broncos punter Britton Colquitt knows his Chiefs counterpart extremely well, being that the two are brothers.
Britton and Dustin Colquitt are the first brothers to punt in the NFL at the same time since 1941 (George and Wes McAfee). The Colquitt family has produced four NFL punters, including Britton and Dustin’s father, Craig, and uncle, Jimmy. All four Colquitts attended the University of Tennessee.
This season, Britton is one of two NFL players to rank in the Top 3 in both gross and net punting average. Through eight games, Britton Colquitt has averaged 49.8 yards per punt (43.1 net). Dustin Colquitt has averaged 46.7 yards per punt (41.3 net).
-Stuart Zaas
Tags: Britton Colquitt, Gameday Coverage, Kansas City Chiefs, Pregame, Week 10
This is funny. It’s like Ronde and Tiki Barber, but with a couple of white dudes.
Anyway, on the previous blog, daddybronc had The Perfect Post. I wanted to copypaste it here, because it not only perfectly expresses exactly how I feel about this year’s team and TT, but it is The Perfect Post:
“As we go into tomorrows game I am thinking that I am confident in EFX. I believe that they really are working their collective tails off, to build a successful team in DEN. I am further convinced that they are in the mood to win, and win now, especially if they can do so with Tebow. I continue to think that if Tebow can survive yo-yo fans through seven 2011 starts (#4 tomorrow!!!) – Tebow will be the starting QB in the fall of 2012. Regardless of these thoughts- there is no doubt in my mind that Tebow will be backed up by different personnel come fall 2012. I mean that EFX are going to bring in a QB from the draft (the better Tebow does the more likely they will get a veteran from free agency, but I still really expect a drafted QB – though they will likely fill some defensive holes first.)- and I think they must because Orton and Quinn will be gone.
As I continue to support Tebow, in what I consider to be a unique experiment in the NFL, my support does not necessarily extend to any particular offensive package, or a particular offensive emphasis. I am learning to trust the process and the coaches. I believe they are working together to figure the best system for this personnel. Their success is still yet to be proven. In order to win in KC, McCoy is going to have to throw in some plays that KC doesn’t think Tebow can execute against them, and it is going to be up to Tebow to perform. I expect Tebow to prove his detractors wrong concerning his accuracy, and I think he will completely get his ‘line of scrimmage’ decision making up to speed. I expect Tebow to make good decisions. I think all of Tebow’s current difficulties still reside in Tebow’s own mind.
While it looks possible for Tebow, and the Broncos, to actually win the AFC West. I don’t particularly expect that. I think Bay is right – if the Broncos make it to the playoffs- things could get real ugly from there.
So – all that is stuff, written many times and in many ways by those who are thinking like I do.
- the point….
It’s anybodies guess as to what may happen tomorrow. Fox needs to stick with Tebow!!!
Broncos may win big even though Tim Tebow plays poorly. Fox needs to stick with Tebow.
Broncos could get blown out. Fox needs to stick with Tebow.
Broncos may blow out the Chiefs. Fox needs to stick with Tebow because it is the right thing to do, and it is the right way to develop Tebow’s ability to play in the NFL, not because now is the time to decide Tebow’s future with the Broncos. They need to stick with Tebow because they need to see how he develops for at least 8 more games. These comments are not offered to further demonstrate my personal loyalty to Tebow but rather they flow out of my devotion to the Broncos and their return to their successful ways. I believe Tebow offers the Broncos a unique opportunity to get back to the Super Bowl and my greatest fear is that Tebow will make it there with a different team.
Wishing Dawk and Champ SB rings before retirement!!!”
-daddybronc
Love it!
A well balanced Tebow disciple is what daddy is, refreshing to know that actually exists, haha.
At least we get to watch one pro bowl caliber player on our team this year, Britton Colquitt, LOL. Show your brother how it’s done!
Time to get ready for the game at the sports bar, see you all later on the flip side. GO BRONCOS!!!