Bennett released

**Ltrey33** · 09-05-2005, 02:25 AM

Well, it looks like we're gettin a new punter somewhere! Darren Bennett was released today, the day after we released Dorsch. We picked up Chris Kluwe off waivers. Finally! A new punter!

http://www.vikings.com/news_detail_OBJECTNAME_RosterMoves9405.html

**Jordan** · 09-05-2005, 02:48 AM

Hallejuah!!!!! this guy is old and washed he kicked a 19 yard punt vs the seahawks that sucks.

**Ltrey33** · 09-05-2005, 02:59 AM

Some info on the new guy:

2004 Ray Guy Award Finalist
Averaged 43 yards per punt last year
19 punts inside the 20 yard line in 2003
Had only 33% of his punts returned in 2004
UCLA's all time leader in yardage and punts

Sounds pretty solid, at least better than Bennett!

**kramer9guy** · 09-05-2005, 03:00 AM

This is great news...

Bennett was a great punter years ago, but he stunk it up the last two seasons. Let's hope this new young guy will have a better rookie season than Eddie Johnson did. :grin:

**VikingsFan1989** · 09-05-2005, 03:11 AM

It's sad how much his career has been washed down the drain in these last few years.

**mnjamie** · 09-05-2005, 03:16 AM

Soooo Sweet, this now has officially made my day ...

**Ltrey33** · 09-05-2005, 03:18 AM

"kramer9guy" wrote:

This is great news...

Bennett was a great punter years ago, but he stunk it up the last two seasons. Let's hope this new young guy will have a better rookie season than Eddie Johnson did. :grin:

I forgot that guy even existed! lol