WI Sports HeroicsWI Sports Heroics

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot
    USATSI 20287545 scaled e1679899660183

    Wisconsin Badgers: Why Men’s Basketball Will Win The NIT

    March 27, 2023
    USATSI 19269677 1 scaled e1679895220854

    New York Jets Head Coach Breaks Silence On Aaron Rodgers Trade

    March 27, 2023
    USATSI 19562547 scaled e1679891502467

    Aaron Rodgers: Recent Report Indicates New York Jets Preparing To Improve Offer

    March 26, 2023
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Trending
    • Wisconsin Badgers: Why Men’s Basketball Will Win The NIT
    • New York Jets Head Coach Breaks Silence On Aaron Rodgers Trade
    • Aaron Rodgers: Recent Report Indicates New York Jets Preparing To Improve Offer
    • Green Bay Packers Projected To Add Third QB To Roster (Report)
    • Bucks vs Pistons Game Preview- Monday Night NBA Hoops
    • Milwaukee Bucks potential playoff matchups: The sizzling Chicago Bulls
    • Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love Led The NFL In One Unexpected Stat Last Year
    • Tyson Miller Optioned, Milwaukee Brewers Opening Day Bullpen Picture Becomes More Clear
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Mark Mayfield
    • Our Writers
    • Store
    Facebook Twitter RSS
    WI Sports HeroicsWI Sports Heroics
    SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE
    • Packers
      • Aaron Rodgers News
      • Packers News
      • Packers Rumors
      • Packers History
    • Bucks
      • Giannis Antetokounmpo News
      • Bucks News
      • Bucks Rumors
    • Brewers
      • Brewers News
      • Brewers Rumors
    • Badgers
      • Wisconsin Badgers Football
      • Wisconsin Badgers Basketball
      • Wisconsin Badgers Women’s Basketball
      • Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball
      • Wisconsin Badgers Hockey
      • Wisconsin Badgers Wrestling
    • Marquette
      • Marquette Basketball
    • Draft
      • 2023 NFL Draft Big Board & Scouting Reports
      • 2023 NFL Mock Drafts
    • Milkmen
      • Milwaukee Milkmen News
      • Milwaukee Milkmen Rumors
    • Podcasts
      • CheeseDads Sports
      • Packers Podcast
      • Wickett On Wisconsin
    • Fantasy
    • NFL
    WI Sports HeroicsWI Sports Heroics
    Home»Sports»Packers»Packers Come to Terms with a New Punter from NFC Rival
    Packers

    Packers Come to Terms with a New Punter from NFC Rival

    tylercarl03By tylercarl03March 17, 2022Updated:September 12, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Pat ODonnell copy
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    NFL free agency has had fans buzzing with free agent acquisitions and lucrative contracts. A less attractive signing is a new punter but the Packers just signed a new punter from our NFC rival Bears. The Packers recently parted ways with punter Cory Bojorquez requiring them to find a replacement.  As luck would have it, Green Bay signs Pat O’Donnell on St. Patrick’s day. Hopefully O’donnell will bring some luck with him from Chicago to improve Green Bay’s special teams.

    The #Packers are signing former #Bears punter Pat O’Donnell, per source.

    — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 17, 2022

    O’Donnell by the Numbers

    Standing at 6’4″ and weighing 223 pounds, O’Donnell has played eight seasons all of which have been in Chicago.  In his career, O’Donnell has only missed one game. Over eight seasons, O’Donnell averages in the mid 40s per punt with his highest season coming in 2017 where he averaged 47 yards per punt.

    Pat O'Donnell

    In 2021, the Chicago Bears had the 11th best special teams unit. O’Donnell’s numbers, however, were all over the board. He ranked 16th in punt average but 22nd in net average.  Last season, the Bears had the 31st opponents punt return yards. It’s hard to read into why their opponents return yards were so high. New special teams coach, Rich Bisaccia will now have a new punter to work into his plans.

    Kick Off Duties as Well?

    In a few different seasons, O’Donnell was asked to handle kick off duties at some point during the year.  While he doesn’t have a huge body of work in this department, it’s nice to know that he could be used at this position in addition to punting and holding for the placekicker. Could this signing be a glimpse into Mason Crosby’s future?

    Chicago Bears: 5 players who may not return in 2021 - Page 3

    For More Wisconsin Sports Content

    Follow me on Twitter at @wifecallsmecarl and follow @WiSportsHeroics as well for more great Wisconsin sports content! To keep up to date on the latest in Wisconsin Sports, click here! Also, check out our merch store for some amazing WSH merchandise!

     

    #GreenBayPackers #Packers bears Chicago chicago bears football green bay green bay packers nfl NFL Free Agency
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    tylercarl03
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn

    Tyler Carl graduated from University of Wisconsin-Platteville with BS in Middle Level Education. He taught for 8 years in three different districts. He is currently a stay-at-home dad to his daughter. He was raised in Fennimore, WI and currently resides in Reedsburg, WI. Tyler loves all things Wisconsin.

    Related Posts

    USATSI 19269677 1 scaled e1679895220854

    New York Jets Head Coach Breaks Silence On Aaron Rodgers Trade

    March 27, 2023
    USATSI 19562547 scaled e1679891502467

    Aaron Rodgers: Recent Report Indicates New York Jets Preparing To Improve Offer

    March 26, 2023
    USATSI 19029095 scaled e1679886371532

    Green Bay Packers Projected To Add Third QB To Roster (Report)

    March 26, 2023
    The Bucks could potentially matchup with Bulls in the playoffs

    Milwaukee Bucks potential playoff matchups: The sizzling Chicago Bulls

    March 26, 2023
    Add A Comment

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    TRENDING
    USATSI 20287545 scaled e1679899660183

    Wisconsin Badgers: Why Men’s Basketball Will Win The NIT

    March 27, 2023
    USATSI 19269677 1 scaled e1679895220854

    New York Jets Head Coach Breaks Silence On Aaron Rodgers Trade

    March 27, 2023
    USATSI 19562547 scaled e1679891502467

    Aaron Rodgers: Recent Report Indicates New York Jets Preparing To Improve Offer

    March 26, 2023
    USATSI 19029095 scaled e1679886371532

    Green Bay Packers Projected To Add Third QB To Roster (Report)

    March 26, 2023
    Bucks vs Pistons

    Bucks vs Pistons Game Preview- Monday Night NBA Hoops

    March 26, 2023
    The Bucks could potentially matchup with Bulls in the playoffs

    Milwaukee Bucks potential playoff matchups: The sizzling Chicago Bulls

    March 26, 2023
    WI Sports Heroics
    Facebook Twitter RSS
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisement
    • Privacy Policy
    • Store
    © 2023 WISportsHeroics All Rights Reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.