But when Fassel and Mac Duff were asked about Maynard, both coaches rushed to the rookie punter's defense.

Brad Maynard, a rookie punter, said: "He is learning that sometimes you have too much time on your hands.

Rodney Williams, the Giants' rookie punter, has been tested more than usual.

After watching his rookie punter for only two days of practice, Bill Parcells had seen enough.

The Jets will be the first team in almost a decade to start the season with a rookie place-kicker and a rookie punter.

Referring to Minnesota's coach, he added, "Dennis Green doesn't want a rookie punter."

He has Nick Gallery, a rookie punter, who is also learning how to hold for kicks.

Brown's teammate, the rookie punter Brad Maynard, is hoping to do the same when it comes to Sanders, who is also the Dallas punt returner.

The San Diego Chargers waived their Australian rookie punter, Darren Bennett.

At Washington, I can honestly say that if I had spent $100 million on my football team, I wouldn't go with a rookie punter.