Like most punters, using long sentences and big words to break down the mental and physical intricacies of playing the position at the highest of levels., Michael Palardy could talk shop all day
wide receiver Devin Funchess walked by Palardy's locker and cut to the chase without breaking stride.,In the middle of a discussion about barricades and barometers
" Funchess said.,"He's kicking the hell out of that ball
That pretty much sums it up.
Palardy, has been especially effective the past three weeks., in his first full season as an NFL punter
"He's been phenomenal,
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but he enters Week 10 standing fifth in net and ninth in gross.,Palardy ranked 13th in the NFL in net punting and 24th in gross punting through six games
"The people that I'm surrounded by have instilled a lot of confidence in me,
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Palardy mentioned Marquette King (Raiders), Johnny Hekker (Rams) and Sam Koch (Ravens) as influences along his long journey to sudden success. With a 47.4-yard average,
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Over the past three weeks,
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And, he also has himself to thank for his remarkable perseverance along the way., even if Palardy won't acknowledge it
Palardy was a steady and significant contributor at the University of Tennessee, kicker and kickoff man. His numbers were very good but didn't scream pro potential., pulling triple duty as the Volunteers' punter
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"I had actually coached against him when I was at LSU and he was at Tennessee,
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"I told him,
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And then the Jets didn't retain Palardy after the weekend camp.
