Looks like the Packers weren't trying to keep Corey B, they just wanted a new punter. What do we know about Patty boy?

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At the 2014 scouting combine
6'4", 220 lbs
4.64 40 yard time (which is good for a LBer)
23 bench presses (which is better than some linemen)

So I think it's fair to say, at least straight line, and when he entered the NFL in 2014, he's a good overall NFL athlete, even compared to a LBer, not just a good athlete for a Kicker.

According to Wikipedia, the only punter drafted in 2014.

In addition to punter, he also has been the kick off specialist at times in highschool, college and pros.

Holds the Bears record for Most Yards per Pint average both in season and for career.

31 years olds

2021 numbers look quite similar to Bojo, I think you could claim Bojo punters numbers are slightly better, but O'Donnell did have a worse than his career average last year.

Has played for Chicago Bears NFL Owner Aaron Rodgers since 2014 😛

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Also worth noting with O’Donnell, he does have 13 career kickoff attempts, 10 of which came in 2019.

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How is e at holding the ball for the kicker? laces forward or backward?

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I like the thought of O'Donnell kicking off if he can put the ball deep into the end zone.

We are now picking up ex-Bears!?!?
What is this world coming too!?!?
🤪🤪🤪😁

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Well, we shouldn't have to worry about his leg tiring at the end of the season since the Bears have given him plenty of practice over the years.

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Gutekunst on acquiring punter Pat O'Donnell:

"His consistency, not only as a punter, but as a holder, His directional punting is excellent."

Said he has familiarity with Rich Bisaccia.

More consistency all-around in O'Donnell over Bojo.

"Holding is a big part of that."

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Plus he has years of experience playing in a cold weather climate outdoors. I think this change is a big deal going forward.