As far as the dirty work and the things people usually don’t notice, I don’t mind doing it.
Ray Guy became the first punter ever selected in the first round of a National Football League draft when the Oakland Raiders tapped him as the 23rd player chosen in 1973. Site Last Updated: Friday, June 26, 7:39AM Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? “He’s making sure that guys are on top of everything. 24 overall. William Ray Guy Born: December 22, 1949 Swainsboro, GA USA Position: P Height: 6'3" Weight: 195 College: Southern Miss High School: Thomson (GA) Career: 1973-1986 Drafted: 1973 in Round 1, #23 overall by the Oakland Raiders Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014 Ray Guy. He finished that game with the highest ever punt averaged in a game (57.6).A member of the All-Decade team of the 1970s.Played in 207 consecutive games.Is third on the list of most games played in a Raiders uniformA member of the All-Time team put out in 2000.Once hit the scoreboard in the New Orleans Super Dome.Highest post season punting average in a game (56.0 vs San Diego in 1981).
Additional Career Statistics: Passing: 3-2-54, 1 Int; Rushing: 11-43; Kicking: 0-1 PAT * Does not include totals from 1973-1975, as they are not available. He’s set on making an indelible first impression in his Raiders camp debut, one that gives coaches and quarterback Derek Carr confidence he can make a profound, instant impact.Jacobs was, as always, direct and to the point.Ray Guy is the only punter in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. “If I have to block or just run down the field so a defender will look at me, that’s what I’m going to do. If we want to go over to the house to do something extra, he’ll do that. He arrived with confidence, tenacity and unmistakable talent that allowed him to flourish in his rookie campaign.We won't know until after the 2022 season at the earliest, when the punter is first eligible for induction.“I had the mishap with my leg so I wasn’t able to get in as many as I wanted to,” Ruggs said. With Ray Guy getting into the Hall of Fame tonight, it seems fitting we detail some facts and stats from his 14-year career. + ComplianceHelper.getPromptText() + 'Ruggs adds a dynamic element to the passing game but, heeding Jacobs’ advice, he wants to prove a willingness to put his head down and do the dirty work required to help the Raiders succeed.That list primarily is populated with specialists, but Jeff Feagles (352 games) is the only punter to play more than Lechler, although Lechler has averaged about six yards more per punt. Ray Guy is the only punter in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And was second three other timesFirst ever pure punter inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Introduced the term "hang time" which times how long a punt stays in the air before landing.Set the new yards per punt in a season record (45.3)... as a rookie.Career long punt was 77 yards against Denver in 1977. I’m 100 percent for the team and I’m going to do whatever the coach calls. He knows what I can do, and he told me to come in [to the Raiders] with the same mindset, put my head down and work.”Jacobs knows what he’s talking about. …
Shane Lechler, who retired over the weekend after 18 NFL seasons (and 13 with the Raiders), is a lock for Canton in King's eyes.
It’s just part of being a team player.”Ruggs’ injury has healed to the point he feels like himself, “maybe even better.” He’s fully ready to go for Raiders training camp, which already has started for quarterbacks, rookies and injured players who registered two negative coronavirus tests.Ruggs plans to follow a parallel path.