Buffalo Bills punter Corey Bojorquez sends 74-year punt into orbit for Bills. Midway through his third NFL season, Bojorquez rates among the most effective punters in the league. Last season, he led the NFL with a gross punting average of 50.8 yards, which also set the Bills' single-season franchise record. At that point, its either going to be a touchback or its not so Im like, Go over to the sideline! At first, I thought it was a touchback I couldnt tell and then I saw the ref come back up to the 1 and give the point. Corey Bojorquez played two years in college at New Mexico, punting 116 times for a 45.1 yard average. They already had one of the all-time great punters in Hekker but were looking to slash his salary after a mediocre season in 20. In practice, youd go, Holy (shoot). Hed hammer one, Baumgartner said. Here's your guide to Bills postgame coverage. He hasnt had so much as an ounce of competition with the Rams, playing all 16 games each season since 2012. Statistically, he wasnt very good in 2018 and 2019 but was tremendous in 2020. They claimed the rookie off waivers and handed him the punting job over veteran Colton Schmidt, even though he hadnt played a down of pro football. Bojorquez signed with the Patriots but found his footing with the Bills. Rookie Harrison Phillips discusses some of his off-the-field talents and food preferences in this edition of What's the Scoop, presented by Perry's Ice Cream. He credits a portion of his success to his competitive relationship with Sanders, and to his little brother, Moz, who lost the thumb on his right hand in an ATV accident in high school and now kicks at Cerritos. "Corey came out here and did an excellent job," McVay said after Saturday's 17-12 loss to the Broncos. Afterward, he was hoping to get Aaron Rodgers' jersey in a postgame swap. The Browns are the fourth team in two seasons for Bojorquez, who was traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Packers last August. Just a different body build on him. But to get to that level where youre doing it for a living, or even getting a scholarship, it is about consistency.. Watch the highlights from the Week 17 matchup between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills. He punted for the Bills for the past three seasons. Learn how your comment data is processed. [3] He is an ordained minister. on 165 punts with a . Theres more to punting than punting. [12], In the 2019 season, Bojorquez finished with 79 punts for 3,313 net yards for a 41.94 average. I assume somebody scouted him while he was in college, but I dont recall speaking to the Bills about him before the draft that year.. To counter this, Bills' head coach Sean McDermott sent the special teams onto the field during the review. Punter Corey Bojorquez has been traded from the Rams to the Packers, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The Patriots chose to keep the incumbent punter, Ryan Allen, but planned to sign Bojorquez to the practice squad once he cleared waivers, his agent, Brooks Henderson, confirmed this week to The Buffalo News. He appeared in eight games as a rookie before a shoulder injury ended his season. Offensive tackle Dion Dawkins discusses his favorite concert and the best advice he's ever received in this edition of What's the Scoop, presented by Perry's Ice Cream. While we don't have any official numbers on that deal, a two-year contract seems to cement him as the starter in 2022. The spot of the ball was being reviewed by the booth. Aaron Rodgers' costly contract gives Packers three-year Super Bowl window, Aaron Rodgers' salary-cap number drops to $28 million, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. In his three years with the Bills, Bojorquez averaged 45.0 gross yards and 41.8 net yards per punt, including 50.8 gross yards and 44.0 net yards on 41 punts last season. Corey Bojorquez P #13 Cleveland Browns active Info Stats Player Info Height 6-0 Weight 217 Arms Hands Experience 5 College New Mexico Age 26 Hometown That made the NFL-worst 17.1-yard average the Packers punt coverage unit allowed confounding. Week 6's slate of games featured a matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders in London. Bojorquez led the NFL in yards per punt last season and considering the Rams already had a backup punter on the 90-man squad in Brandon Wright, the signing of Bojorquez raised some eyebrows. All Rights Reserved. Bojorquez signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2018. What's The Scoop is presented by Perry's Ice Cream. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Bojorquez averaged 41.9 yards per punt in '19 and 45.1 in his injury-shortened (shoulder) rookie season. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Corey Bojorquez (born September 13, 1996) is an American football punter for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). Nonetheless, the Bills didnt give Bojorquez a restricted free agent tender and couldnt come to terms on a contract. Thats something that those other world class teams simply cant offer. Within days, Bojorquez was among the nearly 1,200 players purged each fall as teams reduce their rosters from 90 to 53. But, really, I had no idea. In Week 4 of 2018, Green Bay won 22-0. Bojorquez'sexpecteddeparture was first reported by PackerCentral. Sending a message in Titletown kind of good is not good enough. In early December, Bojorquez ranked fourth in the NFL with 43.8 net yards per punt. I know that was really tough for him, Bojorquez said. The Rams could decide to keep him and cut loose . This lack of production has led general manager Brian Gutekunst to do what he does best: build a championship-contending roster on the margins. Punter Corey Bojorquez answers 20 questions about himself, presented by Perry's Ice Cream. Here are the yearly . Bojorquez also regularly attended Chris Sailer Kicking camps, participating in the elite training program for high school kickers and punters beginning in his junior year in 2012. . Bojorquez is far from a top-tier punter. Here is what you need to know. P Corey Bojorquez GREEN BAY - The Packers have acquired punter Corey Bojorquez in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. [3], On September 2, 2018, Bojorquez was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills, and was named the starting punter after the team released Colton Schmidt. Bojorquez went to work fine-tuning his accuracy, focusing on angling his kicks toward the sideline to cut the field in half and dropping the ball inside cones set around the painted numbers on the turf. Thats why Wright was signed last year. Week 5's slate of matchups did not disappoint. As of now, he's set to take over punting duties for Cleveland to start the season after they didn't bring back Dustin Colquitt, who filled in following the release Jamie Gillan late last season. Corey Bojorquez was born on 13 September, 1996 in Bellflower, CA, is an American football punter. The last two seasons, Mason Crosby missed only two field-goal attempts. He played college football at Cerritos College in Norwalk, California before transferring to New Mexico, and signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2018. Bojorquez's 47.8 gross yards per punt not only is tied for eighth in the NFL, but it would set a single-season franchise record by more than 2 yards. 2023 www.packersnews.com. "They were wearing the throwback ones, and that was definitely a long shot. https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2021/04/20/rams-corey-bojorquez-johnny-hekker-punter-analysis/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Green Bay's dreadful special teams unit was a lingering weakness all season. In this edition of What's the Scoop presented by Perry's Ice Cream, get to know Safety Micah Hyde as he answers 10 questions about himself, including how many countries he has visited. Its easy to see why the Packers coveted Bojorquez. Like Richie Camarillo, our whole football team would stop when he was over practicing punting, because it sounded like it was coming out of a cannon somewhere, retired longtime Cerritos coach Frank Mazzotta said. Discover Corey Bojorquez's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. His 43.8-yard net average would also set a franchise record by more than 2 yards. Get to know Bills Offensive Lineman Ryan Bates in this edition of What's the Scoop, presented by Perry's Ice Cream. He ranked 16th in the nation as a senior with an average gross punting average of 46.45 yards, according to MaxPreps. Bojorquez signed a two-year contract with the Browns on Monday, according to an AP News release. I didnt ever break anything, thankfully.. Not a member? Why Bill Belichick couldn't hide Corey Bojorquez from the Bills. He led the NFL with an average of 50.8 yards per punt, which was tied for fourth-most in a single season in league history. Nothing crazy. "We had a need, and Corey was there.". Bojorquez placed 18 punts inside the 20-yard line compared to seven touchbacks. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Bojorquez was normally the holder for the Bills on field goal attempts in 2019. Around The NFL takes you through what we learned from Sunday's tilts. Buffalo Bills may have it after pinning Pats at 1-yard line. Los Angeles Rams punter Corey Bojorquez booms moonshot 67-yard punt. [2], Bojorquez verbally committed to play college football at Sacramento State, but changed his mind at the last minute, opting to play at Cerritos College, a junior college known for producing dozens of professional players, to improve his prospects of making it to an FBS program. Corey Bojorquez is signing a two year deal, per league source. The punt was a new career long for Bojorquez, the second-longest in Packers history, and the longest of the 2021 NFL season. In this edition of What's the Scoop presented by Perry's Ice Cream, get to know new Bills WR Isaiah McKenzie. Ted will leave no stone unturned for quality football players. I like to hold myself to a little bit higher standard than what most teams are OK with just to push myself so Im not ever getting complacent with my performance.. In this edition of What's the Scoop presented by Perry's Ice Cream, get to know Bills RB Matt Breida. 1 draft pick, Caserio looking to build new foundation with Ryans, Carroll: Smith's self-belief was key to success, Rams trade punter Corey Bojorquez to Packers, Aaron Rodgers has concluded his darkness retreat, Lamar Jacksons camp leaks some information to Stephen A. Smith, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, Darkness retreat over, decision time arrives for Aaron Rodgers, Michael Irvins lawyer is mad as hell that Marriott refuses to produce surveillance video, Former Chiefs teammates rip LeSean McCoy, defend Eric Bieniemy, Tua Tagovailoa turns to Judo to avoid head injuries when falling, XFL 3.0 debuts to significantly lower ratings than XFL 2.0. Check out highlights from Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens game in Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Guess we know what JKs PFT username is. Get to know Andre Roberts as he answers 10 questions about himself including his love for golf and his favorite jersey exchange. Strnka profilu hra Cleveland Browns Corey Bojorquez. Bojorquez sustained a shoulder injury during the October 7 contest; after playing three games with the injured shoulder, he was placed on injured reserve on October 31, ending his season. Bojorquez, who almost won a position battle in L.A. against four-time All-Pro Justin Hekker, replaced former fifth-round pick JK Scott. ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVES GREEN BAY If Corey Bojorquez is half as good at punting as he is at storytelling, the Green Bay Packers are going to like their new punter. After leading the league in punting, Bojorquez was scheduled to become a restricted free agent and the Bills would have had to make him a one-year, $2.13 million tender offer. His 4.44-second hangtime ranks 14th. The Packers may not be as world class as some of the other NFC North teams, but youll get to play in the postseason and have a legitimate shot at a Super Bowl Title. During five December games last season, Bojorquezs net averaged topped 45 yards in each game. GREEN BAY -Over the past 80 years, the Green Bay Packers have never had a punter lead the NFL in average, but thanks to a trade with the Los Angeles Rams, general manager Brian Gutekunst has a punter who has done exactly that. However, the lefty generally was inconsistent during his lone season with the Packers and wasn't retained. The terms of the contract were not disclosed, but the fact that they signed another punter at all is a bad . Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Bills Mailbag: Will there be enough salary cap space to re-sign Matt Milano? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. A draft pick on a punter then another draft pick to replace him! In this edition of What's the Scoop presented by Perry's Ice Cream, get to know Defensive Lineman Greg Rousseau as he answers 10 questions about himself, including what's his favorite app on his phone. The terms of the contract were not disclosed, but the fact that they signed another punter at all is a bad sign for Hekker. "Certainly, his consistency. He punted 53 times for the Packers in 2021. from Mexican filmmaker Lila Avils and the follow-up to The Chambermaid. Its possible the Rams want to have a true punting competition in camp. The punter that was the punter before me in high school, Osborn Umeh, he punted there, Bojorquez said, so they were looking for a punter and I kind of just took over for him like I did in high school and it just kind of worked out. Bojorquez and the Bills (5-2) host the Patriots (2-4) on Sunday with a chance to strengthen their grip on the AFC East. 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