New England Patriots punter Bryce Baringer was mic’d up for last Thursday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. What followed was a unique and hilarious look into his mindset throughout the game.
Baringer had a tremendous rookie season in 2023. He had 98 punts and averaged 46.9 yards per punt in a year when he was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. This included 38 punts landing inside the 20-yard line. He was a bright spot in a year where the Patriots finished 4-13 and dead last in the AFC East.
He is well on his way to picking back up where he left off after “dropping a dime” punt on the Eagles.
“So many people were smacking my head,” Baringer could be heard saying after taking 28 celebratory helmet smacks.
Bryce dropped a dime on 'em 🎯
Full mic'd up: https://t.co/aqZZCKCaCz pic.twitter.com/8ReOGhLUMv
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 21, 2024
Hopefully, the Patriots won’t have to use Baringer much this season. They need to do a better job of finishing drives with touchdowns, not punts.
But when they do need a punter, they clearly have one of the best for the job.
