I'm very excited to see all of the Sabercats' starting rookies, I feel the one that will have the most immediate impact on the field is the fifth overall draft pick, Iyah Blewitt. Now this was arguably the Sabercats' most controversial pick, as many believed Blewitt would still be available in later rounds. I believe that having a solid kicker/punter can have a more significant impact on a game than one might be lead to expect. It's no secret that the Sabercats lost more than one game due to a poor showing from their original kicker, and now they have one who is better in every way. But the, arguably, bigger impact to be noticed would be the punting game. As in the real NFL, being able to flip field position on an unsuccessful drive is vital to a solid defensive showing. Blewitt has already shown in the preseason that he has the capability to provide an excellent punting game that allows the special teams to get down the field and prevent a long return. If he keeps it up the Sabercats Defense will be a force to be reckoned with. It's Blewitt is a huge pickup for this franchise and will be a productive force this season.
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