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Bengals special teams coordinator says there will be punting competition

One of the most consistent things for the Cincinnati Bengals over the past decade has been punter Kevin Huber. He has been with the team since being drafted by the Bengals in 2009, but his position on the roster seems to be in doubt as special teams coordinator admitted at the NFL Combine that Cincinnati needs more from the punting position.

“[Possibly replacing Huber as the punter and holder is] going to be an important deal for us,” Simmons told Jay Morrison from the Athletic. “I certainly don’t want to mess up the operation we’ve got going right now because it’s super important.