Game 2 the battle continues
Rocca had a very good game. It looks like he has a slight edge in the battle against Johnson to win the job. His punting has been a little better than Johnson who is coming off a below average season. As long as he does well holding for the field goal kicker I think he's going to win the job. There are 2 more pre season games to go.
Sav Rocca, the 33-year-old former Australian Rules Football player, continued to build his case as a threat to unseat incumbent punter Dirk Johnson. Given the opportunity to kick first in the game, Rocca started with a 58-punt, then pooched a 35-yarder to Carolina's 4, and hit a 57-yarder that went for a touchback. He also was the holder for Akers' four successful kicks in the first half.
But Johnson made a good accounting of himself in the second half when he punted three times for a 40.3-yard average, including a 51-yarder. Johnson also was the holder for a successful 51-yard field goal by Akers.