As a rookie seventh-round draft pick, Patriots quarterback Behren Morton is no lock to make the 53-man roster. But he helped his chances in multiple ways in Saturday’s preseason game.
Morton did his most important job by playing well when running the offense late in the game, throwing the game-winning 37-yard touchdown pass in the final minute.
But Morton also showed he can be counted on in a pinch by punting very well after the Patriots’ regular punter, Bryce Baringer, left the game because he wasn’t feeling well. In Baringer’s absence, Morton punted three times for a 44.3-yard average.
“Tonight was fun. I wasn’t expecting to punt. It’s been…
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