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Boston.com
Jettisoned by the Steelers, the Patriots were happy to upgrade their punting game. Not much bothered Josh Miller in his new surroundings, averaging 42 yards per punt (his most since 2001) with only five touchbacks. Miller also helped clinch the AFC East title with a 69-yard rocket against the Bengals. He was instrumental in the Super Bowl, averaging 45.1 yards over seven punts, his final offering a perfectly placed 36-yarder that pinned the Eagles at their 4.
Josh Miller
Jettisoned by the Steelers, the Patriots were happy to upgrade their punting game. Not much bothered Josh Miller in his new surroundings, averaging 42 yards per punt (his most since 2001) with only five touchbacks. Miller also helped clinch the AFC East title with a 69-yard rocket against the Bengals. He was instrumental in the Super Bowl, averaging 45.1 yards over seven punts, his final offering a perfectly placed 36-yarder that pinned the Eagles at their 4.
(Globe Staff Photo / Stan Grossfeld)