How The 49ers Punter is Their Best Player (NOT A JOKE)

Mitch Wishnowsky put on an absolute show and was a huge reason that they beat the seahawks... it's one of the most amazing performances by a punter in a long long time.

[@jasonludwick3504]

Wishnowski is the bomb. He is so good. I was a bit nervous when we lost Andy Lee but mitch has surpassed lee in my eyes as the best 49er punter ever.

[@Jerry-zz2eu]

Definitely. Andy was just a fucking cannon, man. He could pin the team back on their twenty kicking from the goal line. You could hear it echo through the stadium. But Mitch is a sniper with deadly range and accuracy.

[@TheRexx916]

Yeah but after Lee we drafted sorry Bradley Pinion.Then got Wishnowsky

[@jamarrischicagobears9288]

I’ve never been so interested in punts but this dude makes special teams look like the most interesting part of football although sometimes it can be

[@R-vl9ue]

These kick's are from Australian rules football!

[@UGAfan1227]

​@@R-vl9ueAustralians have changed the game for American punters!

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

Bill belichick read this comment and immediately went from 6 to noon

[@NK-qn6pq]

Special teams are important. The Packers found this out the hard way.

[@R-vl9ue]

You all need to watch this year's AFL Grand final! What the different styles of passing the ball in this sport! Just an interesting fact! The Australian football league the AFL has the most spectators of any football league in the world per capita? This final play off grand final/ Superbowl gets up over 121.000 Spectators!

[@agentcodybanx8909]

As a Chargers fan, I used to watch Mike Scifers do the same thing. He was the best player in the league for a little bit because he could punt it from anywhere and put the other team in bad field position. Ever since then, special teams has been the most interesting plays to watch for me

[@PaulGaither]

Scifers was the MVP of that playoff game vs the Colts. Manning started each drive pinned inside the 10, and multiple inside the 5.

[@Frosty_tha_Snowman]

Everyone I've seen try to return this guys punts has had trouble tracking it, or just straight up let's one go. I was wondering why it happened after the first few games, and after learning more about this guy throughout the season, the more I think he's going to change the way people punt in the NFL.

[@R-vl9ue]

And that's because the NFL punters have been taught by the Australian's those kick's!

[@Frosty_tha_Snowman]

@@R-vl9ue it's impressive, for sure.

[@xanpanese.]

@@R-vl9uehe’s Australian

[@R-vl9ue]

The Australian football AFL players have been coming over and punting in the NFL for year's...Sav Rocker.Ben Graeme. Darren Bennett. The college football is riddled with them!

[@johnkon2810]

Good job mate. I've been waiting for someone to point out that the 49ers have another super star on the team named Mitch Wiskowski!! Mitch is a unsung hero for the 49ers. The coaches know hiw good of a punter he is because they pay him well but, he'll never get any media attention.

[@juandoe2994]

Trust me. We niners fans aren't sleeping on Crocodile Puntee

[@WikedEvo]

Dude this exactly especially for this game. I was saying the whole game that this guy is putting the niners in insane position and it needs to be recognized.

[@markislivingdeliberately]

Week 1 against the Steelers he was clearly our best player. He was magic. And theirs was too

[@anotheryoutubechannel4809]

💯

[@californiakid4114]

You didn’t say anything. Stop trying to be relevant on YT

[@TT-pr9bx]

The Harbs era made me appreciate punting and specials teams on a different level. Similar concept with winning field position, but in the Harbs early years it was getting field goals with David Akers breaking the scoring record. Nice to see the next evolution of this.

[@solice8844]

He holds the ball on the ground error free for our place kickers Moody (and Robby Gould previously) too. Never a mistake.

[@RonnieG]

Laces out!

[@MitchWishnowsky3]

Wishnowsky is the goat

[@Olaveishim]

Hey what are you doing here😅

[@RacingSaph]

Facts

[@MitchWishnowsky3]

​@@Olaveishim👀

[@dr6507]

​@@MitchWishnowsky3👀👏

[@Goat42049]

I’ve been loving this player since we got him, I’m glad wish is getting the recognition he deserves

[@googleisfascist9278]

He’s pinned them inside the 5 multiple weeks in a row I believe. It’s beautiful

[@shmillyguy1035]

As I Niners fan I love every time I see Mitch get the camera on him and I know he’s about to pin them inside the 5, he really is a difference maker on our team

[@andythefork]

He's working out a lot better than our last Aussie. Anyone remember the Hayne Plane? That dude's serving time now.

[@R-vl9ue]

Yes but Jarrod Hayne did not play Australian rules football.. He played Rugby league. It's the Australian rules football players that mainly are killing it with the punting!

[@13Kr4zYAzN13]

Was trying to remember his fucking name Honestly, I was surprised to learn that we still have an Aussie on the team lol

[@R-vl9ue]

@@13Kr4zYAzN13 yes it used to be top line AFL players going to the state's as a punter when their career in the AFL is finished. Because in the AFL You need to be a marathon runner with skills.... kicking or punting easy for the likes of Darren Bennett. Chargers. Sav Rocker South Carolina Pan thers.. Ben Graham.. jet's....played in the AFL top to bottom...Melbourne demon's.. Collingwood magpies..and Geelong cat's..... now younger lower grade or even country Aussie rules players that never played in the AFL are going over to try their luck! 👍

[@R-vl9ue]

@@13Kr4zYAzN13 Do you know why? Hayne is doing time? He had a fan all over him on Facebook...he got drunk went to her place. She let him in the house and her bedroom. Fooled around a bit and started to back track when she noticed a taxi waiting outside! He was drunk so kept going. She cracked the shits and rang the cops! Maybe if it was an uber.. She wouldn't have known?

[@Truth-is-King]

Haynes wasn't a punter though I thought. Didn't he try to rusher and ended up on special teams

[@mrbug4803]

Saw him in college at Utah. His talent was undeniable back then.

[@forzatuner3916]

Special teams is 6 parts. 1-kicking a field goal 2-trying to STOP (block) a field goal 3-returning a kickoff 4-kickoff and kick coverage 5-punting and punt coverage 6-returning a punt If you are at or near the top in all 6 disciplines while controlling the line of scrimmage both offensively and defensively, and you dont turn the ball over....you will win over 90% of the football games you play in. It is a statistical certainty. I've seen the math and it doesn't lie. I know everyone gets hyped about all the running and gunning, and all the skilled players, but any coach worth his salt knows that the game is won and lost at the line of scrimmage. It's always been this way. Thank you I will be here all week.

[@megilacuttyjones735]

I love Mitch getting his credit ❤. He really does deserve it as hes a VERY integral part of the team. Same with Moody aswell. ❤

[@anaconda27975]

Great 4th round pick, he is so good in putting the ball where he needs to, with enough hangtime that the D can catch up to hit to prevent run backs

[@NathanGenzer-fw4jp]

Love the vids!

[@rbasic2005]

I was just thinking about this today. Why doesn't Mitch get the recognition he deserves. Then i see your video! Go Niners!

[@BuPan]

And people used to complain they wasted a 4th round draft pick on this guy.

[@Rhaspun]

They don't understand the overall setup a team needs to have. I remember when Ray Guy was drafted by the Raiders. He was drafted in the first round.

[@Runmikerun1onTube]

I love this take! It all about field position!

[@shaunmaxwell2745]

Loved watching him as a Ute and now a niner. Love when Utes become Niners

[@drodriguez3935]

If you can remember when we first got him he was trying out new stuff. None of it ever really worked he was doing one where he would kick it and it would reverse spin but this so-called banana ball is ridiculous and I’m here for it.

[@mariosepulveda5214]

Another great video, also, good on Collinsworth to notice it and comment it

[@gjazz22]

Well done. clear and precise.

[@MrHoliday2usir]

Unsung hero of that game.

[@knoahbody69]

Jimmy Johnaon ralked about this decades ago. "Hidden Yardage". A lot of coaches thought of special teams as where the scrubs go, but his special teams coach, Ernie Zampese, made special teams the elite.

[@miniharez]

the man that sings about the unsung heros! opens my 👀 gonna pay attention to their kicker more now👌

[@kaspershaupt]

Idk if it was you or somebody else that talk about punters being as important as rb, but this perfectly shows it. Field is just so important

[@kkroyu]

Excellent breakdown❤

[@Pokemonmaster150b]

That 2019 Draft Class really helped out the Niners A LOT. Bosa, Deebo, Greenlaw, and Wishnowsky 🔥 John Lynch masterclass (Just ignore Skule and Hurd)

[@CheeseLayong]

Love this. No ones even talking about him.

[@andrewdefeo2575]

Good take on how important a punter can be for a team.

[@mxxr14]

Deserved recognition forsure.

[@soccerboss7924]

Mitch had a dope run last weekend too. Got called back but was still fun to see

[@Slimnuggs]

Seriously, You made something interesting that damn near nobody else has. Good video 👍

[@mr.mumbless]

I love me a good Mitch Wishnowsky appreciation video.

[@StevenP727]

This channel makes punts fun 💪

[@tonypegler9080]

Comes from my hometown but never played American Football here - love watching him punt that ball.

[@Royal_G80]

Mitch Wishnowski is great and like every punter is overlooked. I'm surprised at his punting this year and how he pins other teams in their own end of the field. Yes if a team has to punt it gives the 49ers great feild position. Mitch Wishnowski and his contributions have been totally overlooked.

[@bmxbandito9]

Great analysis. I would have no idea this was happening

[@quinny-bn4jw]

As a Utah college football fan, his impact on games is massive.

[@jaleru]

Great take my boy

[@philbranagan3137]

Good video. The 49ers are so good that their O and D teams get a huge of credit, and so they should. But the STs are a quiet achiever; not that they score so many points themselves but they play a huge role in setting up the scoring opportunities

[@Emily_Paris]

Love watching Wishnowski punt that ball. He’s a legend!! Go Niners!!

[@Seblg2]

I dont agree he is a system punter (just kidding, great video!)

[@MFiame]

Mitch is one the BEST punter for the 49ers👏👏👏 Andy Lee was another Great punter and one of my faves for the Niners. I especially liked watching him defend 💪💪💪😊

[@DaveG425]

Spot on. Special teams is on point.

[@jpete3027666]

Mitch definitely deserved a game ball for this win.

[@dr.tankenstien]

It's not just a thing for him as a Punter but for all Australian Punters... the "Banana Ball" style kick is the predominant type of kick of the Australian Rules Football League.... there are, if I remember correctly, 5 or 6 Australian Punters in the NFL and they all kick like this. 😅

[@owenbarnes773]

not quite ... the drop punt is the most utilised kick in Aussie Rules because it is considered easier to catch the banana (or checkside) which is the crossways spinning ball, is used primarily in goal kicking from a tight angle ... the sideways spin causes a curve in the trajectory (which is what is making it difficult to judge and catch in the NFL) the torpedo (which is the Aussie Rules equivalent of an NFL punt) is only used for distance - and then very rarely - because it isn't as accurate, the ball isn't really made for that type of kick/punt (as opposed to the pigskin) and is more difficult to catch than a drop punt

[@R-vl9ue]

@@owenbarnes773 yes goal kicking only! But punting in NFL it could be used to confuse the catcher!

[@R-vl9ue]

@@owenbarnes773 yes not used in field kicking in Australian football... But for punters in the NFL every kick? Maybe.

[@owenbarnes773]

@@R-vl9ue now you're getting it 😀

[@AP-ur1cd]

Deff an underrated facet of the game

[@REB4444]

Agreed. Other players may have ups & downs with great splash plays, he is Mr. Consistency...consistently good.

[@nitthegrit7544]

This is definitely something that the internal football pros know about, but the casual fan likely does not.

[@lisakelly5650]

Wish is from Australia-played Aussie rules football and is best player on special teams. He can put it wherever Shanny wants; over and over again! Lfg niners!

[@anotheryoutubechannel4809]

For your next video please teach us how to pronounce his name! Great video. This guy needs more love. Your 1-2 punch analogy was money. 💯💪

[@SaltyCuban]

Wish-now-ski .

[@gmanz5]

It’s usually not a good thing when your punter is one of the best players on the team but on the 9niners that’s terrifying

[@jakedillon3289]

The punter from down under!!

[@FIREGURU]

Dude does his job at an elite level!

[@timw8646]

He is unsung hero

[@priapsus]

You're right. Great punter.

[@troztruong764]

was watching this live and in my head i said “i know ill see an isaac punts video on this for sure”

[@G_Little]

As a niners fan, we are quite aware that mitch is an absolute legend!

[@OdinsChosen208]

hes been so good the last couple years

[@AlcoholicAlbert]

Someone told be Mitch wasn’t good before the season, and all I could say is you haven’t been watching him since he joined us, the man can punt!

[@noahtr6238]

One of the best jobs in term of injury

[@camdensamuli162]

Thank GOD for him 🙏🏾

[@ridetoruin]

Mitch has turned it up this year. The rest of the special teams squad needs to make better tackles

[@jediMidgitTricks]

He is great!

[@magnusforte9988]

was thinking this guy must be an aussie and.....his an aussie. superior punters

[@jw9737]

Shows the importance of teamwork

[@jobturkey7418]

Def noticed wish. But did you guys see bell too. He’s always around the ball

[@RM-56]

So you're essentially saying that his punts contributed heavily to the 49ers getting 4 touchdowns. That's pretty badass imo

[@16ktsgamma]

When people talk about the 49ers. They talk about Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and Fred Warner. When 49ers fans talk about the team is what is your favorite player and why. For Isaac Punts it's always focused on the Punter.

[@josemadriz5716]

I used to love wishnowsky even when Robbie Gould was on the team! Those guys are perfectionist

[@Marshydarshy]

You gonna do a Moody retrospective at the end of the season?

[@hitmanl520]

Mitch has been a baller

[@traveldoc1234]

It’s like why Ray Guy is in the NFL Hall of Fame.

[@Ishai1]

The fans are talking about it, but it's obviously not high on the list with the way Purdy, CMC, Aiyuk, Kittle, Deebo, Fred, Bosa and Ward are all playing. There are just too many great players making great plays, I couldn't even name them all, but we all notice how often he pins the other team inside the 5.

[@TeddyBelcher4kultrawide]

Same as last year, he was the best 49er 2019-2022-3+

[@rodneyrainey2021]

I like how he like tackle hes not afraid to lay a hit on somebody

[@kazoku1178]

Wishnowsky is the truth💯 #differencemaker

[@Obi1to1]

Most underrated kicker in the league!

[@blessedbeJesus]

Keep it going and maybe he can join Ray Guy in the Hall of Fame!

[@thedude4762]

Youre right but you got to give credit to the o line for giving him all the time in the world to make those beautiful punts

[@Jordan.Vaughn]

As 49ers fans we used to complain about him because he was inconsistent. Either the punt would be on the 2 yard line or it would be shanked and the opposing team would get on our 40. But since about halfway through last season he’s been Mr. Consistent. He’s definitely the best player on special teams. Mitch will punt it 60 yards and then everyone else gives up a 50 yard return so Mitch will tackle the returner to save a TD. What else does this guy have to do!?

[@wce05308]

Us Aussies grew up kicking a oval ball. Its in our DNA

[@poodeehoo]

Wishnowski and Gould last year was pivotal!

[@Ash-me]

Moody just need to make his FG and this team is unstoppable

[@Emankind]

Rugby! This is the Rugby thought process in a nutshell. Kicking for advantageous field position.

[@pipetonlov]

Going straight to HOF no stops!

[@worfsonofmogh1154]

Did you do a video about the successful punt fake by the Jets with Morestead against the Bills?

[@miltoncordonero1029]

Wishowski he is one of the best partner in the league go Niners🏈👍🙏

[@1lynchmob100]

49er fan,heck yeah Mitch can change field position,which makes your opponent drive farther and the percentage is against them adding the defense ,it's scary,he kicks them in ways are hard to catch and judge,add on If the player doesn't catch it l,it falls a certain way to be downed Close to the goal line..I have no problem saying Mitch is the 49ers best player,keep kicking like that and there getting the 6th ring

[@toomuchdrivetothrive]

Not only the best offense and defense but also the best punter. Imagine if we still had Robbie Gould.

[@markelscott100]

Robbie gould was too old moody kicks farther too

[@ScottKent]

Watched the first half...knew right then that I could get a review on Isaac Punts...went to bed.

[@autopumpprod]

If you really want to do a deep dive, check out Mitch Wishnowski as a holder. Niners field goal kickers never have to deal with a bad hold.

[@rhysmoyer8847]

THE BOOMING ONION!!!

[@Tillman]

Anyone complaining about using a 4th round pick on this guy now?

[@TheWellRoundedWarrior]

Nebraskan here for PUNTS!

[@rubenortega8390]

Bro stop ,, are punter is just okay .. hilarious😂