Michael Dickson believes NRL star Matt Burton could excel in NFL punting, citing his strong leg and enthusiasm, especially after impressive training sessions.
Intense attention to detail, a big leg and a bit of delusion.
That's what Australian Super Bowl hero Michael Dickson says it would take for NRL star Matt Burton to make the leap into the high-stakes world of NFL punting.
Burton's towering bombs have garnered comparison to NFL punts for years, with the Canterbury five-eighth recently filmed blasting the pigskin more than 60 metres at pre-season training.
The 25-year-old has admitted his interest in a code hop and had the chance to train at the Las Vegas Raiders' facilities this week as the Bulldogs prepared for the NRL's opening round at Allegiant Stadium.