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Why Buffalo is the perfect landing spot for rookie punter Tommy Doman Jr.

The Bills believe Doman is worthy of competing for a roster spot because of his versatility, strength and familiarity punting in cold weather. The newest Bill has experience punting, holding and kicking.

"I was a kicker and kickoff guy at Michigan as the backup but also did it in high school. So, I've been doing all three for a long time," Doman said. "I describe it as the golf bug. I love that feeling of a great field goal, punt, kickoff, and seeing the ball fly. You just become addicted to every little piece that helps you get that feeling again and again."

Doman's got the special teams bug and is insanely committed to his craft. The punter averaged 44 yards per punt at Florida last season and downed 17 inside the 20. His career-average is 43.6.

"My preparation and my athleticism, I think, are the two things that make me stand out," Doman shared. "I'm very athletic and believe in my ability. I think the different things that I do are in the weight room, my field work, and my routine. Everything is built around being the best punter I can be.

"I'm just absolutely obsessed with everything special teams."

That obsession comes through loud and clear when you get a chance to talk to Doman. He wants to understand every little detail of the game and also ace the test when his name is called.

"It comes from a fire within to be the best punter I can be," Doman said of his love for the game. "Having a big glossary of kicking knowledge helps me adjust from one punt to the next. I don't want to be dumbfounded with something that I'm doing and have multiple bad reps. I want to have a lot of knowledge so I can diagnose what's going on, make the adjustment and move onto the next one."

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