Rookie Punter Impressing Steelers

AP-PA--Steelers pay big price for punter, but like what they've seen

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers never paid more heavily for a punter than they did Daniel Sepulveda, giving up a fourth and sixth-round pick to get him.

So far, they're not disappointed with their investment. The Steelers were delighted with Sepulveda's 50-yard average on four punts Saturday against Washington.

The Baylor rookie punter was their standout during a dreary first half of a game the Steelers would win 12-10 on three field goals in the fourth quarter. The Steelers have devoted more time to the kicking game under Mike Tomlin than with any previous coach.

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