Let's Hope the Payton is Ready to Re-Sign Carney Once Scobee is Back for the Jags

QBREES9 · 11-05-2007, 02:46 PM

Let's Hope the Payton is Ready to Re-Sign Carney Once Scobee is Back for the Jags
Below is an excerpt from a Sept. 12th story on the Jags' website regarding the signing of John Carney to replace their kicker, Josh Scobee, who hurt his quad during warm ups:

"The Jaguars signed 43-year-old John Carney to a one-year contract, telling him he would be around as long as Scobee is on the shelf. Carney and four others, including Mike Vanderjagt and Billy Cundiff, worked out for the team Tuesday. The Jags decided on Carney because he offered the best combination of accuracy and leg strength."

It has now been more than 6 weeks since the injury to Scobee occurred, which was the outer limit to how long he was project to be out, such that Carney's release from the Jags should take place shortly. Let's hope that Payton is not too proud to admit a mistake and will re-sign Carney to finish the 2007 season. We cannot afford to leave easy points on the field - it has already cost us one game (Panthers).

That said, I would keep Mare on the roster to handle kickoffs and would let him try the long field goal attempts where it is clear that Carney just does not have the leg to get it there. Mare has plenty of leg, just needs work on the accuracy.

It's a shame to tie up 2 roster spots on place kickers, but having good performance in both special teams aspects in more important than having a fourth tight end. We can spend a mid to low round pick next year on an all in one place kicker.

JOESAM2002 · 11-05-2007, 02:57 PM

Never happen. If they sign anyone it'll be soon.

andersen · 11-05-2007, 04:10 PM

Didn't Carney kick-off yesterday?? And, did we get past the 30??

frankeefrank · 11-05-2007, 04:22 PM

last time i checked Carney couldn't hit an extra point

Poster · 11-09-2007, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by frankeefrank

last time i checked Carney couldn't hit an extra point

Totally. I mean, he's only made 526 out of 534 over his career. And that includes 4 missed in the last 10 years! What a loser.

MatthewT · 11-09-2007, 04:54 PM

I would welcome Carney back in a heartbeat. I would rather take my chance on him, rather than taking a chance on Mare at a critical time. As for kickoffs, I would not worry about loosing Mare. Weatherford can handle the kickoffs. No way would I keep two kickers on the team at this point.

Dan the Man · 11-09-2007, 05:37 PM

I would love to have Carney back. But if I were Carney, then Payton, Loomis, and Benson better be ready to get on their knees and kiss my bare behind while holding two thumbs up for the cameras.

JOESAM2002 · 11-09-2007, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

I would welcome Carney back in a heartbeat. I would rather take my chance on him, rather than taking a chance on Mare at a critical time. As for kickoffs, I would not worry about loosing Mare. Weatherford can handle the kickoffs. No way would I keep two kickers on the team at this point.

So would I. But it might be to late when he is and if he is available. I never disliked Carney, I thought it was great when we signed him. To me it looks like we're stuck with Mr. Wide right.

11-05-2007, 02:46 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Let's Hope the Payton is Ready to Re-Sign Carney Once Scobee is Back for the Jags Let's Hope the Payton is Ready to Re-Sign Carney Once Scobee is Back for the Jags Below is an excerpt from a Sept. 12th story on the Jags' website regarding the signing of John Carney to replace their kicker, Josh Scobee, who hurt his quad during warm ups: "The Jaguars signed 43-year-old John Carney to a one-year contract, telling him he would be around as long as Scobee is on the shelf. Carney and four others, including Mike Vanderjagt and Billy Cundiff, worked out for the team Tuesday. The Jags decided on Carney because he offered the best combination of accuracy and leg strength." It has now been more than 6 weeks since the injury to Scobee occurred, which was the outer limit to how long he was project to be out, such that Carney's release from the Jags should take place shortly. Let's hope that Payton is not too proud to admit a mistake and will re-sign Carney to finish the 2007 season. We cannot afford to leave easy points on the field - it has already cost us one game (Panthers). That said, I would keep Mare on the roster to handle kickoffs and would let him try the long field goal attempts where it is clear that Carney just does not have the leg to get it there. Mare has plenty of leg, just needs work on the accuracy. It's a shame to tie up 2 roster spots on place kickers, but having good performance in both special teams aspects in more important than having a fourth tight end. We can spend a mid to low round pick next year on an all in one place kicker.

11-05-2007, 02:57 PM	#2
JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	Re: Let's Hope the Payton is Ready to Re-Sign Carney Once Scobee is Back for the Jags Never happen. If they sign anyone it'll be soon.

11-05-2007, 04:10 PM	#3
andersen With an "E" Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 429	Re: Let's Hope the Payton is Ready to Re-Sign Carney Once Scobee is Back for the Jags Didn't Carney kick-off yesterday?? And, did we get past the 30??

11-05-2007, 04:22 PM	#4
frankeefrank 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 775	Re: Let's Hope the Payton is Ready to Re-Sign Carney Once Scobee is Back for the Jags last time i checked Carney couldn't hit an extra point
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Poster Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Let's Hope the Payton is Ready to Re-Sign Carney Once Scobee is Back for the Jags Originally Posted by frankeefrank last time i checked Carney couldn't hit an extra point Totally. I mean, he's only made 526 out of 534 over his career. And that includes 4 missed in the last 10 years! What a loser.
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11-09-2007, 04:54 PM	#6
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,705	Re: Let's Hope the Payton is Ready to Re-Sign Carney Once Scobee is Back for the Jags I would welcome Carney back in a heartbeat. I would rather take my chance on him, rather than taking a chance on Mare at a critical time. As for kickoffs, I would not worry about loosing Mare. Weatherford can handle the kickoffs. No way would I keep two kickers on the team at this point.

11-09-2007, 05:37 PM	#7
Dan the Man Registered Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 87	Re: Let's Hope the Payton is Ready to Re-Sign Carney Once Scobee is Back for the Jags I would love to have Carney back. But if I were Carney, then Payton, Loomis, and Benson better be ready to get on their knees and kiss my bare behind while holding two thumbs up for the cameras.

11-09-2007, 05:53 PM	#8
JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	Re: Let's Hope the Payton is Ready to Re-Sign Carney Once Scobee is Back for the Jags Originally Posted by MatthewT I would welcome Carney back in a heartbeat. I would rather take my chance on him, rather than taking a chance on Mare at a critical time. As for kickoffs, I would not worry about loosing Mare. Weatherford can handle the kickoffs. No way would I keep two kickers on the team at this point. So would I. But it might be to late when he is and if he is available. I never disliked Carney, I thought it was great when we signed him. To me it looks like we're stuck with Mr. Wide right.