Brees Takes Fans to Task for Booing Kicker

Cassady37 · 11-08-2007, 10:23 PM

Sorry, if the numb-nuts kicker had a history of hitting consistently for us, it would be a different story. But as of yet, he hasn't proven we can rely on him for the clutch kick. And Payton holding onto him when other kickers are out there that can at least give a fresh perspective, is infuriating. I read somewhere Payton said after he made that last field goal, "ok, we're good now." Ummmm....what, were there not two other field goals missed? Sorry, I was the one pulling for him to miss the third one so it would force a change. O-well, when he misses for us in a BIG game, I don't want to hear all the whining about how we should have made a change.

Dan the Man · 11-08-2007, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by Cassady37

Sorry, if the numb-nuts kicker had a history of hitting consistently for us, it would be a different story. But as of yet, he hasn't proven we can rely on him for the clutch kick. And Payton holding onto him when other kickers are out there that can at least give a fresh perspective, is infuriating. I read somewhere Payton said after he made that last field goal, "ok, we're good now." Ummmm....what, were there not two other field goals missed? Sorry, I was the one pulling for him to miss the third one so it would force a change. O-well, when he misses for us in a BIG game, I don't want to hear all the whining about how we should have made a change.

Nobody is saying that he doesn't suck as a kicker. We're just saying it's stupid to boo him before he even kicks the FG.

Budsdrinker · 11-09-2007, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by Cassady37

Sorry, if the numb-nuts kicker had a history of hitting consistently for us, it would be a different story. But as of yet, he hasn't proven we can rely on him for the clutch kick. And Payton holding onto him when other kickers are out there that can at least give a fresh perspective, is infuriating. I read somewhere Payton said after he made that last field goal, "ok, we're good now." Ummmm....what, were there not two other field goals missed? Sorry, I was the one pulling for him to miss the third one so it would force a change. O-well, when he misses for us in a BIG game, I don't want to hear all the whining about how we should have made a change.

The only thing I have to asked is what kickers out there are you referring to?
Gramatica? cut by Dallas for missing too many
Vanderjagt? also cut by Dallas for missing too many also missed a game winner against the Pats when playing for the Colts a couple of years ago.
All kickers go through this period. We had O'Brien because the 49'ers released him for missing too many. Than we got Carney because the Chargers cut him for missing too many.
The Texans have Kris Brown because the Steelers cut him some years ago for missing kicks. If you look at Morten Andersen's last year with the Saints he even missed more than he ever did before and then turned it around for the Falcons and rubbed our face in it. Just about all kickers go through this whether it's a problem with an unfamiliar holder or the kicker's mechanics it's just something they have to work out. Hopefully he can correct it quickly if not he won't be in a Saints uniform next year but like it or not we will be stuck with him the rest of the year so we might as well try to support him. Hopefully the offense will score more TD's and we don't have to worry about FG's.

11-08-2007, 10:23 PM	#1
Cassady37 100th Post Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 337	Re: Brees Takes Fans to Task for Booing Kicker Sorry, if the numb-nuts kicker had a history of hitting consistently for us, it would be a different story. But as of yet, he hasn't proven we can rely on him for the clutch kick. And Payton holding onto him when other kickers are out there that can at least give a fresh perspective, is infuriating. I read somewhere Payton said after he made that last field goal, "ok, we're good now." Ummmm....what, were there not two other field goals missed? Sorry, I was the one pulling for him to miss the third one so it would force a change. O-well, when he misses for us in a BIG game, I don't want to hear all the whining about how we should have made a change.

11-08-2007, 10:47 PM	#2
Dan the Man Registered Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 87	Re: Brees Takes Fans to Task for Booing Kicker Originally Posted by Cassady37 Sorry, if the numb-nuts kicker had a history of hitting consistently for us, it would be a different story. But as of yet, he hasn't proven we can rely on him for the clutch kick. And Payton holding onto him when other kickers are out there that can at least give a fresh perspective, is infuriating. I read somewhere Payton said after he made that last field goal, "ok, we're good now." Ummmm....what, were there not two other field goals missed? Sorry, I was the one pulling for him to miss the third one so it would force a change. O-well, when he misses for us in a BIG game, I don't want to hear all the whining about how we should have made a change. Nobody is saying that he doesn't suck as a kicker. We're just saying it's stupid to boo him before he even kicks the FG.

11-09-2007, 08:12 AM	#3
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Brees Takes Fans to Task for Booing Kicker Originally Posted by Cassady37 Sorry, if the numb-nuts kicker had a history of hitting consistently for us, it would be a different story. But as of yet, he hasn't proven we can rely on him for the clutch kick. And Payton holding onto him when other kickers are out there that can at least give a fresh perspective, is infuriating. I read somewhere Payton said after he made that last field goal, "ok, we're good now." Ummmm....what, were there not two other field goals missed? Sorry, I was the one pulling for him to miss the third one so it would force a change. O-well, when he misses for us in a BIG game, I don't want to hear all the whining about how we should have made a change. The only thing I have to asked is what kickers out there are you referring to? Gramatica? cut by Dallas for missing too many Vanderjagt? also cut by Dallas for missing too many also missed a game winner against the Pats when playing for the Colts a couple of years ago. All kickers go through this period. We had O'Brien because the 49'ers released him for missing too many. Than we got Carney because the Chargers cut him for missing too many. The Texans have Kris Brown because the Steelers cut him some years ago for missing kicks. If you look at Morten Andersen's last year with the Saints he even missed more than he ever did before and then turned it around for the Falcons and rubbed our face in it. Just about all kickers go through this whether it's a problem with an unfamiliar holder or the kicker's mechanics it's just something they have to work out. Hopefully he can correct it quickly if not he won't be in a Saints uniform next year but like it or not we will be stuck with him the rest of the year so we might as well try to support him. Hopefully the offense will score more TD's and we don't have to worry about FG's.