Saints Sign Martin Gramatica!!

rooncat · 12-13-2007, 12:23 AM

im just wanting him to make the extra points and lets pray in football terms that s all we gon need him for but i hope he can produce in the clutch he gets a chance with me

hagan714 · 12-13-2007, 06:26 AM

IR that makes a big difference. Thanks sam,
Well I am still concern about our kick coverage unit. I guess we will find out how good they are now that every kick off will be returnable.

LongTimeFan · 12-13-2007, 06:26 AM

I heard it on 1420 ESPN Radio yesterday but haven't read it anywhere..

mjf150 · 12-13-2007, 11:18 AM

I may be wrong, but based on their stats, I think that Gramatica is an improvement over Mare. Gramatica only had 8 attempts, but he did convert on 75% of them, with the longest being 48 yards. He was also 14-14 on PAT's. However, Carney is better than either of them IMO, but, unfortunately, we missed two opportunities to re-sign him this season.

Fleured · 12-13-2007, 12:49 PM

From what I saw in my time in TB he couldn't hit near the end zone nearly enough times on kickoffs.

dberce1 · 12-13-2007, 12:58 PM

One thing no one is mentioning (which is a huge asset), is Mare's ability to onside kick. The guy is money.

Now, if we could keep Bullocks off the 'hands' team

iceshack149 · 12-13-2007, 01:06 PM

I'm guessing that Weatherford will be kicking off again.
Weatherford has been the most consistent player for the Saints all year.

WhoDatQB · 12-13-2007, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I'm guessing that Weatherford will be kicking off again.
Weatherford has been the most consistent player for the Saints all year.

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that is exactly what I was thinking. Wetherford has a strong leg, leg him practice kicking off and send Automatica in when the attempt is less than 45 otherwise punt. I just hope we do not need any long FG's the rest of the way.

JOESAM2002 · 12-13-2007, 05:21 PM

Hey, if he's 50% he's as good as what we had. Have faith until he proves you wrong. Seems like everybody's down on him already and he hasn't kicked a ball for us yet. Sure he has a past but as much of it was good as was bad. Give the guy a chance.

MatthewT · 12-13-2007, 08:24 PM

I am with you JOESAM, give the little Hamburglar dude some slack.

12-13-2007, 12:23 AM	#21
rooncat What it Do Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bossier city Posts: 5	Re: Saints Sign Martin Gramatica!! im just wanting him to make the extra points and lets pray in football terms that s all we gon need him for but i hope he can produce in the clutch he gets a chance with me

12-13-2007, 06:26 AM	#22
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints Sign Martin Gramatica!! IR that makes a big difference. Thanks sam, Well I am still concern about our kick coverage unit. I guess we will find out how good they are now that every kick off will be returnable.

12-13-2007, 06:26 AM	#23
LongTimeFan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,403	Re: Saints sign K Martin Gramatica I heard it on 1420 ESPN Radio yesterday but haven't read it anywhere..

12-13-2007, 11:18 AM	#24
mjf150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 747	Re: Saints Sign Martin Gramatica!! I may be wrong, but based on their stats, I think that Gramatica is an improvement over Mare. Gramatica only had 8 attempts, but he did convert on 75% of them, with the longest being 48 yards. He was also 14-14 on PAT's. However, Carney is better than either of them IMO, but, unfortunately, we missed two opportunities to re-sign him this season.
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12-13-2007, 12:49 PM	#25
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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,258 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints Sign Martin Gramatica!! I'm guessing that Weatherford will be kicking off again. Weatherford has been the most consistent player for the Saints all year.

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WhoDatQB Boondock Saint Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: F***ing Atlanta Posts: 322	Re: Saints Sign Martin Gramatica!! Originally Posted by iceshack149 I'm guessing that Weatherford will be kicking off again. Weatherford has been the most consistent player for the Saints all year. ========== that is exactly what I was thinking. Wetherford has a strong leg, leg him practice kicking off and send Automatica in when the attempt is less than 45 otherwise punt. I just hope we do not need any long FG's the rest of the way.

12-13-2007, 05:21 PM	#29
JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	Re: Saints Sign Martin Gramatica!! Hey, if he's 50% he's as good as what we had. Have faith until he proves you wrong. Seems like everybody's down on him already and he hasn't kicked a ball for us yet. Sure he has a past but as much of it was good as was bad. Give the guy a chance.

12-13-2007, 08:24 PM	#30
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Saints Sign Martin Gramatica!! I am with you JOESAM, give the little Hamburglar dude some slack.