Carney MUST Go

MatthewT · 11-16-2009, 05:41 PM

Everyone makes great points regarding this topic. I don't think Payton was going to kick that long field goal regardless of the kicker. In hind sight, he should have gone for the first. I believe the intention was to pin the Rams deep, so I have no idea what Morestead was thinking. Anything under 50 yards is in Carney's indoor range. The problem is anything over 40 becomes a crap shot for all kickers, and the way Bulger was picking apart the secondary, no way you give the Rams that short of a field.

Yes, with the mounting injuries it's very tough to keep both kickers. It would be an easy decision if Carney was doing bad, but the truth is he is having a very good consistent year. It would also be difficult to lose a very talented Hartley, as we all know he would be snatched up in a heartbeat. My guess if things get bad enough for roster spots, then Hartley is going to probably be IR'd with that so called ankle sprain that is showing up on the injury reports.

Rugby Saint II · 11-16-2009, 05:43 PM

Payton doesn't want to replace Carney because that decision didn't work out right the first time. It was necessary when Hartley was out for 4 games. But I'm still wondering why Hartley was a scrub when we picked him up off the street, yes he was perfect last season but he didn't look good in preseason as I recall. I don't believe Payton is sold on him right now. And yes the punt was terrible. I was surprised to see Moorestead not drop that punt inside the 20. He looked good on the kickoff to start the game but was short on kick offs the rest of the game.

neugey · 11-16-2009, 06:05 PM

Guys - I've got an idea. Sign a kicker that won't take up a roster spot. His name's Gus and he can kick it 100 yards straight.

11-16-2009, 05:41 PM	#1
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Carney MUST Go Everyone makes great points regarding this topic. I don't think Payton was going to kick that long field goal regardless of the kicker. In hind sight, he should have gone for the first. I believe the intention was to pin the Rams deep, so I have no idea what Morestead was thinking. Anything under 50 yards is in Carney's indoor range. The problem is anything over 40 becomes a crap shot for all kickers, and the way Bulger was picking apart the secondary, no way you give the Rams that short of a field. Yes, with the mounting injuries it's very tough to keep both kickers. It would be an easy decision if Carney was doing bad, but the truth is he is having a very good consistent year. It would also be difficult to lose a very talented Hartley, as we all know he would be snatched up in a heartbeat. My guess if things get bad enough for roster spots, then Hartley is going to probably be IR'd with that so called ankle sprain that is showing up on the injury reports.

11-16-2009, 05:43 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	Re: Carney MUST Go Payton doesn't want to replace Carney because that decision didn't work out right the first time. It was necessary when Hartley was out for 4 games. But I'm still wondering why Hartley was a scrub when we picked him up off the street, yes he was perfect last season but he didn't look good in preseason as I recall. I don't believe Payton is sold on him right now. And yes the punt was terrible. I was surprised to see Moorestead not drop that punt inside the 20. He looked good on the kickoff to start the game but was short on kick offs the rest of the game.

11-16-2009, 06:05 PM	#3
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,858 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Carney MUST Go Guys - I've got an idea. Sign a kicker that won't take up a roster spot. His name's Gus and he can kick it 100 yards straight.