New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley off to a good start

papz · 09-22-2012, 11:18 AM

An offseason and training camp of competition apparently has done New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley some good.

After beating out veteran kicker John Kasay in a training camp battle, Hartley is off to a splendid start to open the season. He has made all three of his field-goal attempts, including a career long 53-yard in last week's loss to the Carolina Panthers.

"It's always good to get off to a strong start, but at the same time it doesn't change anything," Hartley said. "My preparation week in and week out is the same. I'm going out and getting the reps with Chase (Daniel, the holder) and Justin (Drecher, the long snapper) and making sure I'm striking the ball well."

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lynwood · 09-22-2012, 12:12 PM

Hartley was the right choice

dizzle88 · 09-22-2012, 12:13 PM

For once, Hartley can't get blamed for the losses

QBREES9 · 09-22-2012, 10:37 PM

Hartley is the man

D_it_up · 09-23-2012, 05:25 AM

I'm glad we held on to Hartley over Kasay. After watching him blast that 53-yarder last Sunday, he showed he has the leg for possible game-winners or clutch FG's later on down the road. A lot of Kasay's kicks seemed too flat and shaky a lot of times. They really made me nervous. He did an admirable job last year, but it was the right call to keep the NFC Championship game hero and Super Bowl record-breaker on the roster.

TheOak · 09-23-2012, 01:22 PM

So much for all of that!

Rugby Saint II · 09-23-2012, 01:34 PM

You just had to say it, didn't you?

Jamessr · 09-23-2012, 01:38 PM

are you guys really bashing hartley?

Here comes the bandwagon threads...

TheOak · 09-23-2012, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Jamessr

are you guys really bashing hartley?

Here comes the bandwagon threads...

Umm no. I've never been on that wagon.

Jamessr · 09-23-2012, 01:46 PM

I would of Preferred kasey myself...

09-22-2012, 11:18 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,695	New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley off to a good start An offseason and training camp of competition apparently has done New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley some good. After beating out veteran kicker John Kasay in a training camp battle, Hartley is off to a splendid start to open the season. He has made all three of his field-goal attempts, including a career long 53-yard in last week's loss to the Carolina Panthers. "It's always good to get off to a strong start, but at the same time it doesn't change anything," Hartley said. "My preparation week in and week out is the same. I'm going out and getting the reps with Chase (Daniel, the holder) and Justin (Drecher, the long snapper) and making sure I'm striking the ball well." New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley off to a good start - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
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09-22-2012, 12:12 PM	#2
lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	Re: New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley off to a good start Hartley was the right choice WhoDat!656 likes this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838	Re: New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley off to a good start For once, Hartley can't get blamed for the losses

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09-23-2012, 05:25 AM	#5
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley off to a good start I'm glad we held on to Hartley over Kasay. After watching him blast that 53-yarder last Sunday, he showed he has the leg for possible game-winners or clutch FG's later on down the road. A lot of Kasay's kicks seemed too flat and shaky a lot of times. They really made me nervous. He did an admirable job last year, but it was the right call to keep the NFC Championship game hero and Super Bowl record-breaker on the roster.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	So much for all of that! HouYat likes this.

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Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley off to a good start are you guys really bashing hartley? Here comes the bandwagon threads...

09-23-2012, 01:41 PM	#9
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Originally Posted by Jamessr are you guys really bashing hartley? Here comes the bandwagon threads... Umm no. I've never been on that wagon.

09-23-2012, 01:46 PM	#10
Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley off to a good start I would of Preferred kasey myself...