Kicker

saintfan · 08-26-2014, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Dimeke made all 4 kicks today, Graham 3 of 4.

I'm leaning toward Dimeke, could be our kicker of the future.

Yeah. It's been essentially even with Dimeke holding what I'd call a slight edge. All we need now is a waterboy, and I'm still available...

Beastmode · 08-26-2014, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Idk. I hate not trusting the kicker. It was so automatic with Morton Anderson. I didnt even sweat. Now I get all queasy when our kickers line up. I'll never feel that sense of security again. I miss it.

I was thinking about that the other day, we had the best kicker in the NFL of all time. We also went nowhere. No thanks, I'll take this current kicker situation along with the queasy feeling.

brees84 · 08-26-2014, 02:38 PM

canucksaint · 08-26-2014, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

The G'nats are going to release K Brandon McManus (6' 3", 201 lbs)...

McManus routinely has kickoffs exit the endzone by ten (10) yds...

I'd like the Saints to claim him and bring him in for a look...[/B]

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Barry from MS · 08-26-2014, 07:21 PM

I don't trust Graham. Bengals folks warned us that he's not a clutch kicker, and they had him in his prime. He missed a freakin' preseason extra point from 33 yards out this year...that tells me right there that he has lapses in concentration. And those misses in Seattle in the playoffs still doesn't sit too well for me, regardless of the weather or the "crowd" noise.

Give me Dimke.

Schmohams · 08-26-2014, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Kicker is the only position that I am aware of where college experience directly translates to NFL ability and experience. Most college kickers kick the majority of their career out doors so coming to the NFL may actually make things a little easier.

College crowds can be just as large and loud.
The defense doesn't affect a kickers accuracy.
Difference between the ball is a 1/2 a stripe and a very slight size difference.

Everything else is moot.

Now that I think about it, kicking is similar to golf.

I would say that is true 90% of the time. Although I wasn't alive at the time of Russell Erxleben, I've heard some terrifying stories.

RailBoss · 08-26-2014, 10:34 PM

I know Euphoria is not losing any sleep over the kicker situation. But you better believe Coach is, he is still plagued with Hartley nightmares.

arsaint · 08-26-2014, 10:50 PM

Pick whoever can kick off the deepest to give TM's leg some rest.

Then go for 2 all the time and go for it on 4th if we're on the plus side of the field. Nothing stops the B&G Express this year - ok, well just the celebration in NOLA in mid-February...

Jack Vegas · 08-27-2014, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by brees84

I saw a video of Hartley somewhere. Some sort of kicker clinic and he was trying 70 yds field goals. lol

Well, sure, he knew if he tried a 25-yarder he'd miss and look stupid. At least with the 70-yarder nobody expects him to make it.

Anyway, I'm Team Dimke, but I think we should keep both kickers.

Seer1 · 08-27-2014, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I was thinking about that the other day, we had the best kicker in the NFL of all time. We also went nowhere. No thanks, I'll take this current kicker situation along with the queasy feeling.

I'm sorry Beast, but I have to call bull**** on this one. I can think of at least two games last year that didn't happen for us because of one player's toe. When we're looking for a home field track to February, two games are huge!

08-26-2014, 02:07 PM	#11
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Kicker Originally Posted by Danno Dimeke made all 4 kicks today, Graham 3 of 4. I'm leaning toward Dimeke, could be our kicker of the future. Yeah. It's been essentially even with Dimeke holding what I'd call a slight edge. All we need now is a waterboy, and I'm still available...

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Kicker Originally Posted by jnormand Idk. I hate not trusting the kicker. It was so automatic with Morton Anderson. I didnt even sweat. Now I get all queasy when our kickers line up. I'll never feel that sense of security again. I miss it. I was thinking about that the other day, we had the best kicker in the NFL of all time. We also went nowhere. No thanks, I'll take this current kicker situation along with the queasy feeling. WhoDat!656 likes this.
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canucksaint 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 227	Re: Kicker Originally Posted by jeanpierre The G'nats are going to release K Brandon McManus (6' 3", 201 lbs)... McManus routinely has kickoffs exit the endzone by ten (10) yds... I'd like the Saints to claim him and bring him in for a look...[/B] Just traded to Broncos Broncos acquire kicker Brandon McManus in trade with Giants \| ProFootballTalk

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Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Kicker I don't trust Graham. Bengals folks warned us that he's not a clutch kicker, and they had him in his prime. He missed a freakin' preseason extra point from 33 yards out this year...that tells me right there that he has lapses in concentration. And those misses in Seattle in the playoffs still doesn't sit too well for me, regardless of the weather or the "crowd" noise. Give me Dimke.

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Schmohams 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 551	Re: Kicker Originally Posted by TheOak Kicker is the only position that I am aware of where college experience directly translates to NFL ability and experience. Most college kickers kick the majority of their career out doors so coming to the NFL may actually make things a little easier. College crowds can be just as large and loud. The defense doesn't affect a kickers accuracy. Difference between the ball is a 1/2 a stripe and a very slight size difference. Everything else is moot. Now that I think about it, kicking is similar to golf. I would say that is true 90% of the time. Although I wasn't alive at the time of Russell Erxleben, I've heard some terrifying stories. TheOak likes this.

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RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Kicker I know Euphoria is not losing any sleep over the kicker situation. But you better believe Coach is, he is still plagued with Hartley nightmares.

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arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,716	Re: Kicker Pick whoever can kick off the deepest to give TM's leg some rest. Then go for 2 all the time and go for it on 4th if we're on the plus side of the field. Nothing stops the B&G Express this year - ok, well just the celebration in NOLA in mid-February...

08-27-2014, 01:16 AM	#19
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Kicker Originally Posted by brees84 I saw a video of Hartley somewhere. Some sort of kicker clinic and he was trying 70 yds field goals. lol Well, sure, he knew if he tried a 25-yarder he'd miss and look stupid. At least with the 70-yarder nobody expects him to make it. Anyway, I'm Team Dimke, but I think we should keep both kickers. dizzle88 likes this.
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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Kicker Originally Posted by Beastmode I was thinking about that the other day, we had the best kicker in the NFL of all time. We also went nowhere. No thanks, I'll take this current kicker situation along with the queasy feeling. I'm sorry Beast, but I have to call bull**** on this one. I can think of at least two games last year that didn't happen for us because of one player's toe. When we're looking for a home field track to February, two games are huge!

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