Broncos release K Matt Prater

SmashMouth · 10-04-2014, 07:49 AM

Broncos take risk with Matt Prater's release - ESPN

W. Kovacs · 10-04-2014, 12:03 PM

Quick Preface: As a fellow Hokie, I love me some Shayne Graham.

But can anyone tell me why in the world this guy isn't on our roster yet? He got cut 12 hours ago!!

Broncos release K Matt Prater

QBREES9 · 10-04-2014, 12:33 PM

Sign him!!!!!

VegasSaint9 · 10-04-2014, 12:34 PM

Yeah you would think that we would've by now. Idk about you but having the Saints offense only needing to make it to the 40 yard line to score points is quite scary.

WhoDat!656 · 10-04-2014, 01:03 PM

When did Graham become the reason for the Saints 1-3 record?

W. Kovacs · 10-04-2014, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

When did Graham become the reason for the Saints 1-3 record?

I don't think anyone said he is the reason we are 1-3 but he's definitely a weak link and Prater would (likely) be a huge upgrade.

|Mitch| · 10-04-2014, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by W. Kovacs

would (likely) be a huge upgrade.

That's what we think about all new kickers, including Graham...

Danno · 10-04-2014, 03:10 PM

My only concern is signing a kicker with alcohol problems in New Orleans.

Then again, his contract can always be written to protect us from him slipping. And there's tons of AA groups in New Orleans to lend their support.

jeanpierre · 10-04-2014, 03:52 PM

Cold weather kicker, more reliable than Graham?!?

He's an aged veteran, surprised we haven't signed him...

WHODATINCA · 10-04-2014, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

My only concern is signing a kicker with alcohol problems in New Orleans.

Then again, his contract can always be written to protect us from him slipping. And there's tons of AA groups in New Orleans to lend their support.

That is wishful thinking, Danno.

I'm not saying I know anything about this guy or his substance abuse problems mind you. But, having problems twice doesn't sound like bad luck to me.

But, honestly, I don't care if they have to roll the guy onto the field in a wheel barrow -- if he could stand up and kick it through the goal posts 85-90% of the time.

So, whatever, I'm in.

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VegasSaint9 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 360	Re: Matt Prater Cut Yeah you would think that we would've by now. Idk about you but having the Saints offense only needing to make it to the 40 yard line to score points is quite scary.

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W. Kovacs 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 514	Re: Matt Prater Cut Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 When did Graham become the reason for the Saints 1-3 record? I don't think anyone said he is the reason we are 1-3 but he's definitely a weak link and Prater would (likely) be a huge upgrade.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Matt Prater Cut Originally Posted by W. Kovacs would (likely) be a huge upgrade. That's what we think about all new kickers, including Graham... WHODATINCA likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Broncos release K Matt Prater My only concern is signing a kicker with alcohol problems in New Orleans. Then again, his contract can always be written to protect us from him slipping. And there's tons of AA groups in New Orleans to lend their support.

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WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: Broncos release K Matt Prater Originally Posted by Danno My only concern is signing a kicker with alcohol problems in New Orleans. Then again, his contract can always be written to protect us from him slipping. And there's tons of AA groups in New Orleans to lend their support. That is wishful thinking, Danno. I'm not saying I know anything about this guy or his substance abuse problems mind you. But, having problems twice doesn't sound like bad luck to me. But, honestly, I don't care if they have to roll the guy onto the field in a wheel barrow -- if he could stand up and kick it through the goal posts 85-90% of the time. So, whatever, I'm in.

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