Shayne Graham - NFC Special Teams Player of the Month

ikecomp · 10-30-2014, 12:32 PM

Not to come off like a douche but this is what he should be doing (not saying he should win special teams awards every month) but I expect an NFL kicker to be this accurate under 50 yards. Now, he just needs to stay consistent. There was a reason after all why he was cut earlier in the offseason.

Jack Vegas · 10-30-2014, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by ikecomp

There was a reason after all why he was cut earlier in the offseason.

Because they needed the roster spot. They wanted to put Fortt on IR and had to wait until he became eligible.

I like Graham. #7 most accurate kicker in NFL history. That's hard to argue with.

ikecomp · 10-30-2014, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

Because they needed the roster spot. They wanted to put Fortt on IR and had to wait until he became eligible.

I like Graham. #7 most accurate kicker in NFL history. That's hard to argue with.

He was also cut because Payton wasn't very impressed with the kicking in the pre-season. I think he was one of only 2 kickers to miss an extra point from the new test distance in the preseason.

Once again, the way he's kicking right now is what I would expect of any decent kicker in the NFL. If he starts hitting some 55+ yarders on a regular basis then I may change my tune. Until then, no real reason to celebrate.

Jack Vegas · 10-30-2014, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by ikecomp

He was also cut because Payton wasn't very impressed with the kicking in the pre-season. I think he was one of only 2 kickers to miss an extra point from the new test distance in the preseason.

Once again, the way he's kicking right now is what I would expect of any decent kicker in the NFL. If he starts hitting some 55+ yarders on a regular basis then I may change my tune. Until then, no real reason to celebrate.

Maybe no reason to celebrate. But the point is, people thought this was going to be a big issue and it's not been an issue at all.

And I sincerely doubt he was cut because Payton didn't want him. If that was the case, the Saints would've just signed another kicker instead of re-signing Graham 2 days later. There were plenty of good choices at the time.

10-30-2014, 12:32 PM	#1
ikecomp 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 329	Re: Shayne Graham - NFC Special Teams Player of the Month Not to come off like a douche but this is what he should be doing (not saying he should win special teams awards every month) but I expect an NFL kicker to be this accurate under 50 yards. Now, he just needs to stay consistent. There was a reason after all why he was cut earlier in the offseason.
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10-30-2014, 12:51 PM	#2
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Shayne Graham - NFC Special Teams Player of the Month Originally Posted by ikecomp There was a reason after all why he was cut earlier in the offseason. Because they needed the roster spot. They wanted to put Fortt on IR and had to wait until he became eligible. I like Graham. #7 most accurate kicker in NFL history. That's hard to argue with.
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10-30-2014, 02:19 PM	#3
ikecomp 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 329	Re: Shayne Graham - NFC Special Teams Player of the Month Originally Posted by Jack Vegas Because they needed the roster spot. They wanted to put Fortt on IR and had to wait until he became eligible. I like Graham. #7 most accurate kicker in NFL history. That's hard to argue with. He was also cut because Payton wasn't very impressed with the kicking in the pre-season. I think he was one of only 2 kickers to miss an extra point from the new test distance in the preseason. Once again, the way he's kicking right now is what I would expect of any decent kicker in the NFL. If he starts hitting some 55+ yarders on a regular basis then I may change my tune. Until then, no real reason to celebrate.
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10-30-2014, 03:06 PM	#4
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Shayne Graham - NFC Special Teams Player of the Month Originally Posted by ikecomp He was also cut because Payton wasn't very impressed with the kicking in the pre-season. I think he was one of only 2 kickers to miss an extra point from the new test distance in the preseason. Once again, the way he's kicking right now is what I would expect of any decent kicker in the NFL. If he starts hitting some 55+ yarders on a regular basis then I may change my tune. Until then, no real reason to celebrate. Maybe no reason to celebrate. But the point is, people thought this was going to be a big issue and it's not been an issue at all. And I sincerely doubt he was cut because Payton didn't want him. If that was the case, the Saints would've just signed another kicker instead of re-signing Graham 2 days later. There were plenty of good choices at the time.
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