Source: Saints would like to bring back kicker Kai Forbath

WhoDat!656 · 03-01-2016, 08:19 PM

The New Orleans Saints have had discussions with Kai Forbath and would like to bring the kicker back, a source told The Advocate.

Forbath, the veteran kicker who was signed midseason after the Saints cut Zach Hocker, made 9-of-13 field goals in 10 games with New Orleans.

Forbath buried two game-winning kicks for the Saints, blasting a 50-yard kick through the uprights to beat the Giants and a 30-yarder to beat Atlanta in the season finale.

But Forbath’s potential game-winner against Tennessee was blocked, one of two Forbath field goals that were blocked in New Orleans last season.

Source: Saints would like to bring back kicker Kai Forbath - Black and Gold

voodooido · 03-01-2016, 09:20 PM

650K with bonuses sounds about right. Bring in a couple UDFA's and let them fight it out.

vpheughan · 03-02-2016, 11:19 AM

Yes bring in some UDFA'S and cut the wrong one AGAIN!

Rugby Saint II · 03-02-2016, 12:14 PM

He isn't the answer. I don't know who is......but it ain't him.jmho

jonnyrotten · 03-02-2016, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

He isn't the answer. I don't know who is......but it ain't him.jmho

Couldn't agree more.

jeanpierre · 03-03-2016, 08:06 AM

WTH? Who is scouting place kickers?!?

burningmetal · 03-03-2016, 08:17 AM

I wish that Payton had a clue how to evaluate kickers. As much as they are useless in every way outside of kicking, the fact is that having a consistent kicker is very important. We haven't had a dependable one since Carney's first stint here. Even he was bad when he came back.

QBREES9 · 03-03-2016, 10:30 AM

Why can we find a kicker?

ChrisXVI · 03-03-2016, 11:28 AM

I still don't understand the decision to cut Dustin Hopkins and keep Zach Hocker going into last season. Hopkins was money all training camp and Hocker was regularly missing a kick or two. Please let us find someone reliable once and for all.

K Major · 03-03-2016, 11:48 AM

I partially blame our special teams/coaching staff.

It's time to draft and develop a competent kicker.

03-01-2016, 08:19 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	Source: Saints would like to bring back kicker Kai Forbath The New Orleans Saints have had discussions with Kai Forbath and would like to bring the kicker back, a source told The Advocate. Forbath, the veteran kicker who was signed midseason after the Saints cut Zach Hocker, made 9-of-13 field goals in 10 games with New Orleans. Forbath buried two game-winning kicks for the Saints, blasting a 50-yard kick through the uprights to beat the Giants and a 30-yarder to beat Atlanta in the season finale. But Forbath’s potential game-winner against Tennessee was blocked, one of two Forbath field goals that were blocked in New Orleans last season. Source: Saints would like to bring back kicker Kai Forbath - Black and Gold
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03-01-2016, 09:20 PM	#2
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,766	Re: Source: Saints would like to bring back kicker Kai Forbath 650K with bonuses sounds about right. Bring in a couple UDFA's and let them fight it out.
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03-02-2016, 11:19 AM	#3
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,520	Re: Source: Saints would like to bring back kicker Kai Forbath Yes bring in some UDFA'S and cut the wrong one AGAIN!
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03-02-2016, 12:14 PM	#4
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Source: Saints would like to bring back kicker Kai Forbath He isn't the answer. I don't know who is......but it ain't him.jmho jnormand, SapperSaint, jonnyrotten and 1 others like this.

03-02-2016, 12:56 PM	#5
jonnyrotten 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 511	Re: Source: Saints would like to bring back kicker Kai Forbath Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II He isn't the answer. I don't know who is......but it ain't him.jmho Couldn't agree more.

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burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Source: Saints would like to bring back kicker Kai Forbath I wish that Payton had a clue how to evaluate kickers. As much as they are useless in every way outside of kicking, the fact is that having a consistent kicker is very important. We haven't had a dependable one since Carney's first stint here. Even he was bad when he came back.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Source: Saints would like to bring back kicker Kai Forbath Why can we find a kicker?

03-03-2016, 11:28 AM	#9
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Source: Saints would like to bring back kicker Kai Forbath I still don't understand the decision to cut Dustin Hopkins and keep Zach Hocker going into last season. Hopkins was money all training camp and Hocker was regularly missing a kick or two. Please let us find someone reliable once and for all.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Source: Saints would like to bring back kicker Kai Forbath I partially blame our special teams/coaching staff. It's time to draft and develop a competent kicker.

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