Josh Scobee next to test kicker's Bermuda Triangle by joining Saints

ChrisXVI · 03-04-2016, 08:02 AM

As I've done in the past, I want to welcome Josh Scobee to the Bermuda Triangle for kickers. The New Orleans Saints added the veteran kicker, Scobee announced on his Facebook page.

No kicker was under contract for the Saints heading into 2016 before this move. Adding Scobee means the land of disappearing kickers may have consumed Kai Forbath.

It's not totally off the wall to re-sign Forbath to compete with Scobee for the starting job. But I would imagine the Saints would look for a younger kicker this offseason to compete with Scobee for the starting gig.

I mentioned this in the Kai Forbath thread but figured it wouldn't be seen as easily there. Looks like we'll have another kicking competition in training camp only for Payton to pick the wrong one!

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|Mitch| · 03-04-2016, 08:06 AM

Doesn't matter who our kicker is. If he doesn't make 100% of his kicks; people will be calling for his head.

Because you know kicker is the only position you must be perfect

K Major · 03-04-2016, 08:09 AM

Saints FO really need to consider drafting a competent kicker in 2016.

I'm serious.

halloween 65 · 03-04-2016, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Saints FO really need to consider drafting a competent kicker in 2016.

I'm serious.

Kickers are moving up the food chain on teams. I would also look at drafting one. What round? I say 7th. Almost every team passes them up even late. I also think Morestead needs to take a haircut on his salary, way to steep for a kicker to pin opponents back just to let our D to get walked on.

RaginCajun83 · 03-04-2016, 08:35 AM

voodooido · 03-04-2016, 08:47 AM

And it was for 985K. ay to much for a backup kicker.

jeanpierre · 03-04-2016, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by voodooido

And it was for 985K. ay to much for a backup kicker.

Guaranteed?

voodooido · 03-04-2016, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Guaranteed?

According to this it is not.

New Orleans Saints Player Contracts, Salaries, & Transactions | Spotrac

ChrisXVI · 03-04-2016, 10:12 AM

Great kicker in Jacksonville... Embarrassing in Pittsburgh. Career 80%.

hagan714 · 03-04-2016, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Great kicker in Jacksonville... Embarrassing in Pittsburgh. Career 80%.

But Pitt in the second half of the season has always been considered the hardest stadium to kick in. so I give him a little rope. Plus dome kicking might be what the doctor ordered.

I am sticking with
UDFA Brad Craddock K Maryland 6003 192 4.88

Either way if whatever kicker can handle the kick off duties I would guess Thomas Morstead might get a bit nervous.

cap vs dead
2016 $4,450,000 $1,200,000
2017 $4,000,000 $250,000
2018 $4,150,000

Punter are there also this year. top on my list
UDFA Peter Mortll P Minnesota 6012 192 4.94

so I am interested at the kickoff capabilities which could make drafting a kicker not out of the question. To save some 3 mill in cap this year. But you need a punter that excels at pinning teams inside not only inside the 20 but Coffin corner and killing a punt inside the 10 as well. Booming 60 and 70 yard'ers are nice and needed when when your offense stinks. accuracy and directional punting IMO is a bigger issue.

Love sighing like this. It opens a whole new can of worms.

Can Thomas Morstead be replaced on the cheap?

03-04-2016, 08:02 AM	#1
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Josh Scobee next to test kicker's Bermuda Triangle by joining Saints As I've done in the past, I want to welcome Josh Scobee to the Bermuda Triangle for kickers. The New Orleans Saints added the veteran kicker, Scobee announced on his Facebook page. No kicker was under contract for the Saints heading into 2016 before this move. Adding Scobee means the land of disappearing kickers may have consumed Kai Forbath. It's not totally off the wall to re-sign Forbath to compete with Scobee for the starting job. But I would imagine the Saints would look for a younger kicker this offseason to compete with Scobee for the starting gig. Twitter I mentioned this in the Kai Forbath thread but figured it wouldn't be seen as easily there. Looks like we'll have another kicking competition in training camp only for Payton to pick the wrong one! read more Attached Thumbnails st thomas and BoneSaint like this.
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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Saints Sign Kicker Josh Scobee Originally Posted by K Major Saints FO really need to consider drafting a competent kicker in 2016. I'm serious. Kickers are moving up the food chain on teams. I would also look at drafting one. What round? I say 7th. Almost every team passes them up even late. I also think Morestead needs to take a haircut on his salary, way to steep for a kicker to pin opponents back just to let our D to get walked on. Beastmode likes this.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints Sign Kicker Josh Scobee Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Great kicker in Jacksonville... Embarrassing in Pittsburgh. Career 80%. But Pitt in the second half of the season has always been considered the hardest stadium to kick in. so I give him a little rope. Plus dome kicking might be what the doctor ordered. I am sticking with UDFA Brad Craddock K Maryland 6003 192 4.88 Either way if whatever kicker can handle the kick off duties I would guess Thomas Morstead might get a bit nervous. cap vs dead 2016 $4,450,000 $1,200,000 2017 $4,000,000 $250,000 2018 $4,150,000 Punter are there also this year. top on my list UDFA Peter Mortll P Minnesota 6012 192 4.94 so I am interested at the kickoff capabilities which could make drafting a kicker not out of the question. To save some 3 mill in cap this year. But you need a punter that excels at pinning teams inside not only inside the 20 but Coffin corner and killing a punt inside the 10 as well. Booming 60 and 70 yard'ers are nice and needed when when your offense stinks. accuracy and directional punting IMO is a bigger issue. Love sighing like this. It opens a whole new can of worms. Can Thomas Morstead be replaced on the cheap?
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