What's Wrong With Lutz

jeanpierre · 01-11-2021, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

When kickers minds start to get to them they fall off and begin missing kicks. Some of them bounce back, but many of them just fall off. Lutz might be falling off. One would be hard pressed to find a replacement this late though.

Yep. Pretty much have to ride this thing out and hope he doesn't miss one that leads to tournament elimination...

Plus, there's the added bonus that if what injury ails him heals and he comes back and hits a big one - then his confidence will surge knowing his team had his back during a rough patch...

vpheughan · 01-11-2021, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Yep. Pretty much have to ride this thing out and hope he doesn't miss one that leads to tournament elimination...

Plus, there's the added bonus that if what injury ails him heals and he comes back and hits a big one - then his confidence will surge knowing his team had his back during a rough patch...

See Cody Parkey

Papa Voodoo · 01-11-2021, 10:04 AM

He doesn't look confident, I agree. I also don't think he is hurt. He's booming the kickoffs just fine. Hartley missed that one game winning short kick against Atlanta and went off the rails. Get angry Lutz and make that ball your B!

73Saint · 01-11-2021, 10:36 AM

I think he's hurt. Even Deuce mentioned it on the radio yesterday.

Bad timing for sure. Anyone else hate the call? I though we should have gone for it in that circumstance.

RefsRobbedUs · 01-11-2021, 10:57 AM

If he is hurt to the extent it's effecting his kicks you sign another kicker. He clearly lacks confidence right now

TheOak · 01-11-2021, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by RefsRobbedUs

If he is hurt to the extent it's effecting his kicks you sign another kicker. He clearly lacks confidence right now

You might sign another kicker. I am in the playoffs, have 4 M in cap space and last week all my RBs were gone due to COVID, I am saving that cap space in case a position I actually need gets blanked by COVID. phuck a kicker

jeanpierre · 01-11-2021, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

He doesn't look confident, I agree. I also don't think he is hurt. He's booming the kickoffs just fine. Hartley missed that one game winning short kick against Atlanta and went off the rails. Get angry Lutz and make that ball your B!

Letting it fly on a kickoff and kicking for accuracy up and over a rushing defensive line are two different animals...

jeanpierre · 01-11-2021, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

You might sign another kicker. I am in the playoffs, have 4 M in cap space and last week all my RBs were gone due to COVID, I am saving that cap space in case a position I actually need gets blanked by COVID. phuck a kicker

While I'd normally agree with you in signing one to the practice squad in leaving nothing to chance, I'd be worried at this stage with f'ing with the team chemistry, psyche as his teammates are still behind him...

AsylumGuido · 01-11-2021, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

While I'd normally agree with you in signing one to the practice squad in leaving nothing to chance, I'd be worried at this stage with f'ing with the team chemistry, psyche as his teammates are still behind him...

We've got at least a couple of kickers on speed dial if needed. Don't forget we had Chandler Catanzaro and Blair Walsh in for tryouts last week. Lutz' recent struggles aside, we are always just a COVID close contact away from having no kicker at all. It wouldn't surprise me if the Saints were daily testing them both so they can immediately clear the protocols. You can't add a player to the roster without two negative tests.

Edit: I just read that we also brought Walsh back in on Saturday for another visit.

WillMacKenzie · 01-11-2021, 12:29 PM

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01-11-2021, 08:57 AM	#11
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: What's Wrong With Lutz Originally Posted by rezburna When kickers minds start to get to them they fall off and begin missing kicks. Some of them bounce back, but many of them just fall off. Lutz might be falling off. One would be hard pressed to find a replacement this late though. Yep. Pretty much have to ride this thing out and hope he doesn't miss one that leads to tournament elimination... Plus, there's the added bonus that if what injury ails him heals and he comes back and hits a big one - then his confidence will surge knowing his team had his back during a rough patch... neugey, K Major and rezburna like this.

01-11-2021, 09:06 AM	#12
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,499	Re: What's Wrong With Lutz Originally Posted by jeanpierre Yep. Pretty much have to ride this thing out and hope he doesn't miss one that leads to tournament elimination... Plus, there's the added bonus that if what injury ails him heals and he comes back and hits a big one - then his confidence will surge knowing his team had his back during a rough patch... See Cody Parkey jnormand likes this.
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01-11-2021, 10:04 AM	#13
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,628	Re: What's Wrong With Lutz He doesn't look confident, I agree. I also don't think he is hurt. He's booming the kickoffs just fine. Hartley missed that one game winning short kick against Atlanta and went off the rails. Get angry Lutz and make that ball your B!

01-11-2021, 10:36 AM	#14
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: What's Wrong With Lutz I think he's hurt. Even Deuce mentioned it on the radio yesterday. Bad timing for sure. Anyone else hate the call? I though we should have gone for it in that circumstance.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Re: What's Wrong With Lutz Originally Posted by RefsRobbedUs If he is hurt to the extent it's effecting his kicks you sign another kicker. He clearly lacks confidence right now You might sign another kicker. I am in the playoffs, have 4 M in cap space and last week all my RBs were gone due to COVID, I am saving that cap space in case a position I actually need gets blanked by COVID. phuck a kicker jnormand and 73Saint like this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: What's Wrong With Lutz Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo He doesn't look confident, I agree. I also don't think he is hurt. He's booming the kickoffs just fine. Hartley missed that one game winning short kick against Atlanta and went off the rails. Get angry Lutz and make that ball your B! Letting it fly on a kickoff and kicking for accuracy up and over a rushing defensive line are two different animals... Rugby Saint II likes this.

01-11-2021, 11:59 AM	#18
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: What's Wrong With Lutz Originally Posted by TheOak You might sign another kicker. I am in the playoffs, have 4 M in cap space and last week all my RBs were gone due to COVID, I am saving that cap space in case a position I actually need gets blanked by COVID. phuck a kicker While I'd normally agree with you in signing one to the practice squad in leaving nothing to chance, I'd be worried at this stage with f'ing with the team chemistry, psyche as his teammates are still behind him...

01-11-2021, 12:18 PM	#19
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: What's Wrong With Lutz Originally Posted by jeanpierre While I'd normally agree with you in signing one to the practice squad in leaving nothing to chance, I'd be worried at this stage with f'ing with the team chemistry, psyche as his teammates are still behind him... We've got at least a couple of kickers on speed dial if needed. Don't forget we had Chandler Catanzaro and Blair Walsh in for tryouts last week. Lutz' recent struggles aside, we are always just a COVID close contact away from having no kicker at all. It wouldn't surprise me if the Saints were daily testing them both so they can immediately clear the protocols. You can't add a player to the roster without two negative tests. Edit: I just read that we also brought Walsh back in on Saturday for another visit.

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