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Just as I thought ...

Saints sign former Vikings K Blair Walsh to their practice squad

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, New Orleans will sign former Minnesota kicker Blair Walsh to its practice squad.

“Never know when a COVID issue might arise during the playoffs, so they’ll keep Walsh in testing protocols as a contingency plan,” Pelissero said on Twitter.

Walsh last appeared in the playoffs for the Vikings in the 2015 season. I don’t think I have to tell Vikings fans what happened, but just in case: He went 3-4 on field goals, missing the would-be game-winner from 27 yards away, giving the Seahawks the 10-9 win.

Some of the Vikings’ playoff woes are on account of crucial missed kicks and Walsh contributed to that. The Saints also had a hand in knocking out the Vikings in the 2009 NFC Championship game.

Sure, the Vikings have gotten revenge with the Minneapolis Miracle and the overtime victory in 2019, but I’m sure Minnesota fans wouldn’t mind if Walsh missed some important kicks for New Orleans.

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Justin Tucker missed a kick similar to Lutz's yesterday from the right hash. Neither misses were total shanks, just not quite guided right. I think Lutz will shake it off and be fine.

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Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 911321)

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...

You would be agreeing with the other fellow. I wouldn't sign a kicker now for the reasons I stated as well as yours. Id rather see Peat with a square toe shoe like we used in high school kicking straight on.

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Originally Posted by neugey (Post 911336)

Justin Tucker missed a kick similar to Lutz's yesterday from the right hash. Neither misses were total shanks, just not quite guided right. I think Lutz will shake it off and be fine.

No one is upset about that kick, Lutz has made only 4 of his last 9 FG attempts.

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hopefully Walsh stays on the PS...but on the other side, maybe he has gotten all the misses out of his system.

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A dodgy FG kicker can lose you the game.

I think it is more an injury that is causing Lutz to mess up. More so that he has a psychological problem.

It is PROFESSIONAL football, and the Sainst need to work out what is best for the organisation

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Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 911266)

Lutsz got hurt in the week 13 game against Atlanta.

He was 20 of 22 on the season for FGs, since then he is 4 of 9

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There is the evidence that convinced me 100%. My eyes have been telling me he was hurt. Now, we need him to heal quickly. If it's an injury then I don't see Sean trotting him out for a long distance kick. Maybe go for it on fourth down even more than we do now. I'm certainly not giving up on the best kicker since the great Morton Anderson.