Where's Waldo?

[Guiness]

Ya, it would seem that way. But now that he is missing even 40-50 yarders regularly; they might have second thoughts.

Yup, I wonder if they re-evaluate after the two misses (42 and 43?) yesterday.

Rackers and Cundiff are the two obvious guys out there. I knew Cundiff was loco, Rackers I didn't. He had one good and one very good season for Houston, I'd think his phone ringing would be a good thing. It would be nice if we could hold on to Crosby one way or another, I do think his problem is temporary.

[red]

i think one big reason that crosby is still here is that it sounds like he's making everything in practice. tough to fault a guy doing everything right the other 6 days of the week, and even in pregame

[Patler]

i think one big reason that crosby is still here is that it sounds like he's making everything in practice. tough to fault a guy doing everything right the other 6 days of the week, and even in pregame

Especially when he was solid last year, set a team record for consecutive field goals, and started the season very well.
But at some point......

[Patler]

Cundiff has always been erratic, hasn't he?
Rackers isn't ancient for a kicker, and has always been pretty good; yet no one seems to want him now. Must not make a good first impression!!!

[red]

Especially when he was solid last year, set a team record for consecutive field goals, and started the season very well.
But at some point......

thats why i would love to find a way where he can be injured was we can IR him

bring in a new guy for the playoffs, then see if mase can get his head straight next year

maybe he has a brain injury, or leg problem?

[mraynrand]

Cundiff has always been erratic, hasn't he?
Rackers isn't ancient for a kicker, and has always been pretty good; yet no one seems to want him now. Must not make a good first impression!!!

They probably don't kick well in practice

[PA Pack Fan]

I think this team wins in spite of the coaching not because of it. The playcalling in critical situations baffles me, especially the 3rd and 5 type where Rodgers throws a 30 yrd incompletion. Do I even mention the trick play?

Why is it guards, tackles, running backs, recievers and linebackers can be replaced with backups at anytime, but for some stupid reason, Crosby is the only player in the universe that can (attempt to) kick a fucking potato thru two sticks?

[Guiness]

Especially when he was solid last year, set a team record for consecutive field goals, and started the season very well.
But at some point......

Exactly. And that 'some point' is when he could well cost us a playoff game.

Rackers isn't ancient for a kicker, and has always been pretty good; yet no one seems to want him now. Must not make a good first impression!!!

The Redskins have always been a blackhole of kickers, and this fall was no different. They had Rackers and Gano in camp, seemingly going with Gano when they cut Rackers. Except the next day they cut Gano and signed, you guessed it, Cundiff! He lasted until early October, when they brought in a guy named Kai Forbath, who happens to be kickint FGs at a 100% clip right now. Gano is in Carolina, Rackers and Cundiff, as mentioned earlier, are FAs.

[Patler]

Didn't Rackers lead the league in touchbacks almost every year, by quite a bit, before they moved the kickoffs up?

[Upnorth]

If you take away his 50+ yd attempts Crosby is 16-21 (76%). It's his miserable record with 50+ yarders that is driving his FG percentage so far south of the Mendoza line. I can't help but wonder if McCarthy's tendency to put Crosby out there for anything and everything under 60 yards hasn't contributed to his struggles this year. In baseball, when hitters are in a slump they get out of it by abandoning the urge to pull everything and instead try to hit everything up the middle. As long as they're not auditioning Crosby's replacement at this late date in the season, I would try to get him back on track by putting him out there only when the ball is inside the opponent's 25.

Walsh (Minn Kicker) is 8 for 8 at 50+. I dont think it would be fair in this day and age to give him a pass at 50+. I realize a dome is different, but 1-8 is crap. the league average looks to be slightly over 50% at 50+ and I would Appreciate having an average kicker.

[pbmax]

Kickoff distance was the reason Rackers faded in Arizona and unreliability for long FGs cost him in Texas. Looks like age caught up with him.

Also read that he struggles outdoors, though that is far from clear. Pro Football Reference splits don't include indoor/versus outdoor, but he gets better as year goes on (Novem best career month) and doesn't have much drop off home versus road and he began in Cincy. Small sample, but Jan is his best month.

[Bossman641]

I think this team wins in spite of the coaching not because of it. The playcalling in critical situations baffles me, especially the 3rd and 5 type where Rodgers throws a 30 yrd incompletion. Do I even mention the trick play?

Why is it guards, tackles, running backs, recievers and linebackers can be replaced with backups at anytime, but for some stupid reason, Crosby is the only player in the universe that can (attempt to) kick a fucking potato thru two sticks?

Not picking on you specifically, but this type of analysis drives me nuts. I am assuming you are talking about the deep pass up the right sideline to Jennings late in the game? Jennings had steps, the pass just was overthrown.

Jones caught his first td on third and 4. When the shots are there you have to take them.

[woodbuck27]

Walsh (Minn Kicker) is 8 for 8 at 50+. I dont think it would be fair in this day and age to give him a pass at 50+. I realize a dome is different, but 1-8 is crap. the league average looks to be slightly over 50% at 50+ and I would Appreciate having an average kicker.

Are you available Upnorth?

Mason Crosby has a streak going. He's missed a FG in 9 straight games where he's had an attempt. A disturbing habit to the point that when he hits one it's a surprize to everyone ...even himself. In week three (3) he was 5 for 5.

Then the wheels came off.

In two games he wasn't called upon to attempt a kick. In the other nine (9) games Mason Crosby was 12 for 24 or 50% and missed all attempts at 50+ yards. Yet he remains the Green Bay Packer 'errrr .... kicker'.

That makes zero sense.

Just bring someone...anyone in for a try out. Anybody would be as good as Mason Crosby. Ohh I'm mistaken:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1447752-packers-mason-crosby-is-here-for-the-season-folks-more-nfc-north-news

"...... who is available? Neil Rackers? Nate Kaeding?( Uhh ..... Ryan Longwell ..... emphasis added) ? These guys all have names you might recognize and in some cases, remember as being attached to successful stints in the league. All those stints ended much like Crosby's might. That being said, really all it would be is change for change's sake, which is really the last thing you want at this late date. Fr. LINK

So when he lines the next one up. Simply close your eyes and pray for him.

GO PACKERS !

[Patler]

I really hate to say this, but Mason Crosby seems to have developed Conway-itis.

Conway had a couple poor exhibition outings as a rookie, over-kicked in an attempt to correct it, strained a leg muscle, was shelved and Longwell came in. The next year Conway was healthy and, with a much stronger leg, was expected to take the job from Longwell, who at that time could barely get a 45 yarder home, let alone anything longer. They always said Conway looked great in practice, but would get in games and simply miss too many. He bounced around the league for a while, kicked mostly with the 'Skins, but never got it together.

[PA Pack Fan]

I really hate to say this, but Mason Crosby seems to have developed Conway-itis.

Conway had a couple poor exhibition outings as a rookie, over-kicked in an attempt to correct it, strained a leg muscle, was shelved and Longwell came in. The next year Conway was healthy and, with a much stronger leg, was expected to take the job from Longwell, who at that time could barely get a 45 yarder home, let alone anything longer. They always said Conway looked great in practice, but would get in games and simply miss too many. He bounced around the league for a while, kicked mostly with the 'Skins, but never got it together.

This Conway you speak of...................is he interested in another shot?