Where's Waldo?

[Patler]

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

Actually, he is a year younger than Ryan Longwell, but has been out of the league for quite a long time.

[woodbuck27]

Two weeks ago the San Fran 49ers reportedly worked out a possible replacement fo the struggling David 'Lefty' Akers.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000101964/article/report-billy-cundiff-nate-kaeding-work-out-for-49ers

" The Niners' David Akers, a 14-year-veteran, has struggled this season, converting just 19-of-27 attempts. Akers missed a 50-yarder in Sunday's win over the New Orleans Saints and had another kick blocked.

Cundiff and Kaeding don't exactly boast spotless records. Cundiff infamously botched a 32-yard field-goal attempt in last season's AFC championship for the Baltimore Ravens and was released by the Washington Redskins earlier this year. Kaeding was a long-time regular-season gem for the San Diego Chargers but remains a dubious 8 of 15 in the postseason. " Fr. LINK

Last night on SNF and San Fran @ NE.... 'Survivor' David Akers was 2 of 3 with a 20 and a 28 yard FG.

Sometimes it's 'just best' to go with what you know or admit that there is no easy solution.

GO PACKERS !

[Fosco33]

I found one observation key - I listened to the game on am620 and of course they spoke about Crosby's struggles after the 1st miss. Then I got home and watched the game - and it was a 5min 'Crosby' Show....

I get it - sure. They will need a high confidence % kick in the playoffs. But with the way our offense moves in the red zone - not kicking 50+ could pin the opponents back and swap for field position. And if we go for it on 4th downs and make a TD half the time - it plays out to be in our favor from a points perspective.

That's why I was actually shocked that M3 didn't go for the 1st down prior to Mason's second miss. It was what - like 4th and 1, the Pack was up 21-10 and had moved the ball 50yards in 4min.

M3 has to have a more consistent approach - otherwise those unsaid decisions and randomness can mess with the kickers seemingly fragile brain.

Me - I defer to M3. If Mason is the guy - then the team (media) just need to let it ride. Besides the Indy game (0 for 2 - both from 50+), he hasn't cost us a game - in a few years.

[Bretsky]

Who is available and better? Instead of saying stupid shit over and over, propose a solution.

bring back Longwell; he's money from inside 42

I kind of wish we had Mare

[Guiness]

Kaeding is out there??? Wow, he's struggled in the post season, but had some incredible years in San Diego! He had a pretty bad injury, I wonder if he lost some leg strength and can't do it anymore? I'm really surprised he's on the street.

[channtheman]

Easy solution, go for it every time we are in field goal range. The extra TD's we score will offset not kicking the field goal, and will actually be better as we wouldn't make the field goal anyway.

[mmmdk]

bring back Longwell; he's money from inside 42

I kind of wish we had Mare

Longwell doesn't like the food in Green Bay and I agree on Mare!

[woodbuck27]

bring back Longwell; he's money from inside 42

I kind of wish we had Mare

Mare? That name slips me.

[woodbuck27]

Easy solution, go for it every time we are in field goal range. The extra TD's we score will offset not kicking the field goal, and will actually be better as we wouldn't make the field goal anyway.

So we don't even need a FG kicker. That position under your scheme is redundant and we can use that roster spot for a player that may be able to contribute.

GREAT. Send a memo to TT and/or MM.

[digitaldean]

Bring in shortwell for FGs. Keep Crosby for kick offs until he works through this thing.

Yeah, then we hear how Masthay screwed up the hold when Capt. Applebee's shanks a FG or blames Slocum when he can't kickoff the ball to the 15 yard line...

[pbmax]

I think McCarthy has been consistent this year. There are only two instances I can recall (one yesterday and one earlier this year) where he did not attempt a long field goal that was inside whatever target range Crosby gave him after warmups*. There have been some fourth downs that were bypassed because it was late and a TD was needed.

I would like him to take that consistency and shorten whatever distance Crosby gives him by 5-10 yards. If Mason says he's good from 52, then forget anything longer than 47.

Reporters usually Tweet those attempts, M3 has discussed them other times, and other times its clear where the line is based on playcalling or previous attempts in the game.

[Bretsky]

Mare? That name slips me.

It's too late
Olindo Mare; he's been kicking for about 20 yrs it seems
Dude has to be in lower 40's

Bears nabbed him after Robbie Gould went down so he's taken

[3irty1]

Mare can be just as Crosby as Crosby. He went through a period of pure trash for the Saints a few years ago before losing his job.

[digitaldean]

Here are the top 10 available kickers according to rotoworld.com
Kickers
1. Nate Kaeding
2. Ryan Longwell
3. John Kasay
4. Billy Cundiff
5. Neil Rackers
6. Justin Medlock
7. Dave Rayner
8. David Buehler
9. John Potter
10. Garrett Lindholm

#'s 6, 8, 9 and 10 I have NO clue who they are. Heck I'd consider Kasay. He's as old as dirt in football years (he was the Panther's kicker in the NFCC vs. Green Bay). If Crosby misses any FG attempts at Lambeau vs. Tennessee on Sunday, their may be bands of howling fans with pitchforks demanding a change. Though I do admire McCarthy's standing by his kicker, it could bite him in the arse something huge if we lose a playoff game due a missed (or multiple missed) FGs.

[digitaldean]

All these kickers have some consistency issues otherwise they'd be on a team by now. Kaeding got buried on IR until he squawked enough to the Chargers that he wasn't hurt. He's sub.500 in the playoffs. Cundiff was inconsistent. Longwell, as much as I detest that little snob, is the best of the bunch. Cundiff or Rackers may be taken anyway because the Niners had them both in to possibly replace Akers.