WHAT IS THE FATE OF THE DIRTY ANDERS ?

[Patler]

Early in his career, Crosby attempted a lot more long-range FGs than most were attempting at that time, especially compared to the number of shorter-range field goals he tried. He didn't get a lot of "gimme" kicks, because GB was successful scoring TDs when they got close. That combination hurt Crosby's overall stats.

I saw a "cold weather" stat a few years back, and for his career Crosby was one of the most accurate, even though all kickers success rates declined in bad weather. Since Crosby had a lot of those games, his career stats suffered more than many other kickers.

Just a couple kicks each year can make a big difference in the "look" of their stats.

[Joemailman]

Matt Schneidman
@mattschneidman

Packers worked out two kickers today.

[Fritz]

Matt Schneidman
@mattschneidman

Packers worked out two kickers today.

Saw an article in Acme that a guy named Mevis (they call him the "thiccer kicker') is a possibility. I wonder if he's one of the two they worked out?

If they sign him, why not call him "Beavis Mevis"?

Fuck it. I've got a nickname for every fucker they sign.

[Joemailman]

Zach Kruse
@zachkruse2

NFL kickers have a higher field goal percentage on kicks over 50 yards this season (75%) than Brayden Narveson has on all his kicks (69.2%).

Kicking in the NFL has never better and the Packers are still bad

[Joemailman]

Saw an article in Acme that a guy named Mevis (they call him the "thiccer kicker') is a possibility. I wonder if he's one of the two they worked out?

If they sign him, why not call him "Beavis Mevis"?

Fuck it. I've got a nickname for every fucker they sign.

His brother kicks for the Green Bay Blizzard.

[Bretsky]

The guy I wanted them to pick up (with the Jets) was Austin Siefert and I think the Redskins picked him up a couple weeks after GB claimed our kicker. Not sure how he is doing but pretty sure he's gone as well.

[Fritz]

The guy I wanted them to pick up (with the Jets) was Austin Siefert and I think the Redskins picked him up a couple weeks after GB claimed our kicker. Not sure how he is doing but pretty sure he's gone as well.

He WAS the Washington offense a couple of weeks ago. Seven for seven.

Looks like the kicking cupboard is bare. The two kickers the Packers brought in to try out this week both have really shitty stats. Like, really shitty.

They don't have many options right now other than change for change's sake.

And really, if Turd Narveson misses even one kick this week, they might well change for change's sake.

[sharpe1027]

All this doom and gloom. This guy's gonna turn it around. MLF has full confidence in him. He's doing to be around for the next ten years.

[Fritz]

All this doom and gloom. This guy's gonna turn it around. MLF has full confidence in him. He's doing to be around for the next ten years.

I like the optimisim, Sharpe, and I hope you're right. It is a long season. Things change.

I'd love to re-bestow upon him the nickname "Nards."

I do wonder though if MLF has full confidence in him, or just that there isn't anyone out there right now.

[sharpe1027]

I like the optimisim, Sharpe, and I hope you're right. It is a long season. Things change.

I'd love to re-bestow upon him the nickname "Nards."

I do wonder though if MLF has full confidence in him, or just that there isn't anyone out there right now.

I don't believe what I wrote, but I can hope.

[run pMc]

No idea if he can turn it around. Sounds like he knew what he was doing wrong in the game (plant foot was a little wide, pushing ball wide right) and is trying to fix it. if he's nailing stuff in practice but not games I can see why MLF has some confidence in him, but you have to think it's shaky.

Riley Patterson?

They aren't bringing Carlson back. Joseph is kicking for NYG.

There aren't a lot of great options.


Patler is 100% correct about Crosby. McCarthy liked to see if Crosby could nail those 52 yarders in Lambeau, which is a dicey proposition as an outdoor stadium in a colder climate. Kickers have gotten crazy better in the last few years also. 60 yarders aren't nearly as rare as they were 5 years ago.
20 years ago a 50 yarder would be a literal longshot, now they are ho-hum to many fans.

if they change the kickoff rules to have the touchback at the 35 (like they are considering) then it will only take about 25 yards to get into FG range. Games that are defensive battles (not to be confused with incompetence showcases) will be very very rare.

[King Friday]

I expect the uprights to be narrowed in the coming years, and rather significantly. I don’t think the league wants automatic 50 yarders, at least for the teams capable of actually getting one of the 30 players who can do so.

[Fritz]

Well, the kicker cupboard of spare kickers waiting for an NFL opportunity is pretty damn bare. One of the guys the Packers tried out - Ryland, I think - got signed by someone else. But his college numbers sucked ass.

Even so, if Turd Narveson misses another FG or two on Sunday, do they have to mercifully take him out back and put him out of his misery? Or is the LeFleur stuff about having "identified the problem" with the kicks all bending to the right mean they're going to cure him of his Peyronie's Disease and it's going to require a couple weeks?

[bobblehead]

Maybe we can trade Doubs for a competent Kicker.

[sharpe1027]

Maybe we can trade Doubs for a competent Kicker.

Who would give up a decent kicker knowing there's no good alternatives?