Packers have a kicking problem

[Fritz]

The power of a good nickname.

I have a feeling this kid’s The One. I mean, not God-comes-to-earth-in-human-form-as-a-placekicker The One, but the long-term answer for the Packers at kicker. I’m going to have a quiet feeling of satisfaction when I am touring the Packers’ Hall of Fame one day far in the future and see the plaque that reads “Brayden ‘Nards’ Narveson.”

I have no real basis for this feeling except he had a good preseason.

[ThunderDan]

If Packer kickers struggle this year, they need to look at Burnette from NC.

[Fritz]

If Packer kickers struggle this year, they need to look at Burnette from NC.

There will be no need. Nards has got it covered.

I've reached out to Narveson's agent to use the synergy of the moment to craft the brand. I've also reached out to meNARDS to see if they want to get in on the ground floor with this guy. It's going to be way bigger than Aaron Rodgers and State Farm.

I have also, for your listening pleasure (and to establish the vibe of the brand), provided a link below to Gary Numan's groundbreaking 1979 hit, titled "Cars."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrjM8Fi7J58

Note the robotic, automatic quality of the sound - the very qualities one seeks in a placekicker.

...And I have crafted new lyrics to fit the moment. No, the movement.

Here in the stands I sit,
ready to throw a fit,
game is now on the line
but everything is fine
with Nards (Ba-doom, ba-do-da-doom)

Here with The Nards
we're the safest of all,
cuz he's got a big leg
and a big set of balls,
yeah Nards (Ba-doom-da-doom, ba-do-ba-doom)



My hope is that the tune will get lodged in your head along with my new lyrics, and people will wonder why you've got a little pep in your step today.

Go Pack Go!

[Patler]

It's a nice read. I'm starting to like the acquisition in theory

Longtime Coach: Narveson Wants Pressure Kicks

The article is quite convincing. This is the kicker they've been looking for.

[Joemailman]

Matt Schneidman
@mattschneidman

Quick tidbit from MLF on new kicker Brayden Narveson:

“His first kick, it was a 56-yarder into the wind and he nailed it. Jaire actually, after a couple of his kicks, came up to me and he’s like, ‘Man, I love this guy.’ The early returns are very favorable up to this point.”

[MadScientist]

This kicker has no shortage of confidence, unlike Carlson. And you always want guys who want to be the one to make the play when the game is on the line.

[Fritz]

Matt Schneidman
@mattschneidman

Quick tidbit from MLF on new kicker Nards Narveson:

“His first kick, it was a 56-yarder into the wind and he nailed it. Jaire actually, after a couple of his kicks, came up to me and he’s like, ‘Man, I love this guy.’ The early returns are very favorable up to this point.”

I fixed the name for you, Joe. But mostly appreciate the tidbit. It's just a tidbit, but it's a good one.

He's gonna be The Guy.

[Vincenzo]

There will be no need. Nards has got it covered.

I've reached out to Narveson's agent to use the synergy of the moment to craft the brand. I've also reached out to meNARDS to see if they want to get in on the ground floor with this guy. It's going to be way bigger than Aaron Rodgers and State Farm.

I have also, for your listening pleasure (and to establish the vibe of the brand), provided a link below to Gary Numan's groundbreaking 1979 hit, titled "Cars."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrjM8Fi7J58

Note the robotic, automatic quality of the sound - the very qualities one seeks in a placekicker.

...And I have crafted new lyrics to fit the moment. No, the movement.

Here in the stands I sit,
ready to throw a fit,
game is now on the line
but everything is fine
with Nards (Ba-doom, ba-do-da-doom)

Here with The Nards
we're the safest of all,
cuz he's got a big leg
and a big set of balls,
yeah Nards (Ba-doom-da-doom, ba-do-ba-doom)



My hope is that the tune will get lodged in your head along with my new lyrics, and people will wonder why you've got a little pep in your step today.

Go Pack Go!

Nardes Narveson sounds like a hockey player, or at least a Packer HOF’er.
You did hit it out of the park with that handle for the kid.
However, the delusional planets are aligning is all just drinking the green kool-aid stuff - I’m famous for it.
Sir, you top the Packer homer nation list.

Fitz, my fellow Packer fan, you can say what you want but this Packer fan will be holding his breath for at least 6 weeks almost every time this unproven rookie goes for 3, let alone when he goes for the extra point.
A quick Hail Mary and an Our Father.

[bobblehead]

As for the K and ST coach situation it’s good to see him angry about it. Like you said this shit could derail what is an extremely promising season ahead. But I think this guy is going to come in and be the guy not because I know shit just cause as everyone said there’s a lot of aligning of the stars going on. He also won’t have the entire stadium giving shank vibes every time he steps up. To start with at least. Primetime game on a different planet versus a potential playoff team is about as good a test as any. We should know by the end of the first half is he is who we wish he is.

You've been drinking some of that Tex's KoolAid I see.

[bobblehead]

In the spirit of "KUUUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHNNNNN!"

Now lets see if you can get the entire home crowd to yell "NAAAARRRRRDDDDDZZZZZZ!!!!" loud enough to hear over the TV whenever he makes a Field Goal

I think NARDZZZZZZZZZZZ would be awesome so it would sound like an insect infestation over the airwaves.

[MadtownPacker]

You've been drinking some of that Tex's KoolAid I see.

Yeah he said it was margarita mix but was actually pure-grade green Koolaid with extra sugar. Gotta sip this shit or you will bet your house on the first game.

Rumor has it Tex pisses out all his negative thoughts. You have to wonder who is drinking that.

[MadtownPacker]

Nardes Narveson sounds like a hockey player, or at least a Packer HOF’er.
You did hit it out of the park with that handle for the kid.
However, the delusional planets are aligning is all just drinking the green kool-aid stuff - I’m famous for it.
Sir, you top the Packer homer nation list.

Fitz, my fellow Packer fan, you can say what you want but this Packer fan will be holding his breath for at least 6 weeks almost every time this unproven rookie goes for 3, let alone when he goes for the extra point.
A quick Hail Mary and an Our Father.

BS. If he is hitting them by week 3 you will crack. That mofo hits a game winner next Friday you might not even last that long. Until then have a sip of this margarita.

[Vincenzo]

BS. If he is hitting them by week 3 you will crack. That mofo hits a game winner next Friday you might not even last that long. Until then have a sip of this margarita.

I say 6 to 8 weeks I’m at least biting my toenails.

[ThunderDan]

I say 6 to 8 weeks I’m at least biting my toenails.

I won’t be biting my nails until he misses one.

[Patler]

Good point. Fair. I did wonder, when I saw the usual team comments (was it Guter? Can’t remember) about the team really liking him coming out of college, why they didn’t then sign him as a UDFA. Hell, they brought in two or three guys to challenge Cold Carlson. So if they like this guy THAT much, well . . . ?

Gute was asked that very question, and he said they DID try to sign him but didn't get him or some others they had interest in. He said he thought college kickers thought there were better opportunities than the Packers who had a guy they drafted just a year ago. When asked about several other kickers including Bates from the UFL, who were available, he said that, given choices or options, a lot of kickers do not want to come to Green Bay and kick outdoors.

To get a good kicker, they have to draft one (Marcol, Jacke, Crosby) or get lucky on a waiver claim (Longwell. hopefully Narveson). Among true free agents, they are stuck looking at kickers who have few options available to them.