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The Official Kicker (K) Thread (6 Viewers)
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
wgoldsph
Footballguy
Does anyone but me loath the kicker spot? It's a pointless position with enough weekly variability to swing a close game, but there's absolutely no skill in deciding between two players and only one or two display and kind of year to year consistency. Hell, even offensive sceme doesn't seem to matter as to a kickers usefulness.
In my family bragging rights league I've just gotten rid of the spot entirely. Nobody's missed it.
In my family bragging rights league I've just gotten rid of the spot entirely. Nobody's missed it.
rockaction
Footballguy
I see you're new here. Yes, this is a topic discussed many...
many...
many times before. This thread degenerates into a hot sauce competition because of it. (Long story.)
But thanks for the contribution regardless. Least you're thinkin'.
rockaction
Footballguy
Oh dear. Did I :whoosh: miss the intra-board play there, or something?
Or even a criticism of the board, perhaps? Hmm...
Or even a criticism of the board, perhaps? Hmm...
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Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
My league has made it a team position, just like our qb and def positions. Does not get rid of all problems but simplifies an always problematic position.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Apparently Vedvik is more likely to supplant the punter than Bailey. The incumbent had on FG & one XP, the rookie kicked one XP and went 3-46.7. Supposedly he’s also gonna be the holder, but they had the current punter hold on all the PK attempts.
Weird situation. You’d think they would make a decision & give Bailey & the long snapper more practice with the new guy before the season opener.
Weird situation. You’d think they would make a decision & give Bailey & the long snapper more practice with the new guy before the season opener.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Lot of aging but great name brand kickers still around this year.
Also a lot of up and comers whose ADP seem to be continually creeping up (well, to the extent that Kicker ADPs show that much movement, anyway).
Wondering if it is better to rely on an old (in all senses of the word) stalwart like Gostoski, Vinatieri, or even Tucker and Elliott rather than some of these younger guys who are likely there too on potentially just as (if not more) favorable kicker offenses like Fairbairn, Badgley, Tavecchio, or Myers.
Also a lot of up and comers whose ADP seem to be continually creeping up (well, to the extent that Kicker ADPs show that much movement, anyway).
Wondering if it is better to rely on an old (in all senses of the word) stalwart like Gostoski, Vinatieri, or even Tucker and Elliott rather than some of these younger guys who are likely there too on potentially just as (if not more) favorable kicker offenses like Fairbairn, Badgley, Tavecchio, or Myers.
ericttspikes
Footballguy
That is weird. A 5th for a punter? I guess it gives them some flexibility. Blocking the Bears was probably part of it too.
rockaction
Footballguy
I'd normally agree with you, but I'm beginning to think that a two-position specialist that's certain to occupy a starter's position on the pro squad is more valuable than a back-end fifth-round blind dart throw.
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Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Fairbairn is going as about the #6 K. He finished #1 in my league last year, not seeing any huge dropoff this year.
ericttspikes
Footballguy
This is my fantasy kicker. 55 yards. No problem.
https://twitter.com/CarliLloyd/status/1163920167673442304
https://twitter.com/CarliLloyd/status/1163920167673442304
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
In case of injury, don't forget about this guy waiting in the wings.
https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/younghoe-koo.php
https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/players/younghoe-koo.php
Grigs Allmoon
Footballguy
I thought it was a bit odd that a team with a decent K was the one to trade for Vedvik, as well. If I were them I'd cut Bailey, as decent as he's been, and let Vedvik do both duties, so as to free up a roster spot at another area.
Grigs Allmoon
Footballguy
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Faust
MVP
Casting Couch
Footballguy
Austin Seibert 9 - Buccaneers 0
Seibert 3-3: 54, 36, 30
Seibert 3-3: 54, 36, 30
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
He would seem to have that and his most recent performance. I'm lucky to have team kickers in my league and these guys who win a competition seem to be undervalued due to the uncertainty of the situation.
Dez
Footballguy
I actually love the kicker position it's just 1 more position I can win at fantasy football because so many are misled to believe the position is worthless and only take a kicker in your last round experts. Thanks to all the people who feel this way and help me in my goal to win championships.
Joe Summer
Footballguy
Vedvik looks like he's about 100 pounds soaking wet. Also, he just shanked a 43-yarder with virtually no pressure on him.
Casting Couch
Footballguy
Dez
Footballguy
Because he missed a couple kicks.....they call this over reaction.
He looked fantastic in Baltimore.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
I don’t think anyone knows but clearly the HC was disappointed with the last game. But a week or two ago it seemed like Bailey was safe but Vedvick would replace the punter (& holder.)
Now?
Don Hutson
Footballguy
Ka'imi Fairbairn's full name is John Christian Ka'iminoeauloameka'ikeokekumupa'a Fairbairn. That's gotta be the longest name in NFL history.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
So I drafted Tavecchio knowing ATL kicker has a cake schedule (mostly domes) on a high powered offense.
But looks like Tavecchio has the yips and Blair Walsh isn’t an improvement.
Do you roll the dice on the eventual starter or cut bait altogether?
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Week one I usually give my final pick one chance to do something good before cutting him.
Keith1
Footballguy
While others are wasting early picks on Zeuerlein and Tucker, I think you can wait until the very end and grab pro bowl kickers such as Jason Myers or Robbie Gould. I particularly like Myers this year. He has a big leg. Coming off a monster year. Seahawks D has several injuries/starters missing, which theoretically will lead to higher scoring games. As for Gould, he is rock solid, and the Niners have always seemed to have had difficulties finishing off drives for TDs (especially under Shanahan).
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