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Made two other FG's.Greg The Goose-egg.Chokeatron.
Made two other FG's.Greg The Goose-egg.Chokeatron.
That is a good glass half-full way of putting it, as I think we all feared that with Amendola gone, STL would not be the same team in terms of getting him into position.Fact remains, though, that with wind or without, no matter the difference, missing 3 FGs where any one of them could have meant the game for the team will weigh on a kicker, esp. a rookie.GZ is no longer automatic, and should be started accordingly as the season -- and its weather -- rolls on.I think the important thing is that he had a bunch of opportunities. If he hits those as he usually does then he would of had a monster day!Ah well, it had the distance though, he'll get his confidence back in practice. He was flawless before today.
Was only bad because it was his third miss in a row. That sucks.Seriously though, how amazing is it that every one of us were shocked that he missed a 66-YARDER!
Talk about being spoiled.![]()
And it looked like it had plenty of distance.
I'm starting him every damn week with extreme confidence, GB.That is a good glass half-full way of putting it, as I think we all feared that with Amendola gone, STL would not be the same team in terms of getting him into position.Fact remains, though, that with wind or without, no matter the difference, missing 3 FGs where any one of them could have meant the game for the team will weigh on a kicker, esp. a rookie.I think the important thing is that he had a bunch of opportunities. If he hits those as he usually does then he would of had a monster day!Ah well, it had the distance though, he'll get his confidence back in practice. He was flawless before today.
GZ is no longer automatic, and should be started accordingly as the season -- and its weather -- rolls on.
Seriously though, how amazing is it that every one of us were shocked that he missed three FGs in a row????
Starting Tucker instead ..yes I own 2 Kickers, but 14 team dynasty with large rostersso what are you guys doing with him next week? they will have to score more than fg's to keep up with GB
Now we know who jinxed him. Cut him, please.I sure bought into the hype. I pick him up and he has 2 bad weeks in a row. Terrible
That game will be closer than you thinkso what are you guys doing with him next week? they will have to score more than fg's to keep up with GB
MoP warned you guys, BTW
I'm not too worried about it. As you said, the first miss looked to be due to a strong gust of wind. On his second miss, it looked like he was trying to start it out to the right and let the wind blow it back. It didnt move at all. The third miss was a 66 yarder. I dont think you can read anything into that one other than confirmation that the guy has the distance to hit from about 70 yards out. I think he was just confused with how to play the wind. They should probably fly him somewhere really windy to practice for a couple of days to help him figure that out.the only possible worry is mental problems and I did not like the look on his face after he missed the first. the first miss looked like it was due to the wind, a big burst blew it left when it looked like it was going to sneak in the left upright. the next two were simple pulls and both times his demeanor told me his confidence was low. who knows how he will recover? his postgame quotes weren't totally reassuring but hard to read into them a lot and Fisher seems confident he will bounce back. the guy will have more opportunities than any other kicker if you get points for long FG's, he's tried 2 60+, 4 50-59, and 6 40-49 in 6 weeks. he has the strongest leg in the league and his accuracy is excellent until the last 2 kicks (one of which was a 66 yarder so tough to fault him too much). literally the only thing to worry about is his mental state, if you think he bounces back he's still clearly the #1 kicker and a rare fantasy weapon at his position.
My concern was with Amedola missing, would St. Louis be able to get into the area needed to kick field goals? I think that question has been answered... As I mentioned previously, if he made the kicks he missed he would of had 21 pts in my league! And that's with him having games of 13,12, and 19 pts in games already this year. In my opinion if someone in your league is fickle and drops him because of his performance yesterday, you better go out and scoop him up because he will definitely have a points advantage over most kickers throughout the year and that point advantage might just win you some games you otherwise would have lost.Although he missed the 66 yarder, he had the distance, just missed on the accuracy. You gotta love that the coach seems comfortable enough to go for a FG anytime they are on that side of the 50. Given the team's confidance in him, he will have another opportunity at record breaking distance again this season. This guy will break the record this year.
they don't have wind in st louis?anyway, I'm pretty sure there are other kickers in the league who have missed kicks.I'm not too worried about it -- at least he won't be fighting any wind in his home games, which is more than you can say for some of these guys.'Itchy Amos said:I'm not too worried about it. As you said, the first miss looked to be due to a strong gust of wind. On his second miss, it looked like he was trying to start it out to the right and let the wind blow it back. It didnt move at all. The third miss was a 66 yarder. I dont think you can read anything into that one other than confirmation that the guy has the distance to hit from about 70 yards out. I think he was just confused with how to play the wind. They should probably fly him somewhere really windy to practice for a couple of days to help him figure that out.'hines said:the only possible worry is mental problems and I did not like the look on his face after he missed the first. the first miss looked like it was due to the wind, a big burst blew it left when it looked like it was going to sneak in the left upright. the next two were simple pulls and both times his demeanor told me his confidence was low. who knows how he will recover? his postgame quotes weren't totally reassuring but hard to read into them a lot and Fisher seems confident he will bounce back. the guy will have more opportunities than any other kicker if you get points for long FG's, he's tried 2 60+, 4 50-59, and 6 40-49 in 6 weeks. he has the strongest leg in the league and his accuracy is excellent until the last 2 kicks (one of which was a 66 yarder so tough to fault him too much). literally the only thing to worry about is his mental state, if you think he bounces back he's still clearly the #1 kicker and a rare fantasy weapon at his position.
They play in a dome.they don't have wind in st louis?'Itchy Amos said:I'm not too worried about it. As you said, the first miss looked to be due to a strong gust of wind. On his second miss, it looked like he was trying to start it out to the right and let the wind blow it back. It didnt move at all. The third miss was a 66 yarder. I dont think you can read anything into that one other than confirmation that the guy has the distance to hit from about 70 yards out. I think he was just confused with how to play the wind. They should probably fly him somewhere really windy to practice for a couple of days to help him figure that out.'hines said:the only possible worry is mental problems and I did not like the look on his face after he missed the first. the first miss looked like it was due to the wind, a big burst blew it left when it looked like it was going to sneak in the left upright. the next two were simple pulls and both times his demeanor told me his confidence was low. who knows how he will recover? his postgame quotes weren't totally reassuring but hard to read into them a lot and Fisher seems confident he will bounce back.
the guy will have more opportunities than any other kicker if you get points for long FG's, he's tried 2 60+, 4 50-59, and 6 40-49 in 6 weeks. he has the strongest leg in the league and his accuracy is excellent until the last 2 kicks (one of which was a 66 yarder so tough to fault him too much). literally the only thing to worry about is his mental state, if you think he bounces back he's still clearly the #1 kicker and a rare fantasy weapon at his position.
anyway, I'm pretty sure there are other kickers in the league who have missed kicks.
I'm not too worried about it -- at least he won't be fighting any wind in his home games, which is more than you can say for some of these guys.
didn't some team have a fg kicking mule back in the 50s?The 66 yarder that he missed hit the net. That means it would have been good from 70+ if it was a few feet straighter. Wow, unreal leg strength. Probably strongest in NFL history.
I'm sure that St. Louis is windy from time to time - just like anyplace else. My comment was kind of off the cuff, but my point was that I'd like him to be someplace that's windy today & tomorrow. If that's St. Louis, then fine. Otherwise put him on a plane to Buffalo or Minnesota. Find someplace that's going to be cold, wet and windy and have him work on the entirety of his outside kicking game. Take the full kicking squad for that matter. I wouldn't want this to fester and become and issue. Have him go out and face this problem head on right away. I'd have to imagine that it wouldn't be a big deal for him to have a solo practice or two.they don't have wind in st louis?anyway, I'm pretty sure there are other kickers in the league who have missed kicks.'Itchy Amos said:I'm not too worried about it. As you said, the first miss looked to be due to a strong gust of wind. On his second miss, it looked like he was trying to start it out to the right and let the wind blow it back. It didnt move at all. The third miss was a 66 yarder. I dont think you can read anything into that one other than confirmation that the guy has the distance to hit from about 70 yards out. I think he was just confused with how to play the wind. They should probably fly him somewhere really windy to practice for a couple of days to help him figure that out.'hines said:the only possible worry is mental problems and I did not like the look on his face after he missed the first. the first miss looked like it was due to the wind, a big burst blew it left when it looked like it was going to sneak in the left upright. the next two were simple pulls and both times his demeanor told me his confidence was low. who knows how he will recover? his postgame quotes weren't totally reassuring but hard to read into them a lot and Fisher seems confident he will bounce back.
the guy will have more opportunities than any other kicker if you get points for long FG's, he's tried 2 60+, 4 50-59, and 6 40-49 in 6 weeks. he has the strongest leg in the league and his accuracy is excellent until the last 2 kicks (one of which was a 66 yarder so tough to fault him too much). literally the only thing to worry about is his mental state, if you think he bounces back he's still clearly the #1 kicker and a rare fantasy weapon at his position.
I'm not too worried about it -- at least he won't be fighting any wind in his home games, which is more than you can say for some of these guys.
'Hipple said:not a good week for Shankatron.
Greg The NegLegatron missing field goals and $h*t today losing me points...![]()
That was the California Atoms. In the 70's.didn't some team have a fg kicking mule back in the 50s?The 66 yarder that he missed hit the net. That means it would have been good from 70+ if it was a few feet straighter. Wow, unreal leg strength. Probably strongest in NFL history.
But he was a real jacka%% of a teammate!That was the California Atoms. In the 70's.didn't some team have a fg kicking mule back in the 50s?The 66 yarder that he missed hit the net. That means it would have been good from 70+ if it was a few feet straighter. Wow, unreal leg strength. Probably strongest in NFL history.
Yeah, that game scares me since he struggled with bad conditions on Sunday. Might have to look elsewhere at that point.5 of the next 6 games indoors, the 1 outdoor game is in CA.![]()
Week 1 of playoffs is gonna be risky @ BUF.