The 2009 K Thread (2 Viewers)

[Mike Herman]

Seattle Seahawks kicker Olindo Mare back in practice after missing several days with sore knee 15 minutes ago from web

RT @SF_49ers Joe Nedney hosts "The Real Joe Show" in between practices in Napa http://tinyurl.com/l5phzd 18 minutes ago from web

History of Kicking 1989 - Rich Karlis made seven FGs (5-way tie for second most in one game) for Minnesota against LA Rams (OT).about 7 hours ago from web

Will any FG opportunities arise for Washington Redskins' Shaun Suisham and Dave Rayner in this week's game? http://bit.ly/135nEw #NFL about 11 hours ago from web

RT @dmn_cowboys Wade Phillips rules out David Buehler-DeAngelo Smith rematch: Wade Phillips was not amused... http://bit.ly/1auzB about 14 hours ago from web

RT @Ravens__News Graham Gano / Ravens' Hauschka, Gano get kicks in friendly duel http://bit.ly/bx7Ma #NFL #BAL about 16 hours ago from web

RT @fs3142 According to Todd Sauerbrun's agent @davidcanter the former Broncos punter will sign with Orlando in the UFL today. about 16 hours ago from web

Pittsburgh Steelers' kicker Piotr Czech Makes Impression At Training Camp http://bit.ly/85tGe #NFL about 17 hours ago from web

Surgery goes well for Lions kicker Jason Hanson http://bit.ly/hYM0N #NFL about 19 hours ago from web

RT @RexRobinson5 Check out my Blog post...David Buehler is a Freak http://bit.ly/xIVPf about 20 hours ago from web

Fred Mitchell Award Watch List: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) kicker Peter Nilson http://bit.ly/u3zuh #NCAA about 21 hours ago from web

"I'm anxious as well because of the windows behind the goal posts." - Dallas Cowboys' Nick Folk regarding new stadium http://bit.ly/2eGjMq 5:36 AM Aug 19th from web

David Buehler the world's fastest kicker? http://bit.ly/LI1mx #NFL #Cowboys 8:59 PM Aug 18th from web

RT @DolfansNYC Miami Dolphins: Does Connor Barth have a chance? : A couple of weeks ago, Connor Barth was thinking of... http://bit.ly/SYKfV 4:29 PM Aug 18th from web

Arizona Cardinals' Neil Rackers beats Ben Graham 1-0 in trash can punt drill http://bit.ly/11Zu6Q #NFL 3:11 PM Aug 18th from web

 

[QuizGuy66]

History of Kicking 1989 - Rich Karlis made seven FGs (5-way tie for second most in one game) for Minnesota against LA Rams (OT).about 7 hours ago from web RT @fs3142 According to Todd Sauerbrun's agent @davidcanter the former Broncos punter will sign with Orlando in the UFL today. about 16 hours ago from web

I remember than 1989 Karlis game, that was my first year playing fantasy football. Our corrupt commissioner put Karlis on my opponent's team to give my team a loss (something my opponent admitted years later). Such shenanigans were much more possible pre-internet.The Orlando UFL team seems like a perfect match for the Round Mound of 4th Down!-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

*bump in honor of the Ocho*

-QG

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

lynk

New Orleans Saints PK Hartley suspended

By Aaron Reynolds, Monday, August 17, 2009

ESPN.com has reported that New Orleans Saints PK Garret Hartley is going to miss the first four games of the regular season for testing positive to Adderall, a banned stimulant. The web site also reported Hartley received the Adderall from a friend and used it to help him stay awake while driving from Dallas to New Orleans for an offseason workout. The Saints signed PK John Carney to replace Hartley. Hartley made his debut during Week 10 of the 2008 season. He made 13/13 FG attempts and 28/28 XP attempts in 8 games and finished with 67 total points.

Analysis: Although Hartley is extremely accurate, he possesses minimal fantasy value. When Hartley's suspension is lifted, only rely on him if he is at home and is playing a soft defense.

Source:

ESPN.com

Players Involved:

PK Carney, John, NO

PK Hartley, Garrett, NO

Team Involved:

NO

 

[CrossEyed]

lynk

New Orleans Saints PK Hartley suspended

By Aaron Reynolds, Monday, August 17, 2009

ESPN.com has reported that New Orleans Saints PK Garret Hartley is going to miss the first four games of the regular season for testing positive to Adderall, a banned stimulant. The web site also reported Hartley received the Adderall from a friend and used it to help him stay awake while driving from Dallas to New Orleans for an offseason workout. The Saints signed PK John Carney to replace Hartley. Hartley made his debut during Week 10 of the 2008 season. He made 13/13 FG attempts and 28/28 XP attempts in 8 games and finished with 67 total points.

Analysis: Although Hartley is extremely accurate, he possesses minimal fantasy value. When Hartley's suspension is lifted, only rely on him if he is at home and is playing a soft defense.

Source:

ESPN.com

Players Involved:

PK Carney, John, NO

PK Hartley, Garrett, NO

Team Involved:

NO

Somebody please explain the rationale behind the bolded statements.

 

[offdee]

lynk

New Orleans Saints PK Hartley suspended

By Aaron Reynolds, Monday, August 17, 2009

ESPN.com has reported that New Orleans Saints PK Garret Hartley is going to miss the first four games of the regular season for testing positive to Adderall, a banned stimulant. The web site also reported Hartley received the Adderall from a friend and used it to help him stay awake while driving from Dallas to New Orleans for an offseason workout. The Saints signed PK John Carney to replace Hartley. Hartley made his debut during Week 10 of the 2008 season. He made 13/13 FG attempts and 28/28 XP attempts in 8 games and finished with 67 total points.

Analysis: Although Hartley is extremely accurate, he possesses minimal fantasy value. When Hartley's suspension is lifted, only rely on him if he is at home and is playing a soft defense.

Source:

ESPN.com

Players Involved:

PK Carney, John, NO

PK Hartley, Garrett, NO

Team Involved:

NO

Somebody please explain the rationale behind the bolded statements.

There is none. The writer of that statement is an idiot.

 

[Mike Herman]

CINCINNATI

After all the Twittering and laughing and guffawing, it took starting quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan to sum up what wide receiver Chad Ochocinco had done kicking the extra point to give the Bengals a 7-6 victory over the Patriots Thursday night here at Gillette Stadium in their second preseason game. "All joking aside," said O'Sullivan after he threw another touchdown to Chris Henry. "He kicked the ball through the uprights in an NFL preseason game and it won the game. Whatever you say, those things are going to happen in this in this league and it's nice to have that insurance." What happened is that Shayne Graham couldn't kick with a tender groin, but they didn't really know it until they decided not to try a 44-yard field goal late in the first quarter. Ochocinco, the Bengals' multimedia magnate, gave them another story. He kept reminding head coach Marvin Lewis and special teams coach Darrin Simmons that he can kick even though he hadn't kicked a football since October. "Remember when I used to juggle the soccer ball when I warmed up before a game?" The Ocho asked. "Coach Lewis took my ball away. Last year and the year before that. I think he got tired of it."

But they let him kick the point after O'Sullivan threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Henry on fourth-and-17 with 1:56 left in the half and they let him kick off to open the second half. But they wouldn't let him try a chip-shot field goal late in the third quarter and the ball just inside the Pats 6. "Coach Lewis said we were on the (right) hash. It doesn't matter where we're at Coach Lew," The Ocho said, who claims he was his high school's kicker all those years ago. "You have to believe in me." Bengaldom believes after The Ocho gave a 69-yard clinic to another secondary Thursday on catches of 13, 21, and 35 yards. The kicking, of course, was extra. With Graham shelved, Lewis and Simmons had discussed using rookie punter Kevin Huber. "Marvin said let's give Chad the shot and I said, 'Go for it,'" Simmons said. "He'd done it before for us and he'd actually done pretty well. He's a soccer player. And he was really into it."

When Graham went through a similar injury last year back in October, The Ocho kicked one entire practice before the Bengals signed Dave Rayner for two games. "Now they don't have to sign anyone," he said. "Hey, we don't need Shayne any more." All with a smile of course. He went from being The Old Ocho who can have fun and catch without brooding about money to The New Ocho, who can catch and KICK without brooding about money. After the kick went through the uprights, he joked with someone on the sidelines, "I'm going back to the negotiating table."

"We went through a lot of things," Simmons said. "We've worked together in practice before. I told him to make sure you line it up correctly, walk it off correctly. Give Kevin (holder Huber) the nod to tell him you're ready. Just watch Kevin's fingers. When his fingers move, you go." The talk about the kickoff was a little more basic. Lewis told Simmons to take him out of halftime early and work with him before everybody else went out on the field. "He hit a couple of good ones and I told him after he hit, just get out of the way," Simmons said. The kickoff went to the Pats 9, which turned out to be his last kick. Lewis said he didn't have more concerns about Ocho pulling any of his own muscles. "He'd pull a muscle playing receiver before he'd pull one kicking," Lewis said.

The Ocho is a big-time soccer fan and follower of English football. He has traveled to Europe to watch his friend, the great Frenchman Thierry Henry, and has had his jersey hanging in his locker. He used some soccer knowledge at halftime. "'Esteban' Ochocinco is back," he said. "The most interesting footballer in the world. Everyone has to remember, I've always said that soccer is my No. 1 sport. I think Ronaldinho would be proud of me right now."

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[Mike Herman]

From the last three days...

RT @RapidReports Seahawks K Brandon Coutu connected on a 52-yard FG tonight. That's 4 for 4 so far in preseason http://bit.ly/yZ2mv #sports about 2 hours ago from web

RT @psmyth12 Matt Prater's 53-yard FG in Seattle was longest by a Bronco in a preseason game in 7 years (Kimrin, 65 yds., vs. Sea. 8/29/02). about 3 hours ago from web

"Miami and Oakland have the baseball dirt – that is brutal." - Jeff Reedabout 12 hours ago from web

"A lot of the times it was just painted green for TV, and there was really no grass on it." - Ryan Longwellabout 12 hours ago from web

RT @TheBlueScreen K Lawrence Tynes good from 30, 35, 38 and 42. He goes 4 for 4 and is now 29 for 34 in camp. #nyg about 17 hours ago from web

Shayne Graham to take at least part of remaining preseason off to rest groin injury. Thinks he'll be back for opener http://bit.ly/XgOQl about 18 hours ago from web

RT @cowboysbuzztap Cowboys Blog >> Rough preseason for Nick Folk http://bit.ly/XtZ0U about 19 hours ago from web

Punters vs. Cowboys Stadium HC screen; "I hit it probably a dozen times in pregame" - Titans' Craig Hentrich http://bit.ly/CWLh8 #NFL 6:50 AM Aug 22nd from web

History of Kicking 1999-2007 Jeff Wilkins was successful on 371 straight PAT attempts (2-way tie for second most consecutive) for St. Louis.3:26 PM Aug 21st from web

RT @Adam_Schefter @ProFootballHOF: DE Deacon Jones last game of career…kicks extra point in Redskins’ 42-0 win over Bears on Dec. 15, 1974. 12:06 PM Aug 21st from web

"[LS Justin Snow and K Adam Vinatieri] both have told me to slow it down because it’s a long season." - Pat McAfee http://bit.ly/17Gfvy #NFL 9:03 AM Aug 21st from web

“All through high school I was the kicker. It’s easy. It’s like riding a bike. You don’t forget much.’’ -Chad Ochocinco http://bit.ly/1MzJKS 5:43 AM Aug 21st from web

RT @Kornblue Video of Ochocinco's PAT & 62 yard kickoff...incredible! http://bit.ly/14euv3 5:41 AM Aug 21st from web

“It’s kind of (meaningless) when you make a couple kicks and you don’t get a chance to make that one to win the game.” - Stephen Gostkowski 5:36 AM Aug 21st from web

John Kasay perfect on 5 long (40-plus) FG attempts in 2-minute period. Final kick 53 yds off crossbar & bounced over. http://bit.ly/47TAI8 10:32 PM Aug 20th from web

RT @fs3142 Britton Colquitt is handling field goals with Matt Prater gone. Hit a 55-yard attempt off the crossbar, then was short. 10:18 PM Aug 20th from web

RT @Joe_Bryant CIN WR Ochocinco kicks an Extra Point. Then kicks off. Nice. http://bit.ly/8wOxD 10:16 PM Aug 20th from web

Miami Dolphins: "Kicking competition dead even " http://bit.ly/2Ftsq9 Dan Carpenter & Connor Barth #NFL 9:04 PM Aug 20th from web

RT @ZachZaidman Robbie Gould appears to have made his leg stronger this offseason. He's been booming long FGs all camp, incl Sat. in Buffalo 4:26 PM Aug 20th from web

"The way the ball tracks is really important, too, and we chart all that, too.” - Ravens STC Jerry Rosburg http://bit.ly/16lw9y #NFL 3:35 PM Aug 20th from web

RT @textnfl Tomlin's 'mental warfare' fakes out team (AP): Coach Mike Tomlin and kicker Jeff Reed showed... http://bit.ly/41MYF4 3:25 PM Aug 20th from web

"They took Janikowski, didn't they?" Joe Nedney finally said. "I'm sorry," his mom replied. http://bit.ly/kEblS #NFL 9:43 AM Aug 20th from web

 

[gbill2004]

Mike Herman - in your opinion, who wins these battles:

Nugent vs. Bryant

Mare vs. Couttu

Carpenter vs. Barth

Rayner vs. Suisham

Oh, and please add your thoughts on the Baltimore and Denver kicking situation.

And of all of these 6 situations listed above, which do you see having the best fantasy situation?

 

[Mike Herman]

Mike Herman - in your opinion, who wins these battles:

Nugent vs. Bryant

Mare vs. Couttu

Carpenter vs. Barth

Rayner vs. Suisham

Oh, and please add your thoughts on the Baltimore and Denver kicking situation.

And of all of these 6 situations listed above, which do you see having the best fantasy situation?

You can find all my current projections HERE, which should hopefully address all of your above questions.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Mike Herman - in your opinion, who wins these battles:

Nugent vs. Bryant

Mare vs. Couttu

Carpenter vs. Barth

Rayner vs. Suisham

Oh, and please add your thoughts on the Baltimore and Denver kicking situation.

And of all of these 6 situations listed above, which do you see having the best fantasy situation?

You can find all my current projections HERE, which should hopefully address all of your above questions.

Once you click the link, you'll notice it's for subscribers only. Reason number #9723 to get a FBG subscription today Seriously, these guys cover all angles better than anyone.-QG

 

[Mike Herman]

Green Bay Packers Mason Crosby hopes to kick doubts http://www.jsonline.com/spo... #NFL about 2 hours ago from web

Baltimore Ravens kicker Hauschka gets a leg up http://bit.ly/d1PeO #NFL about 7 hours ago from web

RT @lionsbuzztap Detroit Free Press >> Jason Hanson aims to be ready by opener http://bit.ly/DgPA3 #NFL #Lions about 7 hours ago from web

RT @jetsbuzztap The Star-Ledger >> NY Jets kicker Jay Feely will miss preseason game against Baltimore Ravens http://bit.ly/Cow9n about 17 hours ago from web

RT @detroitlions Martin Mayhew: Lions kicker Jason Hanson might not be ready for season opener http://bit.ly/7ALiY about 20 hours ago from web

Chicago's Dutch Sternaman led the league with 5 FGs in 1921. Green Bay's Harry O'Boyle led the NFL with 3 FGs in 1928. http://bit.ly/107b5j about 21 hours ago from web

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby continues his acting career http://bit.ly/Ba4DA #NFL about 23 hours ago from web

RT @fbguys Raiders | Lechler sits out Saturday: CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders P Shane Lechler (groin) tweaked... http://bit.ly/QKqce 4:23 AM Aug 24th from web

Detroit Lions: Jason Hanson's injury creates chance to boost résumé for Swayze Waters http://bit.ly/nER06 #NFL 4:18 AM Aug 24th from web

"Sometimes you think about kicking a longer field goal, and that is when you screw up." - Pittsburgh Steelers' Jeff Reed http://bit.ly/vO32K 10:51 PM Aug 23rd from web

"You get to work on the dirt a little bit, and we struggled with that." - Carolina HC John Fox on aborted FG attempt http://bit.ly/HLxH9 8:35 PM Aug 23rd from web

Cincinnati Bengals: Louie Sakoda, Ryan Praetorius, Nick Novak, and Sam Swank tryout. Swank wins a preseason kicking gig http://bit.ly/18VKji 5:27 PM Aug 23rd from web

RT @ProFootballTalk Bengals sign another kicker [sam Swank] http://tinyurl.com/lpje8s #NFL 2:14 PM Aug 23rd from web

Minnesota Vikings' Taylor Mehlhaff, vying for roster spot as a kickoff specialist, had kickoffs of 78 (touchback) and 71 yards against KC 12:55 PM Aug 23rd from web

 

[Mike Herman]

Ravens Insider editorial: It's time to quit the tricks with the kickers http://bit.ly/NAh6u #NFL 11 minutes ago from web

RT @nflravens Steve Hauschka going home (sort of) http://bit.ly/8MUCs 14 minutes ago from web

RT @michigansports Lions sign kicker Billy Cundiff; release Swayze Waters http://bit.ly/iQ2tI 15 minutes ago from web

History of Kicking 1964 - two employees of Monsanto invented what was initially called ChemTurf and would subsequently be renamed AstroTurf about 4 hours ago from web

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant (hamstring) will not play in this Thursday's game http://bit.ly/47pLER #NFL about 6 hours ago from web

Detroit Lions sign Billy Cundiff to fill in for Swayze Waters who was filling in for Jason Hanson about 6 hours ago from web

RT @Newslions Lions looking for a 3rd kicker: Backup K Swayze Waters, brought in last week to take over for Jason Hanson http://bit.ly/Qbm8O about 8 hours ago from web

Late in University of Hawaii's 1988 training camp, HC Wagner installed what came to be known as the "Jason Elam Rule" http://bit.ly/PImIh about 10 hours ago from web

St. Louis Rams can rely on kicking game http://bit.ly/2RLUFG #NFL about 11 hours ago from web

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri continues to make progress in his rehab from offseason knee and hip surgeries http://bit.ly/xkUbF about 15 hours ago from web

After connecting on 25 consecutive field goals at practice, Green Bay Packers' Mason Crosby went 5-for-7 today. http://tinyurl.com/kocdx6 about 23 hours ago from web

Detroit Lions WR Dane Looker 4 of 4 on FGs in practice, after kicker Swayze Waters injures hamstring http://bit.ly/2UTuP #NFL about 23 hours ago from web

"...subconsciously, I need to get over the fact that I had surgery and it hurt for so long last year." - Nick Folk http://bit.ly/1jONwW #NFL about 23 hours ago from web

Kicking hero today, gone tomorrow from Not For Long ranks http://bit.ly/sWkA0 #NFL 3:27 PM Aug 25th from web

RT @jaguarsinsider Josh Scobee hit a 60-yard field goal in practice. Short week with travel on Wed. 1:56 PM Aug 25th from web

 

[Mike Herman]

Kickology Link

RT @SeanEaglesFan David Akers kicks the game winning field goal! Jaguars 32 Eagles 33. 15 seconds to go. about 10 hours ago from web

New Orleans Saints HC Sean Payton comments on Garrett Hartley and John Carney's roles in remaining preseason games http://bit.ly/3FGNq #NFL about 13 hours ago from web

RT @fbguys Jets | Feely will play Saturday: Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports NY Jets PK Jay Feely... http://bit.ly/KrSwG about 13 hours ago from web

RT @wpxi Steelers' Reed May Miss Bills Game Due To Sore Ankle: Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed has slight sprain. http://bit.ly/saPUh about 17 hours ago from web

Rookie Thomas Morstead practiced Thursday for the first time since winning the New Orleans Saints punting job http://bit.ly/Xt7Qa #NFL about 17 hours ago from web

"To this day, that's the first thing I get asked about most." - punter Ray Guy http://bit.ly/dTXBJ #NFL about 20 hours ago from web

 

[Mike Herman]

Complete Guide to Kickology III

The third edition is now available. For the those familiar with the first two editions, many of the sections have been updated and quite a few new ones have been added. The History of Kicking section in particular has been significantly expanded, to assist everyone in their quest for a fantasy championship in 2009.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Complete Guide to Kickology III

The third edition is now available. For the those familiar with the first two editions, many of the sections have been updated and quite a few new ones have been added. The History of Kicking section in particular has been significantly expanded, to assist everyone in their quest for a fantasy championship in 2009.

Looks like an excellent read, Mike!-QG

 

[Verbal Kint]

Is there a correlation between scoring indoors vs. outdoors? It seems like kicking indoors would be preferable. Detroit plays all but 5 games inside this year. NO plays all but 6 indoors.

ETA: I see it now. Page 58.

 

[Mike Herman]

RT @TWTSports #Redskins' coach Zorn: Kicker Suisham in danger of being beaten out by Dave Rayner http://bit.ly/5LCsU 12 minutes ago from web

RT @edgarthompson Dolphins waive WR Anthony Armstrong, K Connor Barth and NT Lou Ellis, FB Joe Kowalewski on waived/injured. 25 minutes ago from web

Green Bay Packers Mason Crosby missed 2 of 3 FGs last night. Media fingers are pointing at the 3rd string holder. #NFL about 3 hours ago from web

Calgary Stampeders & Sandro DeAngelis edge Toronto Argonauts & Justin Medlock by a FG http://bit.ly/2sbWF #CFL about 8 hours ago from web

“I'm a little disappointed in that. But I've watched film and corrected the problem.” - Carolina Panthers Rhys Lloyd http://bit.ly/NiWjj about 8 hours ago from web

Arizona Cardinals #NFL RT @kris_f Neil Rackers recovered his own onside kick? Yes it's the preseason, but that is impressive. about 8 hours ago from web

RT @Adam_Schefter Jets claimed punter Glenn Pakulak on waivers from Saints today. Pakulak averaged 47.7 yards per punt last year.about 19 hours ago from web

 

[Mike Herman]

Three kickers (Olindo Mare, Brandon Coutu, and Ryan Succop) go a combined 1 of 6 on FGs on the wet grass in Kansas City. 26 minutes ago from web

“The first half was unacceptable.” - Kansas City Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop http://bit.ly/43uGxU #NFL 43 minutes ago from web

Baltimore Ravens kicking job still up in the air http://bit.ly/U14Rk #NFL about 1 hour ago from web

"I was kissing up to kickers asking if I could hold for them so I could get myself on film a little bit more." http://bit.ly/PqBj8 about 9 hours ago from web

RT @WNST: The "word" from Matt Stover: No change. Still in shape. No calls. No expectations. Enjoying his 1st free August since 1985. about 9 hours ago from web

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby and holder WR Ruvell Martin discuss the missed kicks http://bit.ly/5wNmv #NFLabout 10 hours ago from web

 

[Mike Herman]

"Can you imagine if these kicks were for your job in practice? Yeah, it's very competitive and there are high stakes." http://bit.ly/tiv8l 16 minutes ago from web

"Even though [Connor Barth] is gone, nothing is going to change. I'm still going to work to get better." - Dan Carpenter http://bit.ly/FysrN 24 minutes ago from web

Green Bay Packers: Jeremy Kapinos Captures Punting Battle http://gnb.scout.com/2/8933... #NFL 30 minutes ago from web

“I’ll say this. I made an error. Matt Flynn should have been up holding in that game." - Green Bay HC Mike McCarthy http://bit.ly/rx6Qr 38 minutes ago from web

RT @NFLTransactions SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: Waived kicker Alex Romero about 9 hours ago from web

Miami Dolphins kicker Dan Carpenter got 'back to basics' to win starting spot http://bit.ly/13vWdf #NFL about 16 hours ago from web

Piitsburgh Steelers Notebook: Piotr Czech on the mark with kicking duties http://bit.ly/K7snL #NFL about 16 hours ago from web

In the game against the Titans, Cleveland Browns kicker Phil Dawson made FGs of 21, 37, and 31 yards in the troublesome lake cross winds. about 16 hours ago from web

In 1969, LA Rams hired **** Vermeil as special teams coordinator – a position that had never previously existing in NFL http://bit.ly/T650J about 20 hours ago from web

 

[HoTnickZ]

Is it just me or is Tynes criminally underrated this year?

Outdoor or not, lots of opportunities to be had in NY I think

 

[Mike Herman]

Is it just me or is Tynes criminally underrated this year? Outdoor or not, lots of opportunities to be had in NY I think

It is not just you.

 

[Omar]

 

[Mike Herman]

RT @ravensbuzztap Baltimore Sun >> Steve Hauschka's bid up, and it looks good http://bit.ly/4j4c0g 4 minutes ago from web

RT @VikingsFootball Vikings cut K Taylor Mehlhaff, DB Derrick Roberson, RB Antone Smith and G Nick Urban. about 13 hours ago from web

Jason Hanson did some light kicking by himself away from rest of team. He kicked some extra points and jogged around. http://bit.ly/KOFxv about 14 hours ago from web

Baltimore Ravens: Hauschka's job to lose http://bit.ly/17YAZn #NFL about 21 hours ago from web

RT @dankolko John Harbaugh says Steve Hauschka still has the edge in the #Ravens kicking battle about 24 hours ago from web

RT @fbguys Seahawks | Kicking competition remains close: Eric Williams, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle... http://bit.ly/19ZpHb about 24 hours ago from web

RT @bucsbuzztap St. Petersburg Times >> Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear ready to release kicker Matt Bryant http://bit.ly/JtAbm 10:28 PM Aug 31st from web

Green Bay Packers Mason Crosby was 8-for-8 (28, 31, 36, 39, 44, 47, 48 and 50 yards) in practice today with Matt Flynn holding. 10:25 PM Aug 31st from web

Sort of like a bake-off: Redskins hold 'kick-offs' to help settle ever-so-close kicker battle http://bit.ly/4qKKSe #NFL 6:45 PM Aug 31st from web

More (a little bit) on Tampa Bay head coach Raheem Morris' conversation with kicker Matt Bryant this morning http://bit.ly/bagZ2 #NFL 6:44 PM Aug 31st from web

RT @NFLTransactions CHICAGO BEARS: Waived punter Richmond McGee and long snapper J.J. Milan 6:14 PM Aug 31st from web

Tampa Bay HC Raheem Morris isn't quite as sure about PK Matt Bryant, whom he met with Monday http://bit.ly/5BbsP #NFL 6:07 PM Aug 31st from web

“The field goals were disappointing. But no, we’re not (close to making a decision) unfortunately.” -Seattle HC Jim Mora http://bit.ly/jNBaq 11:56 AM Aug 31st from web

 

[Mike Herman]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Matt Bryant not sure he can kick Friday http://bit.ly/QnCbS #NFL 12 minutes ago from web

RT @NFLTransactions NEW YORK JETS: Waived punter Glenn Pakulak. 32 minutes ago from web

RT @ColtScore Colts' Shane Andrus keeps kicking against all odds: Along with being an aspiring NFL place-kicker.. http://bit.ly/DqQxA #Colts about 9 hours ago from web

RT @fbguys Colts | Adam Vinatieri passes physical: Aaron Wilson, of National Football Post, reports Indianapolis Colts.. http://bit.ly/Wk3p4 about 10 hours ago from web

RT @ravensbuzztap Ravens Insider >> Hauschka and the kicking revolution http://bit.ly/vOcX8 about 14 hours ago from web

RT @49erswebzone Camp Spotlight: Joe Nedney - [49ers.com] - http://bit.ly/H5tj5 about 15 hours ago from web

RT @michigansports Jason Hanson 'progressing well,' Lions hope to have kicker back for season opener versus Saints http://bit.ly/2NwVR about 15 hours ago from web

RT @dmn_taylor Jean-Jacques Taylor Nick Folk is looking good again: One of the most important plays in the preseason... http://bit.ly/12sXek about 15 hours ago from web

Emotional Play Defines Neil Rackers: Kicker's makeup gives him unique spot on Cards http://tinyurl.com/kkzhzu #NFL about 18 hours ago from web

 

[Yenrub]

So is Swank going to keep the job in Cincy or is Graham going to be ready in week 1?

 

[ft_ball_fn]

Is it just me or is Tynes criminally underrated this year? Outdoor or not, lots of opportunities to be had in NY I think

It is not just you.

Wasn't Tynes all year in 2008 trying to beat out Carney... but he never was able to do it? (except I think 2 weeks Carney was hurt). Carney meanwhile was money--lots of opportunities and super accurate--a steal last year off the WW wire... 8 attempts from more than 40 in 14 games... If Tynes can get as many chances as Carney (and hit them) he'll be a steal too... owned in 8% of Yahoo leagues.. Related... Carney was signed by NO and will start at least the first 4 because the Saints K was suspended for performance enhancing substance or something... If Carney kicks like last year NO's old K (forget his name) might not get his job back...

 

[The Jerk]

Related... Carney was signed by NO and will start at least the first 4 because the Saints K was suspended for performance enhancing substance or something... If Carney kicks like last year NO's old K (forget his name) might not get his job back...

The name is Garrett Hartley, who was perfect in the last eight games of 2008 after two kickers were 9-14 on FG and missed an XP.Hartley was 13-13 on FG, 4-4 from 40-49, no attempts from 50+. Including 28-28 XPs, Hartley scored 67 points -- pretty good ppg of 8.4, bump to near 10 ppg for leagues with distance bonuses.In addition to the accuracy Hartley showed last year, two reasons Carney might not be retained after the suspension are Hartley's superior kickoff length (compared to Carney, at least) and I would assume he's much cheaper given Carney's long league tenure.I'll be following this closely along with the situation in Baltimore.

 

[Mike Herman]

RT @redskinsffr Shaun Suisham Spices Up Kicking Competition http://bit.ly/t8Ee3 #redskins 7 minutes ago from web

Injury update: Adam Vinatieri, recently removed from PUP list, kicked last night. Jason Hanson and Shayne Graham were still out. 9 minutes ago from web

Steve Hauschka makes Ravens' decision easier http://bit.ly/18dkSC #NFL 16 minutes ago from web

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee makes three FGs against Redskins to end preseason 10 of 10. #NFL 22 minutes ago from web

Denver Broncos Matt Prater makes four FGs against Cardinals to end preseason 7 of 7. #NFL 27 minutes ago from web

Ryan Succop accounts for all of Kansas City Chiefs scoring last night, with FGs of 31, 40, and 34 yards. #NFL 32 minutes ago from web

RT @bucsbeat Bucs kicker Matt Bryant talks tough in radio interview: Bucs kicker Matt Bryant, during an interview this.. http://bit.ly/6f3cl about 13 hours ago from web

K birthday: Green Bay Packers' Mason Crosby turns 25 today; player page: http://bit.ly/CCd7q ; interview: http://bit.ly/107b5j #NFL about 16 hours ago from web

History of Kicking 1823 - William Webb Ellis, a student at Rugby School in England, illegally picked up the ball during game and ran with it about 17 hours ago from web

Finally getting started on setting up the Kickology Blog, for all those occasions when 140 characters just isn't enough. To be continued... about 20 hours ago from web

 

[ft_ball_fn]

Related... Carney was signed by NO and will start at least the first 4 because the Saints K was suspended for performance enhancing substance or something... If Carney kicks like last year NO's old K (forget his name) might not get his job back...

The name is Garrett Hartley, who was perfect in the last eight games of 2008 after two kickers were 9-14 on FG and missed an XP.Hartley was 13-13 on FG, 4-4 from 40-49, no attempts from 50+. Including 28-28 XPs, Hartley scored 67 points -- pretty good ppg of 8.4, bump to near 10 ppg for leagues with distance bonuses.In addition to the accuracy Hartley showed last year, two reasons Carney might not be retained after the suspension are Hartley's superior kickoff length (compared to Carney, at least) and I would assume he's much cheaper given Carney's long league tenure.I'll be following this closely along with the situation in Baltimore.

Excellent points about Carney's kickoff length (and $$$).. NYG kept Tynes around because Carney's Kickoff length was subpar and they wanted the field position advantage--every week it was a decision btwn Tynes for ko's and Carney for the FG accurracy.. Carney always won out... Have to keep my eyes on Hartley when he comes back--he was undrafted in my league and could be a nice K w/all the scoring that goes on in NO if the Carney owners is sleeping on grabbing him after the suspension...

 

[gbill2004]

Steven Hauschka was named the Ravens kicker Saturday.Hauschka wasn't really pushed by Graham Gano during their camp competition. Hauschka has a strong leg but his accuracy is the question mark. We'll leave him on the free agent wire for now, but keep an eye on him. Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

Shaun Suisham has won the Redskins' kicking job, according to Brad Biggs of the National Football Post.Suisham was in a very tight battle with Dave Rayner. It's a little surprising Suisham won because of his 72.2 percent accuracy last season and he'll probably be on a short leash. You can do better at your kicker spot. Source: National Football Post

 

[gbill2004]

Bucs released K Matt Bryant.Mike Nugent will be the Bucs kicker. The cut of Bryant is controversial because he made three field goals one day after the funeral for his three-month-old son last season. Bryant had been struggling with a hamstring injury and recently ripped coach Raheem Morris and Nugent in a radio interview.

 

[Mike Herman]

How fast does an NFL kicker's foot go when he kicks off? http://bit.ly/bJs2y about 7 hours ago from web

Although Adam Vinatieri is off the PUP list, the Indianapolis Colts kept Shane Andrus on their 53-man roster http://bit.ly/E6l22 #NFL about 8 hours ago from web

Jason Hanson talks about his 18 years with the Detroit Lions http://bit.ly/n0ZN5 #NFL about 8 hours ago from web

RT @RavensInsider Graham Gano has been cut and Steve Hauschka has been named the Ravens' new starting kicker. about 17 hours ago from web

RT @Adam_Schefter Shane Suisham beats out Dave Rayner for Redskins kicking job. Also, Redskins release vet WR DJ Hackett. about 17 hours ago from web

RT @bucsbuzztap Yahoo! Sports >> Kicker Matt Bryant waived by Buccaneers http://bit.ly/wWuPB about 17 hours ago from web

RT @Seahawks__News Olindo Mare / Mare won the Seattle kicking job as Brandon Couto was waived Saturday. http://bit.ly/JM8Ll #NFL #SEA about 17 hours ago from web

Lions move doesn't guarantee Jason Hanson for Week 1 http://bit.ly/oa0tE #NFL about 17 hours ago from web

RT @Detroit_Lions Lions release Billy Cundiff, Aveion Cason and Chuck Darby - MLive.com http://is.gd/2VAiC about 17 hours ago from web

San Diego Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding hits 4 of 4 field goals (36, 47, 51, and 28 yards) last night. #NFL 5:20 AM Sep 5th from web

RT @PewterReport Bucs HC Morris Discusses QB Josh Johnson & Ks Mike Nugent & Matt Bryant - http://www.pewterreport.com... 5:17 AM Sep 5th from web

RT @Bucs_News Matt Bryant (hamstring) is inactive for Bucs final preseason game. Bryant apologized to Nugent http://bit.ly/ge02g #NFL #TB 9:03 PM Sep 4th from web

Indianapolis Colts' Adam Vinatieri misses in return http://bit.ly/ccwFt #NFL 8:32 AM Sep 4th from web

 

[Mike Herman]

Kickology is finally available in blog format: LINK

 

[Mike Herman]

Speculation is that even if Detroit's Jason Hanson is ready to handle placekicking this week, he probably won't be able to handle kickoffs. less than a minute ago from web

One thing about being a kicker that most people probably don’t realize... http://kickology.blogspot.com/ about 4 hours ago from web

RT @Ed_Thompson Reporting that Jets grabbed punter A.J. Trapasso off waivers. TEN and TB also wanted him: http://tinyurl.com/ly57en #NFL about 16 hours ago from web

Iowa blocks Northern Iowa's FG twice in closing seconds to avoid upset http://bit.ly/f3eQu #NCAA about 20 hours ago from web

 

[Mike Herman]

"I felt real rusty, but it was a step and a good step." - Detroit Lions Jason Hanson http://bit.ly/nqXI2 #NFL 27 minutes ago from web

Pittsburgh Steelers make Jeff Reed an offer he can refuse (and he did) http://bit.ly/k3dFZ #NFL 40 minutes ago from web

Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson back in practice http://bit.ly/3FowZg #NFL about 9 hours ago from web

According to HC John Harbaugh, Steve Hauschka has the best mechanics of any young kicker that he has seen in a long time http://bit.ly/QYr1Q about 11 hours ago from web

"It's been a long 10 years." - Cleveland Browns kicker Phil Dawson about 11 hours ago from web

RT @ProFootballTalk Trapasso out, Weatherford in for the Jets http://tinyurl.com/n7e7g4 #NFL about 11 hours ago from web

 

[Mike Herman]

Alive and kicking: Shayne Graham http://bit.ly/t1xXx #NFL 11 minutes ago from web

"We want to take a bit of the work load off of Adam [Vinatieri] in terms of kicking off. That's our reasoning behind Shane [Andrus] being here" 13 minutes ago from web

Canadian-born punter Jon Ryan looking forward to NFL season with Seahawks http://bit.ly/G5v8n #NFL 21 minutes ago from web

Lou Groza Award, “Stars of the Week”, 9/8/09: Tyler Bitancurt & Leigh Tiffin & Aaron Pettrey http://bit.ly/2q3qOV #NCAA about 4 hours ago from web

RT @dankolko #Ravens head coach John Harbaugh won't have a quick hook with K Steve Hauschka http://bit.ly/EIco about 8 hours ago from web

All-FG game - 11/5/79 - Toni Fritsch (Oilers) 9 over Uwe von Shamann (Dolphins) 6 http://bit.ly/4pyOcl #NFL about 9 hours ago from web

 

[Mike Herman]

Tampa Bay bubble curiously bursts for Matt Bryant http://bit.ly/QM8bJ #NFL 36 minutes ago from web

Teeing it up with Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould http://blogs.dailyherald.co... #NFL about 3 hours ago from web

"It's a position where, if you've got a job, sometimes you still don't want to unpack your bags." - kicker Olindo Mare #NFL about 4 hours ago from web

"You knew they were going with Steve Hauschka, and I hope Steve has a good season." - Matt Stover about 10 hours ago from web

RT @KC_Chiefs1 K Ryan Succop & Rams SLB David Vobora are only two former "Mr. Irrelevant" players currently on NFL rosters (via @JoshLooney) about 11 hours ago from web

"You'd be shocked at the number of calls I get. On a Monday, if we miss a FG on a Sunday, I get 10 calls." -Danny Smith http://bit.ly/4jNJmb about 15 hours ago from web

 

[Gr00vus]

Thanks for all the kicker info Capy - it's much appreciated.

 

[Mike Herman]

LINK

Aussie punters line up for NFL kick-off: Ben Graham, Sav Rocca, & Mat McBriar http://bit.ly/8jUUu #NFL 4 minutes ago from web

"I'll never be a guy to hold out... there was a contract offer two days ago and I turned it down. That’s pretty much all." - Jeff Reed 7 minutes ago from web

"Pittsburgh and cheap buffets go together like Jeff Reed and silly haircuts." - Munch, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11 minutes ago from web

"A lot of guys can go out and kick it far. You have to hit it straight - every single day." - Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater 15 minutes ago from web

"I think I'm good enough to get out there and do my job on the field and hopefully help our team win games." - Indianapolis' Adam Vinatieri 16 minutes ago from web

“I think it’s looking optimistic that at least he’ll be able to do field goals, if not everything.” Detroit HC Jim Schwartz on Jason Hanson 26 minutes ago from web

 

[The Jerk]

Is there anything new on the Saints' kicker situation?

Is Hartley expected to get the job once his suspension is completed?

 

[Mike Herman]

New blog post:

Two Hips, Two Knees, & One Groin: Nick Folk, Adam Vinatieri, Jason Hanson & Shayne Graham

link

 

[Mike Herman]

Jeff Reed makes & Rob Bironas misses: In last night's opener of the 2009 NFL season, the kicking game played a big role http://bit.ly/32Ra6G 2 minutes ago from web

Olindo Mare Defies Odds to Win Kicker Job http://bit.ly/lSdgc #NFL Seattle Seahawks about 4 hours ago from web

"It'll probably take a few game-winners for people to accept me, but I'm ready for it." - Ravens' Steve Hauschka http://bit.ly/ttwPW about 4 hours ago from web

RT @NFLprguy Just saw the K ball Bironas kicked off 2 start NFL season. Will b put on nflauction.nfl.com soon. about 13 hours ago from web

RT @SigmundBloom Heinz Field curse on visiting kickers continues about 13 hours ago from web

RT @dmn_cowboys David Buehler will be solely a kickoff specialist for season opener: For the time being, kicker... http://bit.ly/IBTSo about 14 hours ago from web

Jerry Rosburg to Graham Gano: "Stay ready" http://bit.ly/1F027P #NFL about 19 hours ago from web

Becoming China’s First NFL Kicker http://bit.ly/kqVpX #NFL about 20 hours ago from web

Two Hips, Two Knees, & One Groin: Nick Folk, Adam Vinatieri, Jason Hanson & Shayne Graham http://bit.ly/p7AWN #NFL about 20 hours ago from web

RT @TBBuccaneers Just signed to practice squad: A.J. Trapasso, rookie punter who had that awesome fake in Hall of Fame game against Buffalo about 22 hours ago from web

 

[GoBirds]

I see some sites have Hartley, others Carney, Yahoo has both as a 5 star start!

Need a waiver Kicker and its one of these guys, Kasey, or Nedney.

 

[Mike Herman]

It is Carney. Hartley is suspended for the first four games.

 

[Multiple Scores]

Hartely is suspended for four games, think the guy was taking steroids.

 

[Mystery Achiever]

Hartely is suspended for four games, think the guy was taking steroids.

He said that he took something to stay awake on a long drive that apparently contained a banned substance; don;t remember which.

 

[Mike Herman]

Career Points Top 25

Through the 2008 season, following are the top 25 career scorers in the NFL. The list is dominated by kickers, rightfully so...

link

 

[GoBirds]

Hartely is suspended for four games, think the guy was taking steroids.

He said he tested positive after taking something to keep him awake on a long drive. It wasn't steroids...just some over the counter stimulant that contained a banned substance.

So Carney for 4 games then back to Hartley or is he toast?

 

[Slinger]

If Carney does well they'll just stick with him. Hartley struggled to make field goals during the preseason.