Golden Gopher
Footballguy
Not sure if the bolded is sarcasm or not, but I think you're absolutely right. KC is more invested long-term in Butker... If he was on a one-year deal for the minimum, he'd probably be gone.
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The Official Kicker (K) Thread (1 Viewer)
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Golden Gopher
Footballguy
No worries... I'm the one who typed the wrong name. And that makes a lot of sense. In fact, that exact thought crossed my mind (if Badgley is relatively accurate, but still got cut, he must not have much of a leg). And, in today's NFL, where it seems like even the mediocre legs are easily making FG's from 55+, having a guy who makes you nervous at 50 is probably not going to cut it.Sorry I misunderstood.Sorry... I meant to say Badgley, not Grupe.
But, that sort of makes my point.... Grupe is terrible for NOS. Meanwhile, Indy grabs Badgley when Schraeder goes down. Badgley wasn't great, but he wasn't terrible, either. Then, IND cuts Badgley and signs Grupe? I don't get it. But, obviously, there's more to the story than just those stats (or I would think they would have stuck with Badgley).
The other interesting piece is that there doesn't seem to be another position in the NFL that is so streak-dependent. Almost like basketball shooters or hitters in baseball (or even golfers).... When kickers are on, they're on. When they aren't, some of them can massively struggle. Probably because so much of what they do is mental compared to other NFL positions.
Nick Folk was cast aside several years ago as being washed up and done as an NFL kicker. Then someone (NE?) signed in out of desperation a couple of years ago. Now, he's one of the top kickers in the league, at least in terms of accuracy. He's missed one kick (out of 40+) all year.
Meanwhile, Harrison Butker was not long ago considered one of the best there is. This year? He's actually worse than Badgley was, in terms of how many he's missed (3 FG and 4 PAT's). But, KC doesn't seem to be as quick to move on. Maybe they realize the grass isn't always greener, and at least they know what they have (as opposed to opening Door #2 and finding something worse).
From what I gathered about Badgley he had a VERY weak league and they barely attempted FGs over 50 yds with him.
Agree.
Sitting in waivers.
An added bonus...if you're up big or down big come Sunday night you could drop him for a player on bye. Pearsall, SF D, Brian Robinson, etc.
Never drop your studs.
Wild move
@NFLPlus
Brandon Aubrey becomes the first player in NFL history to make at least 100 field goals in their first 3 career seasons
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Ari Meirov
#Cowboys K Brandon Aubrey tonight:
63-yard FG
57-yard FG
55-yard FG
42-yard FG
Cheat code.
Where were you when I asked in here if I should or not.
It was definitely being cute. But I made it make sense. Houston attempts by far the most FGs in the league and Fairbairn had more points than Aubrey coming into the week in that league and he’d missed games.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Aubrey: “kickers matter.”
But Bates was the WW pickup option & he netted 16.
But Bates was the WW pickup option & he netted 16.
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Well wish I read it then that’s on me. Still have a strong team and the bye so hopefully won’t regret it other than staring at the 25 pointer for a couple of days lol.
Hartliner
Footballguy
I grabbed me Fairbairn and dropped Boswell. Make or Break week!
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Cam Little has a pretty nice playoff schedule upcoming. Anything good for the DST is often good for the kicker. 15. Vs NYJ, 16. @ Den (nah), 17. @ Indy.
Looking at picking up Pineiro after waivers run tonight. Any updates on his week 15 status?
Edit: looks like SF released Matt Gay from their practice squad today. Sounds like Pineiro is good to go!
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BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Have Loop but picked up Eddy P also for the playoff run
FarFromHome
Footballguy
For what it's worth this is how I attempt to calculate kickers. What's the weather like? Who they playing because if they are playing a team that scores points they will need tds not fgs. In your case I don't like Mervis, they need tds against Lions not fgs. Loop has been great, but Cinci scores points and can't stop anyone. Feels like a Ravens 5 TD no FG game. Pineiro against Titans feels safe. California weather good. You take the fgs when your playing a bad team. Having said all that who the heck knows. Ha ha
I have the same general thoughts. My worry on Pineiro is coming off a hammy injury. I don't like that with these delicate kickers. I also have CMC and Purdy so that is a whole lot of eggs in that 9er basket.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Niners drop a zero and you lose. My favorite. Ha ha
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Been using Dicker the kicker all year but at KC is a bad matchup. Might go Elliott vs Raiders but worry for all TDs as they “get right”
FBG has Mevis 1, Pineiro 2, Elliott 9, McPherson 10.
Dicker is 26th.
FBG has Mevis 1, Pineiro 2, Elliott 9, McPherson 10.
Dicker is 26th.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
I'm the underdog, first round of the playoffs ... my opponent has both Stafford and Puka. Does it make sense to add and start Mevis here? to sortve negate his probable points he should score?
Options:
Mevis v DET
Patterson @ PIT
McPherson v BAL
Loop @ BAL
Options:
Mevis v DET
Patterson @ PIT
McPherson v BAL
Loop @ BAL
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Was thinking the same with my opponent having Hurts, this theory doesn’t work if Stafford and Nacua are throwing and catching touchdowns and you only negate it with the XP.
Agree with the thinking but Aubrey kicked 5 FG vs DET D last week. Of course for me, my only other choice for one team other than Mevis is Koo. Leaning Mevis.
sushinsky4tsar
Footballguy
I switched sides on Rams-Lions . Bates OUT. Mevis IN.
I'm not sure about FBG's #1 ranking on Mevis this week, but I'm always happy to scapegoat my horrible decisions to the pros when things don't work out. The points have been there of late for Bates, but he's still missing too many. More than anything, I can't trust Campbell to take the 45-yard field goal attempt on 4th & 7.
This usually ends up being the move that loses a playoff game instead of winning one, but if Vegas has the Rams favored in a high-scoring game, I guess it's logical. We'll see how it works out for him, Cotton.
I'm not sure about FBG's #1 ranking on Mevis this week, but I'm always happy to scapegoat my horrible decisions to the pros when things don't work out. The points have been there of late for Bates, but he's still missing too many. More than anything, I can't trust Campbell to take the 45-yard field goal attempt on 4th & 7.
This usually ends up being the move that loses a playoff game instead of winning one, but if Vegas has the Rams favored in a high-scoring game, I guess it's logical. We'll see how it works out for him, Cotton.
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
I like this we can point to shirt on whatever staffer spends 10 minutes coming up with kicker rankings! I'm surprised the Rams are favored 5.5 last I looked. Worst case scenario is a 31-28 Detroit win.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Went with Pineiro over Boswell for weeks 16/17
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
I like Pinerio just worry about coming off a hammy but sounds like you have a bye?
sho nuff
Footballguy
Having 2nd thoughts on Bates this week. My other option is Mclaughlin…so not a steady choice. Just going against a D that gives up points to kickers vs one in LA that doesn’t. And if that Rams/Lions game turns into a track meet…may be a lot of going for it on 4th and 2 point attempts late in the game.
Going Piniero myself.
One of the only decent non frigid games and SF should have plenty of scoring opportunities.
