What about Kickers?

[Uncle_Ted]

Seeing that Nedney got cut by the Titans got me thinking -- do you guys think we'll keep Tynes, or look to upgrade? (Nedney is probably past his prime -- plus he's been hurt a lot lately).

I really don't have a stong feel for the situation, but if I had to guess, it seems Tynes didn't screw-up badly enough to warrant replacement, unless a truly fantastic kicker falls into our lap.

[el borracho]

I hope we keep Tynes. He's got a big leg and did well, considering it was his first year.

[mikey23545]

Yeah, it's not like he wowed anybody his first year, but he definitely showed enough to warrant another season.

[ILChief]

i'm more concerned with the punting situation. The three stooges we trotted out there last year stunk.

[chief52]

i'm more concerned with the punting situation. The three stooges we trotted out there last year stunk.

And they gave up a draft pick to get one of them...Cheek. :banghead:

[bkkcoh]

2003 Morten was 16 - 20 long 49 and 59 of 60 xp

2004 Tynes was 17 - 23 long 50 and 58 of 60 xp.

The last 2 years, our FG kickers have attempted the 5th or so fewest FG in the NFL.

:hmmm: I thought those numbers were interesting, especially the attempted numbers..

Our emphasis needs to be on defense and see if we can get a punter somewhere (not the draft either)...

[Manila-Chief]

2003 Morten was 16 - 20 long 49 and 59 of 60 xp

2004 Tynes was 17 - 23 long 50 and 58 of 60 xp.

The last 2 years, our FG kickers have attempted the 5th or so fewest FG in the NFL.

:hmmm: I thought those numbers were interesting, especially the attempted numbers..

Our emphasis needs to be on defense and see if we can get a punter somewhere (not the draft either)...

Those are great stats! My impression was that Morton was a much better kicker. Yes 16 out of 20 is a little better than 17 out of 23 but not that much better.

I think Tynes will get better in kicking field goals. IIRC he was allowed to attempt longer field goals than Morton.

I am concerned that his kick-offs do not seem to go far enough. 2 things: (1) Maybe with a full off season to get ready and practice he will have an even stronger leg: but (2) I noticed that neither of the S.B. kickers did much better than Tynes.

So, I guess we are as well off with him ... unless a stud were to fall into out lap in F.A.

Yes, as many have said ..... punting is a major issue. Don't know what we ought to do. D.V. has not had much luck getting a quality punter.

I guess the solution is for the D to stop the opposing team on the other side of the 50 yard line and thus our O will be able to at least get close enough for a field goal attempt....

It all goes back to ... IMPROVE THE DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bob Dole]

Larry will have a better year if we cut him.

[Calcountry]

Yeah, it's not like he wowed anybody his first year, but he definitely showed enough to warrant another season.Agreed.

[Mr. Laz]

Those are great stats! My impression was that Morton was a much better kicker. Yes 16 out of 20 is a little better than 17 out of 23 but not that much better.

yea... i believe Tynes tried more long field goals than morten did as well.

so that 17 of 23 was a more difficult 23 as well.

[shaneo69]

And they gave up a draft pick to get one of them...Cheek. :banghead:

Carolina just signed Cheek in the last day or two.

[bkkcoh]

yea... i believe Tynes tried more long field goals than morten did as well.

so that 17 of 23 was a more difficult 23 as well.

Distance Kicker Made/Attempted
1 - 29
2004 0 - 0
2003 0 - 0

20 - 29
2004 5 - 5
2003 3 - 3

30 - 39
2004 7 - 8
2003 8 - 8


40 - 49
2004 3 - 6
2003 5 - 8

50 - 59
2004 2 - 4
2003 0 - 1

[ChiefsCountry]

Carolina just signed Cheek in the last day or two.

Why does Carolina always get a woody about our punters?

[bkkcoh]

Why does Carolina always get a woody about our punters?

Suerbraun [sp] ended up being a pro bowl punter for the Panthers, IIRC.

[Hammock Parties]

Tynes did really well, and one of those misses a freakin' 58 yarder. Another was a blocked kick.