Originally Posted by Frazod (Post 17806959)

That one's retired.

Originally Posted by Delano (Post 17807254)

If that’s true, and the OP article is legit, you have to like what it says about the player. He had a shot to sign with the Jets and play out the string on a contract. With the Chiefs, he’s only guaranteed playing time until Butker returns. The decision was a gamble and this means he’s betting on himself. He’s also looking at KC’s track record of specialist development. Right now, the three best punters and best kicker have played for or are playing with the Chiefs. Hes gambling that he’ll develop and showcase his skills with the champs and that will land him an opportunity far greater than the Jets were offering.

Originally Posted by RealSNR (Post 17807249)

He played a game without a 53 man roster contract? So what did he get paid for the game? Isn't that, uhh...against the rules?

Originally Posted by ThaVirus (Post 17807272)

Was wondering the same.. this story doesn’t make much sense based on my limited understanding of practice squad elevation..

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 17807271)

While funny, let's see how he does before laughing too much. His college stats aren't exactly encouraging.

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 17807271)

While funny, let's see how he does before laughing too much. His college stats aren't exactly encouraging.

Originally Posted by Hydrae (Post 17807186)

OMG, that is beyond hilarious.

Butker has been dealing with this issue since early on but was still getting through. He probably could have played through the season and taken care of this after winning the Super Bowl. But then Veach sees this young kicker available on the Jets PS and thinks, why not? So, Butker suddenly goes on IR and we pick up some unknown kicker. Everyone is worried about what is going on but really the only reason Butker went on IR at this time is because Veach was able to poach another young kicker off of a PS.

Originally Posted by Wallcrawler (Post 17807285)

Butker was a 70% kicker in college.

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 17807274)

These days, you can elevate a PS player for up to 3 games without moving them to the active roster.

When that happens, they're paid the active minimum salary for the game I believe.

Originally Posted by Buehler445 (Post 17807147)

If they’re on the practice squad anyone can claim him as long as they put them on the 53. Which we did because we IRd Butker.

Apparently they elevated him but forgot to get him a contract so he wasn’t signed to the 53. Even though he was their plan for a starting kicker.

That might be funnier than Failway losing Dumerville because he’s too stupid to send a fax.