Chiefs sign former Bills Punter Matt Araiza

[wazu]

Originally Posted by CupidStunt

I'd be fine with replacing Butker with a cheap option if his body of work was regular season only. That is, I can live with saving precious $ to give up a career 90% guy for someone who's, what, 85%, and is definitely gonna miss a few that Butker hits.

But his playoff resume these last handful of years makes him absolutely irreplaceable. He's hit EVERY kick we needed him to in so many big moments that wouldn't BE big moments if not for him - like the 13 seconds game. That was no chip shot. The crazy thing is, they were mostly afterthoughts before the kick and after he nailed it. I think that speaks to how valuable he is. Similar to Tucker, where people would be shocked if they miss, and Tucker hasn't done it like Butt in the playoffs year after year.

At the end of Super Bowl regulation, it's a short field goal and a gimme. But if he misses it and it becomes a nightmare that haunts us to our dying days. Definitely keep Butker. Not saying at "any" cost but don't mind paying a significant premium.

[frozenchief]

Originally Posted by wazu

At the end of Super Bowl regulation, it's a short field goal and a gimme. But if he misses it and it becomes a nightmare that haunts us to our dying days. Definitely keep Butker. Not saying at "any" cost but don't mind paying a significant premium.

For those of us who lived through the 'he who shall not be named' game, Butker is worth it.