Webster Guy Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 It seemed like there were more kicker duels this year than I ever remember. Green Bay knocking off Dallas comes to mind, but there were tons of other games including a few Bills games where the difference between a W and L was the kicking game. Also the longer extra point makes this position even more critical. There was one Sunday in November where a dozen extra points were missed, including two that day by Nugent for the Bengals which ultimately cost them the game (and me some cash) Carpenter missed 4 this season and ranked near the bottom of the league. There used to be two criteria for grading kickers: kickoffs strength and field goal skill. Now extra point accuracy adds a 3rd dimension. I would imagine the Bills have a priority to upgrade the kicking game and I'm wondering what the college draft is offering this year, and where would we likely take one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I wondered why I felt my ears burning Zane Gonzalez of Arizona State is draftable. Where? I haven't a clue. After Aguayo, I'm not sure which way is up anymore. Haven't watched anyone in depth yet but Gonzalez ticks every statistical criteria comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Daniel Carlson from Auburn seems to be the consensus best kicker in the draft. IIRC, he also handled kickoff and punting duties for a bit. Everything I have seen has him in the 4-6 round range, but who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Daniel Carlson from Auburn seems to be the consensus best kicker in the draft. IIRC, he also handled kickoff and punting duties for a bit. Everything I have seen has him in the 4-6 round range, but who knows? He didn't declare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 He didn't declare. Really? Wow. I guess it was a mistake taking him in my fanspeak mock yesterday...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Really? Wow. I guess it was a mistake taking him in my fanspeak mock yesterday...lol. I had my hopes pinned on him since New Year's Day last year. He probably thinks I'm the biggest creep on the planet by now Figured context was needed (I'm not completely stalking him. Yet) - https://twitter.com/StephenCulley/status/814557490406977536 Edited February 1, 2017 by Blokestradamus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocal69 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 well I think kickers coming into the league are at a more disadvange than before because from the time you start kicking until you finish college you are kicking extra points from a much shorter distance than when you come into the NFL now with the rule change. I wish that the college kicking game will now match the NFL game so you can better evaluate the kickers coming out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 well I think kickers coming into the league are at a more disadvange than before because from the time you start kicking until you finish college you are kicking extra points from a much shorter distance than when you come into the NFL now with the rule change. I wish that the college kicking game will now match the NFL game so you can better evaluate the kickers coming out I don't see it. How is kicking an extra point any different than a 30-35 yard field goal? I know Carpenter seems as reliable from 35 as he is from 45, which is strange, but wouldn't a young player who often kicks FGs in the 30s be exactly that accurate at XP's? Seemingly a lower stress kick, too, so you can't even factor in pressure effecting the XP even as much as a similar length FG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Just as long as i don't see Jordan Gay back on thr roster, i am good.. It is time to move on from Carpenter.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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