Do we need really need a placekicker?

by goffchile on Aug 22, 2010 1:37 PM EDT

I have become increasingly concerned about our kicking situation. Never in the world did I think that Dave Rayner was going to be the best option for us at kicker. Unfortunately, Mike Nugent can't seem to get on the field and I can't help but reminisce about the "good ol' days" of Shayne Graham. Granted he choked a few times, but at least he gave himself the chance to miss those clutch kicks by hitting all the routine ones leading up to it. My gut is telling me neither Nuge or Rayner will be on the final 53. If not them, then who?

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Who will be our placekicker game #1?

Mike Nugent

23 votes

Dave Rayner

17 votes

Loser of Billy Cundiff/Shayne Graham competition

21 votes

Loser of Neil Rackers/Kris Brown competition

63 votes

Who needs a place kicker? Onside kicks and two point conversions, that's how we roll.

29 votes

Other (please specify)

6 votes

159 votes | Poll has closed

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Gonna be Nuge or Raynor

What if Shayne or Rackers loses? Shayne has too many “demons” according to Marvin to come back yet and who the hell wants Rackers here?

by Doc Scratch on Aug 22, 2010 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

We might want to consider Kris Brown.

Hell, with a name like Brown, he’s a lock for sure.. All kidding aside, he’s not that bad of a kicker. Some misses but he has made some clutch kicks.

by WHYUS!! on Aug 22, 2010 2:11 PM EDT reply actions

OCHO

screw it, he cant be any worse than what we have.

by JCompton41 on Aug 22, 2010 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

patience ....

remember how the Bengals got Graham ? Off waivers during the last round of cuts back in 2003. I’m personally rooting for Nugent. It’s unfortunate that he’s had the injury. It would be nice to see what he can do and there are still a couple of games to go, so hopefully he’ll get a chance. If there isn’t improvement from either one than my choice would be the loser of the Racker/Brown battle.

by redberkey on Aug 22, 2010 3:26 PM EDT reply actions

How about we save a roster spot and make Ocho the kicker?

Seriously though, I think I’d want the loser of the Rackers/Brown battle or Nuge (if he shows he has what it takes.)

"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison

by sexsalad on Aug 22, 2010 3:32 PM EDT reply actions

And what should we do if Ocho pulls a hammy trying to kick a 49 yarder?

He might be about to kick a 35 yarder in a preseason game, but I’ll bet there’s a lineman that can kick a 35 yarder also. I would like to see us get rackers or brown. Our current guys are not good enough.

2010 - The Year of the Tiger.

by UpStateMike on Aug 23, 2010 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Which is why I said that I would [SERIOUSLY] want the loser of the Rackers/ Brown battle.

You can’t just read the title line and think you know what the post says.

"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison

by sexsalad on Aug 23, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I can't read everything everyone writes. That's unpossible.

Calm down a little. You’re at a 13 and we need you at a 7.

2010 - The Year of the Tiger.

by UpStateMike on Aug 23, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Nuge just needs to be healthy

He seemed to be a pretty decent kicker before getting a few injuries. Hopefully he’lll get more opportunities this week.

by The Dealio on Aug 22, 2010 6:04 PM EDT reply actions

I'm with ya but,

He needs to stay healthy and needs to stretch more, I guess. I’m pulling for him.

by WHYUS!! on Aug 22, 2010 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Not sure if the pun there was intentional or not

but still, +1

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by Ian_InsideTheShoe on Aug 23, 2010 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

no pun intended.

by WHYUS!! on Aug 23, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

"Pretty decent kicker" is an understatement.

If I’m not mistaken he was taken in the second round. He used to be an absolute beast.

"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison

by sexsalad on Aug 23, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

He was an absolut beast.

by WHYUS!! on Aug 23, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

absolute

by WHYUS!! on Aug 23, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I understand

Hey, it’s almost time for the first game. Used to be , was an, absolute beast isn’t gonna cut it.

2010 - The Year of the Tiger.

by UpStateMike on Aug 23, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

EWWWWWWW WEEEE!

Maybe I was talking that way..LOL

by WHYUS!! on Aug 23, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Nuge

Agree with others -— if Nuge is healthy, he should be our guy this year. He was a 2nd round pick by the Jets and had some decent years for the Jets until he got injured. Last year when he started the year with Tampa Bay, in my opinion, he was let go prematurely because their inexperienced and ineffective coach needed a scapegoat to try and mask the real problems with his team.

by Jeff I on Aug 24, 2010 8:09 PM EDT reply actions