Dolfan Dave
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Just cut by the Chargers. Made 90% of his kicks last season
Forget Franks, Sign Nick Novak
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Precisely what I was wondering...thanks.
Field position is a huge and hidden part of the game that is mistakenly overlooked. I'd choose to defend an offense that is forced to start at the 20 any day of the week, rather than take my chances in kick coverage.
Dolph N.Fan
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Yeah let's just go with franks
Agreed, and I also really believe Miami is going to be very successful in the redzone this year, and less need of having to make difficult FGs.
Last year Miami reached the redzone more times then any other team, in doing so also failed to get the TD more times then not. I believe the coaching staff took that very seriously this season, and because of that, Miami has better RZ targets, and Philbin will take more 4th and goal opportunities.
For our kicker, field position will be vital, as long as he is consistent from within the 45, with the very rare occasional 50+ yarder to win a game here and there at the end.
Dolfan Dave
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How many kick offs are ran beyond the 20 yard line?
I'd rather have a guy who can kick it between the uprights than a guy who can blast it in the end zone. We spend roster spots on "special teamers" like Paysinger, Thomas, etc. yet we would prefer an inaccurate kicker who can boom it. Doesn't make sense.
I'd rather have a guy who can kick it between the uprights than a guy who can blast it in the end zone. We spend roster spots on "special teamers" like Paysinger, Thomas, etc. yet we would prefer an inaccurate kicker who can boom it. Doesn't make sense.
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Kickoffs are more consistent than FGs. What that means is that you can count on a good kickoff guy year in and year out, but FG% has a lot of variance.
2014 NFL Opponent Returning Statistics - http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/team/_/stat/returning/sort/yardsPerKickReturn/position/defense
What doesn't make sense is saying we prefer an inaccurate kicker.
Franks, FG: 3-3 (including a 51 yd), XP: 4-4.
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If he's so good why cut him?
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To be fair Sturgis was perfect this year too with a long fg of 49 yards so they were equal in that battle.
Turns out Novak had a 84.6% FG rate last year (22/26), not the 90% reported by the OP.
Also to note:
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/N/novaknic01.htm
http://www.endzonescore.com/veteran-kicker-nick-novak-released-chargers/25449
True and valid, BUT Sturgis' track record speaks (mumbles) for itself.
'13 - 76.5%
'14 - 78.4%
With a career of 14/20 from 40-49 yds and a meager 6/13 from 50+
*Alright, best of luck to Franks, but I've had enough of talking about kickers for one night.
