Mickalino Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 Anyone else worried about bringing in yet another kicker with NO NFL experience to make his debut on Monday Prime Time against a division rival, where EVERY game with the Eagles depends on a field goal. This kid better be good for us to turn down other kickers with actual experience. Is this another Kris Heppner waiting to happen ? Or can this kid handle the jitters of a BIG kick, which he'll no doubt be asked to do in a game like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 There is no book on Tuthill as he's never kicked in the NFL before. He has a strong leg on kickoffs, much stronger than Conway's, however we were concerned enough about his accuracy that we kept Conway over him. However, if I recall correctly, Tuthill was only brought in a week to ten days before the cuts were made, so he didn't have a lot of time to show his stuff for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddha Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 So long as he's getting his kickoffs deep, making his XPs, and not badly shanking field goals, we need to stick with him. Having the coach's confidence will only help the kid get comfortable and stop thinking about making each kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 I heard his book is the bible. The Sports Reporters said that he's got a Jesus statue on his shoulder pad like it was a dashboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted September 12, 2002 Author Share Posted September 12, 2002 The guy hasnt even hardy kicked in preseason either. He'll be like the way Mike Martz described Eric Crouch in practice - "still trying to find his place in the huddle" :laugh: ...okay, kickers dont ever get in a huddle, but you get my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Skins Fan Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 He's got Conway's endorsement. Considering Conway's petulance with the team over considering alternatives, that endorsement is questionable. Maybe Conway knows that Tuthill is a great way for him to buy time until next training camp, when he's sure he can beat out Tuthill. (If Conway doesn't retire.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 I don't think Conway has any desire to rehab this curiously recurring injury any more. His endorsement seemed to be in good faith. We'll find out shortly what Tuthill can do. His debut on Monday will be on a big stage . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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