idk2 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Instead of just releasing him when JH gets healthy, we should keep him. In time, he could become a reliable, powerful, kicker. Even on that missed 49yarder, he had plenty of power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunBunch7 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 JH is on IR and his career is likley over. Novak is our kicker for now and the foreseeable future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Remember last year, against the Bucs I believe, when it was raining and it got towards the end of the game. Novak came out for a 58 yarder and made it but a penalty on the play killed it. So yeah he does have a leg. I thought he kicked real well for us last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jofizz Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I'd rather keep Novak as our number one kicker for a good while. I don't want to see Hall back here anymore. Too injury prone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinzplay Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Hall will not be back with the team next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcoles11 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Novak is not the long term answer, he'll be gone at the end of the year if not before the end of the season, as he should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jofizz Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Novak is not the long term answer, he'll be gone at the end of the year if not before the end of the season, as he should be. I wouldn't be so sure on that. He doesn't require a fat contract like hall does. He's a cheap kicker that will develop over time. This team goes through kickers like a baby goes through diapers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Novak is young, let him catch his groove before making a judgment. He's still knuckle-balling kicks. He'll get out of that with a little time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method man Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I want us to sign an experienced kicker like the Hawks' kicker or Rian Lindell of the Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcoles11 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I wouldn't be so sure on that.He doesn't require a fat contract like hall does. He's a cheap kicker that will develop over time. This team goes through kickers like a baby goes through diapers. Kickers don't develop, you can either kick or you cant. He is always going to be hit or miss. I was shocked when he wasn't released after missing 2 FGs, one very short, indoors vs Indy. He will never be consistant enough to keep a job long term, appreciate the kick to beat the Boys but he will not be a long term Redskin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudMouth12thMan Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Novak is not the long term answer, he'll be gone at the end of the year if not before the end of the season, as he should be. How can you make that assessment? It certainly depends on how he does the rest of the season, but I think Coach likes him a lot. I think he's young, but he looks promising IMO. HTTRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooblakas Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I agree Novak has a great leg; he is doing the best he can to make the most out of this opportunity to be with the Redskins. In my opinion, I think Novak will get better in years to come as the field goal kicker for the Redskins, thus gaining more NFL experience. With hardwork and dedication, I hope Novak will someday be there along with the likes of great NFL Kickers, such as Matt Stover, John Carney, Nick Lowery, Mark Moseley, and Morten Andersen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcoles11 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 How can you make that assessment? It certainly depends on how he does the rest of the season, but I think Coach likes him a lot. I think he's young, but he looks promising IMO. HTTRR What are you basing your opinion on? He hasn't been very good. What is he 50% on the year? And he's missed some really short FGs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKINS_08 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I think we should keep Novak for a while and see how he does..He is 2-5 of fgs this season, but he has hit 2 game winners for us in 2 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad4comp Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Kickers don't develop, you can either kick or you cant.He is always going to be hit or miss. I was shocked when he wasn't released after missing 2 FGs, one very short, indoors vs Indy. Just like we let Akers go cuz he missed a couple field goals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcoles11 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Just like we let Akers go cuz he missed a couple field goals? We didn't give him much of a shot, that was a mistake. Novak has been here a while, he's a 50-60% kicker, that ain't going to cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge316 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 hall sucks...i would have gotten rid of him prior to this season and gotten vinateri or vanderjagt if a kicker misses games consistently for 2 years, you get rid of him, that's a simple answer...don't need injury prone kickers CUT HALL NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDQForums Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I won't pass judgement on Novak's future for now since he has only been with us for two games. I'm hoping he can be more consistant but for now he is a good fill in. Long term I wish we could get a John Carey or someone of similar status, but I doubt that'll happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRKiller Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I dont know much about kicking, but I do know that Hall wont be back here, or maybe anywhere next year. Novak is pretty unreliable right now. Hopefully, hell become more comfortable as the year goes on. Unfortuantely, the skins front office will most likely play the shop til you drop free agency game again in the offseason, and aquire some big name kicker who will be largely hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins4481 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 hall sucks...i would have gotten rid of him prior to this season and gotten vinateri or vanderjagtif a kicker misses games consistently for 2 years, you get rid of him, that's a simple answer...don't need injury prone kickers CUT HALL NOW No way would I have wanted Vanderjagt. That guy is severely overrated and is an *******. I dont think Vinatieri would've join us even if we tried. I was hoping we get Ryan Longwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirtyfive2seven Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 He does have a nice leg, it's sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedBNG Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Remember last year, against the Bucs I believe, when it was raining and it got towards the end of the game. Novak came out for a 58 yarder and made it but a penalty on the play killed it. So yeah he does have a leg. I thought he kicked real well for us last year. Denver... at this point: Second Quarter 1-10-DEN36(:02) (Field Goal formation) PENALTY on WAS-M.Sellers, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DEN 36 - No Play. He made a 53 yarder, but the penalty pushed it back to a 58 yarder. Brunell threw an incomplete pass instead from Denvers 41 to end the half. Hall was kicking in the Tampa game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1SkinsFan Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Hall will not be back with the team next year. I hope so. Novak will only get better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVaSkins21 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Novak still needs work on his kickoffs, but I hope this guy becomes a franchise kicker for the Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akorn22 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 He has an allright leg, but he makes me nervous when he kicks. That game winner against dallas was not the best kick in the world. It was VERY close to being blocked and it was also VERY close to missing the uprights. I'd rather have Matt Bryant. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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