SkinsNoles21 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 After joining the Redskins I believe he missed just one kick (his first one) and then preceeded to go 8-8, 12-12 on PAT's and even boomed a 52-yarder. Two of the most inconsistent positions for the Redskins over the past 15 million years that they have struggled, are quarterback and kicker. These positions are positions that require stability in order to succeed. I, personally, feel as though Suisham is our long-term kicker. He was flawless last season and, although I am not against bringing in someone else to compete, I believe he should be the one signed to a long-term deal and kept as the future at the position. With Jason Campbell and Shaun Suisham, The Washington Redskins may have finally solidified the quarterback and kicker position, something it has failed to do...well...ever. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsniper1 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Suisham has a long way to go to prove to be a long term NFL kicker. Not saying he won't be or that he can't be soon, just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommDownMan Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 it seems we are going to find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNoles21 Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 Campbell has a long way to go to prove he will be a long-term quarterback...doesnt mean he wont be. Based on last years performances, however, its easy to see how these two really could solidify two important positions for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkFan8 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Flawless is a bit of a stretch, but I think he'll turn out to be a more than capable kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I like him. Hopefully, he'll stay that way here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsSuperBowl21 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 way too early to tell...he shows potential(more than Novak anyway...hopefully we can bring in an undrafted FA for some competition.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Tomb Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 What are the requirements or the intangibles that a "long-term" kicker should have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirtyfive2seven Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 He's a bum, sign Nick Novak, I hear he has really improved his kickoffs and accurary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsSuperBowl21 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 He's a bum, sign Nick Novak, I hear he has really improved his kickoffs and accurary... i hope this is sarcasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSKINZ-RIDEORDIE Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 We need to bring in some new kickers this offseason to challenge him, and keep him fresh. I dont think we brought in any kickers last offseason to challenge Hall. Thats how some players fall off. That to thinking they their position on lock, and start to slack off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacase Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Good luck with him. He missed a fair amount of kicks in Dallas. Every field goal I was sitting on edge hoping he would make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I agree with the post above. I wouldn't annoint him yet. He was cut for a reason. Bring in fresh talent and see how he fairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNoles21 Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 What are the requirements or the intangibles that a "long-term" kicker should have? goes 8-9 after joining the team including a 52 yarder. doesnt get hurt... Doesnt need multiple chances to make a game winning kick, and then when does make a game winning kick, everyone doesnt wonder how the hell it went in.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jivelikenice Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I would bring in an experienced vet to compete with him in training camp. Not an Olindo Mare type who would absolutely have to have the job but an experienced guy to push him. Suisham could develop IMO and I would give him every opportunity..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldBFree76 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I hope so...for once to find a talent instead of buying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Good luck with him. He missed a fair amount of kicks in Dallas. Every field goal I was sitting on edge hoping he would make it. Actually, for some reason, I felt comfortable when he kicked. Novak and Hall had me gripping the couch cushions so tight, I left DNA in the material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I hope so, would be nice to have along term homegrown kicker like Lohmiller, and he's a fellow Canuck so I'm rooting for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlhjr34 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I agree you just don't know with Kickers. I remember some guy that was here and left after a bad outing oh what's his name? Oh wait, i've got it David Akers! I don't know of too many solid options out there. Feely is probably the best one and has the longest and best track record for accuracy. Olindo Mare has struggled in recent years. What about Vanderjagt? I know I'm going to get flammed for that one, but he is one of the most accurate kickers of all time. So long as you don't have Troy Vincent on the FG Block team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNoles21 Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 Good luck with him. He missed a fair amount of kicks in Dallas. Every field goal I was sitting on edge hoping he would make it. we could always bring in Mike Vanderjagt...you know, because he is a sure thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNoles21 Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 people around here think that just because someone has been cut somewhere else that they cant play for us. Smoot was cut in Minny...I guess we shouldnt have given him a shot. Bad Front office! bad. bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgundyMalaise Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I really don't trust Suisham. I see him as a minor upgrade over Novak. OH yea, ^^^^ the point about Smoot and Suisham is lame. You can't really compare complicated defensive schemes involving all 12 players and strategy to kicking a ball through the uprights. All you need is a good hold and the line preventing the block. Easier said than done I know, but it's not at all even close to the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coooleeey Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 How about we start with acknowledging he is more dependable than Hall, at least in the short time he has been here. The rest we'll just figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Jack Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I agree. I really think Suisham is our solution to our kicker problems. I hope he proves me right next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNoles21 Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 I really don't trust Suisham. I see him as a minor upgrade over Novak. OH yea, ^^^^ the point about Smoot and Suisham is lame. You can't really compare complicated defensive schemes involving all 12 players and strategy to kicking a ball through the uprights. All you need is a good hold and the line preventing the block. Easier said than done I know, but it's not at all even close to the same. I completely disagree. First of all, kicking a ball through the uprights is all mental for all these guys. Its not about talent, aside from leg strength, kicking is 100% mental for the guys that have made it to the NFL. They all have the talent. In minny, Smoot struggled but he obviously has plenty of talent. Suisham has struggled elsewhere, but in Washington he did well and is now confident, as well as comfortable playing for this team. Smoot is confident when he is out there playing for the Skins, and is comfortable in this scheme. Talent is easy to come by in the NFL but its the other factors that seperate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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