Monk4theHall81 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Outside of a pass rusher the most glaring weakness for our Skins has been the kicking game. Why not address this longtime need by signing Rob Bironas or Shayne Graham to kick and Shane Lechler to punt. Bironas has one of the biggest legs in the game and Graham is from VA so maybe he would be inclined to come back home. Lechler has been long regarded as one of the best punters in the game. Im hoping Vinny and co. at least take a look at trying to get these guys. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Are any of them free agents this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superozman Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I would love to have Shayne Graham! Solid kicker... Plus him and Ethan Albright both have red hair.. I love how i backed up my point of having Shayne Graham. I have the best facts sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk4theHall81 Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 yes all three are ufa's http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/fa?sort=grade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsMaster88 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'd take any reliable vet to help our punting and kicking situation. These are some of the free agents available: K: Bironas, Graham, Hanson, Feely, Stover, Carney P: Lechler, Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk4theHall81 Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 From the link above... Shane Lechler -- 32 years old Insider Analysis Grade 77 Expert's Take Lechler has been one of the most consistent punters in the league over his nine-year career. He has great size, an explosive leg and excellent mechanics to execute his craft. Lechler is a solid athlete, which allows him to adjust to inaccurate snaps and still get off an effective punt. He is adept at directional punting and dropping the ball inside the 20-yard line. He has outstanding value as a free agent punter and likely to be back in a Raider uniform in 2009. Rob Bironas -- 31 years old Insider Analysis Grade 76 Expert's Take Bironas has become one of the most dependable and strong-legged kickers in the NFL. He hit on all 13 of his attempts from inside the 40-yard line, 80 percent of his kicks between the 40-yard-line and 50-yard-line and made his only attempt of over 50 yards. He has a natural, easy kicking motion with good body control and good follow through. He gets a quick rise on the ball and has had just one field goal blocked in four years. He has a powerful and explosive leg and has had 22 of his 85 kickoffs were not returned. He is not only dependable, but has shown the ability to come through in the clutch. Shayne Graham -- 31 years old Insider Analysis Grade 75 Expert's Take Graham has been a consistent and productive kicker for the Bengals, since taking over the kicking duties in Cincinnati. He has en efficient kicking motion with a quick rise on the ball. He does a good job of handling pressure situations and poor elements. He has a strong leg and is one of the most accurate kickers in the league. He can hit from 50 yards and beyond. The Bengals did not score a lot of points last year, so his numbers were down from previous season. He gets good height on his kickoffs, but doesn't drive the ball particularly deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie5 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Not so hot on Feely, Stover, or Carney. OK, but the other guys you mention would make a measurable difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJMountaineer Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 To be honest....even though we bombed on Brooks last year, I would take Graham Gano from Free Shoes over these guys...the kid is a freak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie5 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 To be honest....even though we bombed on Brooks last year, I would take Graham Gano from Free Shoes over these guys...the kid is a freak. Wasn't he the singer for the Violent Femmes? On Brooks: I watched him at GT and thought it was an excellent pick. I didn't see his collapse coming at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfan Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 On Brooks: I watched him at GT and thought it was an excellent pick. I didn't see his collapse coming at all. I thought it was a bad case of stage fright. He might get over it and make it with another team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champskins Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hey, is David Beckham available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftCoast Skinz FAN Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I would love to have any of those guys. Graham and Bironas are solid, game winning kickers. That is something we haven't had since Chip Lohmiller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyConway Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Bironas > Grahm but either would be a great addition. For some reason I don't see our inept FO making a move for him even though our kicking game hasn't been good since Chip was still in town. As much as I don't want them here I would take Feely, Stover, or Carney over Suisham. As far as the punters go Lechler has the best leg of the UFAs. I doubt he leaves the West Coast though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBoCTiberius Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Wasn't he the singer for the Violent Femmes?On Brooks: I watched him at GT and thought it was an excellent pick. I didn't see his collapse coming at all. The would be Gordan Gano, who once boomed a 67 yard field goal barefoot. We should sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Odd that it says Lechler is good at directional kicking, I thought dropping punts inside the 20 was one of his weaknesses, that his leg was so big he often had too many touchbacks. I'd take Bironas over Graham strictly because of the longer, unreturned kickoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintrain Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 That would make far too much sense for our FO to address historically glaring weaknesses in one offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 wonder if nick novak is still around? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysaskin Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Whats a game winning clutch kicker guys, does he make FG's and PAT's with any sign of consistency? I think the 'Skins had a good kicker in Lohmiller. Seriously we need Graham, or Bironas any of those are an upgrade over Suisham. I just have this bad feeling that the competition will come down to Suisham and Rayner in some sort of bizarre special olympics like Kicking Competition. I remember a friend of mine who is a pukes fan warning me about Suisham, that he'll pick the worts moment to rip your heart out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfor4 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 That would make far too much sense for our FO to address historically glaring weaknesses in one offseason. You must be reading my mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xero21 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I've always really liked Bironas, if we signed him I'd be pretty satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Raiders make Lechler highest-paid punter with $12 million deal Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. -- All-Pro punter Shane Lechler agreed to a four-year contract Wednesday to stay with the Oakland Raiders, allowing the team to avoid a potentially tough choice in free agency. Lechler could have become an unrestricted free agent next week after being chosen to the AFC's Pro Bowl team for the fourth time in his stellar nine-year NFL career. The Raiders didn't disclose financial terms of the deal, but it's believed to make Lechler the highest-paid punter in NFL history. "This contract is the greatest ever given to a punter in the history of the National Football League," Raiders senior executive John Herrera told The Associated Press. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Lechler's deal is worth $12 million over four years, with $9 million guaranteed. The deal also frees up the Raiders to apply the franchise-player tag to Nnamdi Asomugha, another potential free agent. The Pro Bowl cornerback also had the tag last season, when he made $9.765 million. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80ecee0b&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Titans, K Bironas agree to terms on four-year, $12 million contract Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with kicker Rob Bironas on a multiyear contract. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Bironas' deal is worth $12 million over four years, an NFL high for a kicker. Titans general manager Mike Reinfeldt said Wednesday in announcing the deal that Bironas is one of the best kickers in the NFL. In four seasons, Bironas has made 84.5 percent of his field-goal attempts. He's among the NFL leaders with 59 touchbacks on kickoffs. Last season, Bironas was 29-of-33 on field-goal attempts and accounted for 127 points. The Titans originally signed him as a free agent in 2005. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80ecee31&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins-Canes-Mounties Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I guess you guys didn't see this earlier in the week. Graham is out of the picture. http://myespn.go.com/s/conversations/show/story/3911555 Bengals franchise kicker Graham By James Walker ESPN.com Monday, February 16, 2009 The Cincinnati Bengals have used their designated franchise tag, and it's not on the player some expected. On Monday, the team tagged kicker Shayne Graham for the 2009 season. Graham will be paid $2.483 million, the average salary of the top five kickers in the NFL from the previous season, to remain in a Bengals uniform. "I appreciate the Bengals' recognition of my value to the team," Graham said in a statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysaskin Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Well, no clutch Kicker this season, another year of Suisham misses oh boy! After this season Vinny will once again throw darts to determine who Chokeham's competition will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWCREDSKINS Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I really wanted Bironas though I'm not as down on Suisham as many are. Lechler would've been nice but now we're in a real bind and have to have this free agent is our next Matt Turk. I still think cutting Plackemeier was foolish. Oh well Derreick Frost is always avaialable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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