Skins4SB Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I agree that Cundiff had a good game. The first FG was indeed a scare, but after the second and third went through, I felt more comfortable. I guess we will see what does in harsher conditions (wind/gusts, etc..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogofWar1 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Cundiff did a great job. 2 kicks outside 40, his accuracy was crucial. If he missed one of those, suddenly we're only up by 5, aka. that terrifying "one score and we lose" zone we all know so well. Miss 2, and Brees wins that game for them, by getting them within the 30 and getting another field goal. Being 8 points down instead of 5 or 2 forced him to play vastly differently. I hate to say it, but I do have some doubts about whether Gano would have hit all 4 of those. Anyways, I feel like we need to call in Oprah to hand out game balls. "And you get a game ball! And you get a game ball! And you get a game ball! Everyone look under your seats! Everyone gets a game ball!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzSkinsFan63 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I was completely wrong about Cundiff..Congrats Cundiff..excellent game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Well, there are two things from that game. I think people should understand now why Cundiff is encouraged to kick it out of the end zone, while Gano was learing to directional kick: Cundiff can kick it out far more consistently than Gano. Second, the downside of not being able to hit it out is potentially big yards on returns, which is why you try to limit the field for a returner. As for accuracy comparisons, it is a little early for that. Yes, Cundiff had a good game. Gano also had good games. The problem is, fans tend to remember the misses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmonkforHOF Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I don't disagree with Cundiff being a hero, I just think Sundberg long snapping with a broken forearm (helmet hit it on blocked punt play) deserves some credit. I don't remeber hearing about the injury during the game, they showed Sundberg holding his arm on the sidelines after the play but that was it. the kid got in there and kept playing becasue he knew they had no one else. Sundberg Hero #2a, Cundiff #2b, cause a kicker is suppose to make kicks, but no one expects a long snapper to keep playing with a broken forearm. Anyone know what The Red Sanpper aka Ethan Albright is up to? might have to give him a call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 not only did he make all his FG attempts, he didn't kick the ****ing ball out of bounds on any kickoff. hallelujah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Yeah, I was incredibly skeptical at first, but he was PERFECT this game. Hopefully he keeps it up, especially into the *cough*playoffs*cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Wait we cut Gano? Cundiff, bizzilion. Haters, 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Cundiff was outstanding. Sproles had one good return with about 11 minutes to go in the 4th. He brought the ball out from 8 or 9 yards deep, and made it out to the 39 yard line. I wonder if he surprised the cover guys a little bit taking it out from that deep, considering Cundiff had kicked it deep into the end zone all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I was happy to see Cundiff booting them into the back of the endzone. I much rather see the other team start at the 20 than give them any chances of returning it even if we have the chance of stopping the returner ahead of the 20 yard line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I have to ask, Would you get a little smurk on your face tonight if the ravens Kicker either missed a FG or misses a game winner against Cincy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouvan59 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I'm holding back until Week Three and beyond on Cundiff. All things being equal, in a climate controlled dome like NO and St Louis this coming Sunday, he shouldn't miss anything. So I want to see him out in the elements on a grass field when other factors come into play. (Apparently he was HORRID all week in practice outdoors last week for example.). That said, can't fault his first outing. And yes, it'd be/ maybe is already SO nice to NOT be hiding behind your hands every time whichever kicker takes to the field. Hail. ^this Good game by Cundiff but I'll reserve my "We finally found a kicker" thread for later. Especially since his first kick barely made it inside the right upright. Shaun Suisham and Graham Gano both were pretty good early on as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I don't think I'll ever be comfortable with a Redskins kicker. I don't think any NFL fan is ever comfortable with their kicker. Kickers either miss often enough for it to be in the back of your head or they are so good that you're always wondering when odds are going to catch up to them. We like to believe that when Moseley or Lohmiller were here, we just knew it was an automatic 3 points, but those guys hit about 65-70% of their kicks. The fact is, even in the NFL, if you settle for a FG attempt it's about a 75% proposition. For Cundiff through week 1, he did everything we could have asked of him. He made all 4 FGs (2 were relatively long) and did a great job kicking off (neutralizing Sproles). A+ in my book. On to week 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I don't think any NFL fan is ever comfortable with their kicker. Kickers either miss often enough for it to be in the back of your head or they are so good that you're always wondering when odds are going to catch up to them. We like to believe that when Moseley or Lohmiller were here, we just knew it was an automatic 3 points, but those guys hit about 65-70% of their kicks. The fact is, even in the NFL, if you settle for a FG attempt it's about a 75% proposition. For Cundiff through week 1, he did everything we could have asked of him. He made all 4 FGs (2 were relatively long) and did a great job kicking off (neutralizing Sproles). A+ in my book. On to week 2. I agree. I don't feel confident Gano would have been 4/4 on FGs yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinklein Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Big effort. I'm still nervous as **** about him, though. There's a reason the Ravens cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Yeah, I was incredibly skeptical at first, but he was PERFECT this game.Hopefully he keeps it up, especially into the *cough*playoffs*cough* :slap: Go write 'Paloffs' 100 times so you never forget again and say 10 Hail to the Redskins as penance my Son. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins2victory Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hats off to the kicker..........!! 4 for 4, enough said. Great first game as a skin!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflow78 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Here's the thing that made me feel better, Gano wouldn't have had that many touchbacks, and Gano would have missed one of those FGs (almost guaranteed). That was a great game by Cundiff. Oh, and no one else has bothered to sign him. So, worst comes to worst, maybe he'll still be out in oblivion if Cundiff gets hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Cundiff is the business from inside the 50. When we signed him, many pointed to the fact he's poor from over 50....when comparing to Gano in particular. I don't care about that. Over the last 3 seasons, 90% of our attempts have been from inside the 50. If that trend continues, Cundiff is gonna be just what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankez99 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Awesome....I was looking for a Cundiff love thread, and I found it! Felt good not having to squint my eyes and plug my ears watching/listening to Gano line up for an important kick. EXTREME(skins)LY IMPRESSED Billy, thanks! :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodus333 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 As happy as I was for the kick, i'm still far from comfortable with our kicking squad at this point. That blocked punt was huge for the saints and could have easily swung the momentum enough to cost us the game. From the replay it looked like Doughty missed the blocker but then again it could have been the long snapper when he broke his arm not sure. And as much as i love the effort of the long snapper the sad reality is for at least the next few weeks we will have moe inconsistency a that position, either from him having a cast on or the staff bringing in a replacement. Weve stepped it up but i think weve still got some wrinkles to iron out before i stop holding my breath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsInFebruary Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 How in the world did we score this guy? I wasn't paying attention. But I'm GLAD we did! :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellsHTTR Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 How in the world did we score this guy? I wasn't paying attention. But I'm GLAD we did! :point2sky No kidding. The initial reaction I posted in the "Gano Cut" thread was, basically, "WTF?" But man, did Cundiff show why we brought him in (and why the Ravens might have made a mistake giving him the boot)--high touchback percentage and accuracy inside the 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G1 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 As happy as I was for the kick, i'm still far from comfortable with our kicking squad at this point. That blocked punt was huge for the saints and could have easily swung the momentum enough to cost us the game. From the replay it looked like Doughty missed the blocker but then again it could have been the long snapper when he broke his arm not sure. And as much as i love the effort of the long snapper the sad reality is for at least the next few weeks we will have moe inconsistency a that position, either from him having a cast on or the staff bringing in a replacement.Weve stepped it up but i think weve still got some wrinkles to iron out before i stop holding my breath I think Doughty has to take a lot of blame for the block. Sure, he got through clean but that's Doughty's job as the protector to pick that up. He went the wrong way where it looked like the blocking was holding up. He just didn't see the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskindan07 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Lets hope that he can force a touch back on every kickoff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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