Mason is just fine. Those who are so anxious to get rid of him might want to take a look at the group out there, that's available.
Not sure why you made that comment on my comment. I like Mason. But he does not have and never has had (except when his adrenaline is pumping after a good field goal) a strong kickoff foot.
He hasn't had the longest kickoffs. I totally agree that it never was his long suit. But, I don't think that's even going to be part of the decision making. I don't think his age will be either. I don't think this year's record will actually enter the picture, that much. What I see as being the entire issue is money.
Yup...seems like the rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated.
Don‘t get me wrong …. I‘m not particularly confident in Crosby and of the rest of the field goal team right now either… but I can’t agree with your last conclusion. For whatever reason, the Packer’s offense has been very good moving the ball between the 20’s but seems to struggle some in the red zone. I would suggest that is a much bigger reason why Crosby has been getting attempts at shorter field goals but not many long ones.
I don't think your statement that he's nothing more than a glorified extra point kicker is nothing more than your personal opinion. As for statements about the average distance of the FGs he's kicking, that's dictated by where the offense grinds to a halt, not based on the fact that they made sure it was short enough for him.
I love the Captain. His posts are pure no-nonsense. There has to be someone on the board who has the sense of humor of Mother Superior at a mixed boarding school, where hormones are running rampant.At this point in the season it appears that the Packers have figured out the issues with the XP and FG team, I really don't have any concerns over it. I will get word to MLF that he needs to have Crosby kick a 55 yarder indoors at Detroit to nudge Captain a bit.
That said, hopefully the Packers have 3 more games after the Lions games and given that 2 of them will be in Green Bay, I don't expect any 50+ yard FG's from Crosby, unless its in the last seconds to try and win a game.
Captain and I go "way back" and we can "fight" like dogs or totally high five and agree on things. Captain is one of my "favorite debate partners", he fights fair and plays until the bitter end.....and I do love his signature line.I love the Captain. His posts are pure no-nonsense. There has to be someone on the board who has the sense of humor of Mother Superior at a mixed boarding school, where hormones are running rampant.
Actually, there are 6 kickers with worse FG % than Crosby.
Right and if that makes you feel better to say it that way...go for it.
Yet that argument doesn’t hold. Long Kicks requiring confidence would arguably be 50+. His 64.1 kickoff average proves his long range hasn’t finished. It’s the highest KO distance of his career.
At this point in the season it appears that the Packers have figured out the issues with the XP and FG team, I really don't have any concerns over it. I will get word to MLF that he needs to have Crosby kick a 55 yarder indoors at Detroit to nudge Captain a bit.
Captain and I go "way back" and we can "fight" like dogs or totally high five and agree on things. Captain is one of my "favorite debate partners", he fights fair and plays until the bitter end.....and I do love his signature line.
i hope they play this song at lambeau when love takes the field as the starter next season.
I believe percentage missed is a better indicator than just the number missed. He had a terrible spell and missed 9 field goals, but he has looked solid the past several games. He's a veteran. He's been there, done that. I'm not particularly worried.
Agreed. However, if you are trying to frame things to fit the narrative that this poster is attempting to, you strictly look at misses, with no other discussion allowed. It is much like pointing out that if you stop testing for covid, the rate of positive tests would drop dramatically.
