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Suisham was obviously perfect on FGs in the Jets game when we needed every last kick, but my big complaint is his inconsistent kickoffs. It was a pathetically short kickoff that led to Leon Washington's opening TD return that game. Even against Dallas, some of his kicks failed to get much inside the 10 yard line. We really need a guy who can consistently put it around the goal line. I saw Sam Swank of Wake Forest earlier this year - that kid has a rocket for a leg. I wouldn't mind bringing in a guy like that for a little competition.

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He's definitely not a big leg. But he's consistent from the range that you would expect a field goal to be made, which is good since you know what you can count on. That's another reason I was surprised we went for the 50 yarder against dallas.

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[quote=rypper11;367251]7 of 10 w/ 2 of the misses from beyond 40 yards. He's no Bironas or Vinaterri but better than Hurtin' Hall or Blanchard.[/quote]

Those numbers are fine, and considering the trouble the Skins have had with kickers for the past 10 years, I find it difficult to believe that Suisham is even being questioned right now, especially considering that he has been very good in the clutch (remember Dallas last year?)

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Hard to argue with 5 field goals in one game...as far as him getting upset after a missed Field Goal, I agree with irish, a good kicker is like a good closer in baseball, they stay in their shoes and throw every pitch or attempt every kick like they've done it a hundred times before...

His FG% is above Vinatieri and Elam, and for those that think he's a never will be, the same thing was said about Shayne Graham when Cincinnati picked him up after he was waived by [i]three[/i] other teams...

Shazzam will be fine, he's only 25 and this is only his 3rd season...hell he's practically a rookie.

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[quote=wilsowilso;367275]His misses have all been the exact same nasty hook. He should try to kick it straight next time IMO.[/quote]
His miss against Dallas was as streight as could be the problem was it started 2 feet off the mark. If he hit it straight it would have been good.

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[quote=SouperMeister;380883]Suisham was obviously perfect on FGs in the Jets game when we needed every last kick, but my big complaint is his inconsistent kickoffs. It was a pathetically short kickoff that led to Leon Washington's opening TD return that game. Even against Dallas, some of his kicks failed to get much inside the 10 yard line. We really need a guy who can consistently put it around the goal line. I saw Sam Swank of Wake Forest earlier this year - that kid has a rocket for a leg. I wouldn't mind bringing in a guy like that for a little competition.[/quote]
The short kick off was not the problem with that TD it was the players not staying in their lane and over persuing. His short kickoffs mean a shorter field and more yards gained but should not be the reason one is returned.

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he misses big game FG's, vs Giants, Dallas, Philly

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hes the best kicker we have had in years

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You know, I said earlier in the season that he would end up costing us a game this year by missing a 45+ yard field goal. Now, obviously, this loss isn't all his fault, and it wasn't a last min FG try that he missed, but obviously the game would have come down to only one more FG...So, I called it (I guess) wooppie!! As I said when I made that prediction he is young, he can become more reliable...hopefully, but he will probably lose a game for us again this year.

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i think he's doing just fine, you guys are mad he missed against a hated rival. and who's to say if he hits the long fg that the cowdungs change their game plan and beat the shit out of us. who's to say if we hit that fg the cowdungs run back the KO and then get a turnover right after that??? the kid is doing a great job and if you remember we let a guy named david akers go after one game or so bc he didnt look good.

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yeah he missed one, but he also made several key field goals to keep us as close as we were...

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I'd hate to give Suisham a lucrative deal before brining in competition next season. He was our kicker by default this preseason, and I also feel that his missed kicks played a role in all 3 division losses this year. He has been decent, but not great in my book, and I repeat from my earlier post in the thread, my biggest hangup is his short kickoffs.