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djnemo65 · 03-02-2008, 06:49 AM

I definitely agree with not drafting a kicker. Look at Mike Nugent. The Jets used a second rounder on a supposed can't miss prospect and he has been nothing more than average.

I looked it up and of the top 10 kickers based on accuracy last season only two - Josh Scobee and Nick Kaeding - were kicking for the team that originally drafted them. Moreover, 6 of the 10 weren't drafted at all.

When you come across a guy who can get the job done - like a Suisham - it's best to hold on to them, since kicker is a position that defies all reason. We haven't had consistency at the position since Chip Lohmiller so I think sticking with SEAN was the right thing to do.

03-02-2008, 06:49 AM	#18
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Redskins Tender Contract to Suisham I definitely agree with not drafting a kicker. Look at Mike Nugent. The Jets used a second rounder on a supposed can't miss prospect and he has been nothing more than average. I looked it up and of the top 10 kickers based on accuracy last season only two - Josh Scobee and Nick Kaeding - were kicking for the team that originally drafted them. Moreover, 6 of the 10 weren't drafted at all. When you come across a guy who can get the job done - like a Suisham - it's best to hold on to them, since kicker is a position that defies all reason. We haven't had consistency at the position since Chip Lohmiller so I think sticking with SEAN was the right thing to do.