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Originally Posted by Mechanix544
Like I have said, Gano is horrible. And yes, I would take Novak in an instant over Gano, no questions. The guy just cannot be counted on, not even in the simplest of kicks. Dependability is a paramount trait when you kick the ball. He isnt dependable. When your whole team is on edge when you go to kick a 35 yarder, or just a 29 yarder, there is something wrong. He isnt an NFL caliber kicker, sorry. You can defend the guy all u want, but if his ass would have gotten the 2nd blocked fg up today, as well as if he didnt shank the first attempt, then we wouldnt of needed a chip shot game winner. Win the game he did not. He was just very very lucky that we didnt come out of the contest with a Loss in spite of his horrid play. And yes, his play so far this season has been absolutley atrocious. I cannot believe people want this bum retained on this team after the way he has been playing at the end of last year and so far this year. Seriously, I cannot believe there is ONE person defending this bum.
Cut him, likle I said before, there has to be one person on the waiver wire with just as much upside, well, id take an unknown at this point. Gano simply cannot be trusted.
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Wow, a lot of anger. Sorry, but I am not the only one "defending" him seems like many posters are looking at the kicking situation rationally. How do you know he was going to miss the blocked field goal? Is he supposed to block for his own FGs too?
Just because you or any fans are uncomfortable when he kicks doesn't matter. The team doesn't pick and cut kickers based on fan opinion and comfort. He is the best option right now, despite what you may think. Also let's take a quick gander at Novak's stats vs. Gano's (not including this week).
Graham Gano - Washington Redskins - Career Statistics - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Nick Novak - San Diego Chargers - Career Statistics - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
His stats are better in almost all categories, namely FG percentage (70 vs. 63.3). Are you going to present some substance to back up your position or are you just going to make qualitative claims with no basis beside the fact you don't feel comfortable with him kicking?