billsFORlife50 Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 I know he kicked the game winner today, but if you would rather punt then attempt a 51 yard field goal why keep the kicker on your roster? I say it's time to either get a new kicker or just give the job to Potter.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 I think it was more like a 53-yarder. Pretty risky for any kicker. I was okay with the decision. We almost pinned them on their 1-yard line, and, regardless, the defense made a play and won the game.
John Adams Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 52 yard FG and hand the ball to AZ? I liked the call. That's a tough FG for anyone.
Optometric Insight Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 Pardon my OCD but I think it was a 53 yarder. I think it was one of the few good calls by Chan to not risk a long field goal that not many kicker could make consistently and flip the field instead of risking a miss and giving Arizona a short field. And I have more confidence in Lindell making that kick then Potter.
mrags Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 The worst part is that it was in doors. No doubt the shank by the Arz kicker factored into Chans descision though.
MRW Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 You would probably try it if it would be a game-winner, but I think the evaluation of risk vs. benefit becomes very different when you know that Arizona will be getting the ball regardless of how the kick turns out.
birdog1960 Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 52 yard FG and hand the ball to AZ? I liked the call. That's a tough FG for anyone. i didn't like the call and agree with the op. there are plenty of nfl kickers on active rosters that a 53 yarder is better than a 50/50 shot. was it better than a 50/50 shot that our d would prevent a fg there? i'm glad they did but how many of you expected it before it happened?
slipkid Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 If your running back rips off 15+ yards to get inside the 35 and call three passes, you punt and hope no one notices.
CardinalScotts Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 because he's been a good field goal kicker for a long time
billsFORlife50 Posted October 15, 2012 Author Posted October 15, 2012 From inside 40 I agree Lindell is money but unfortunately over 40yrds he tends to be very shaky. I guess I would rather just see 1 kicker on the team then 2. It just seems like a huge waist of a roster spot.
DisplacedBillsFan Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 First of all, it blows my mind Chan makes the call to not kick a FG from 53 in OT. Second, why do we have a kick-off specialist that rarely kicks it out of the back of the end zone (like he was kept to do) and a FG kicker that we don't trust to kick from over 50? If a kicker can't consistently hit from 50+ there is should be no place for them in the NFL.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 You punt that ball in that situation 100% of the time. Not even a question.
dbow Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 I liked the call because the cards already made a 61 yarder. If we had tried and missed then they would have been real close to that guys range. Not that I trust our D but they did an OK job today. Trying to pin them deep was the right call IMHO.
Maguire's Beer Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 If your running back rips off 15+ yards to get inside the 35 and call three passes, you punt and hope no one notices. Ding ding ding! The punt/kick decision was only a decision in the first place because Chan passed three times from the 35 - with an EMPTY BACKFIELD on 2nd and 3rd downs. There's your problem, right there.
bobobonators Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 I know he kicked the game winner today, but if you would rather punt then attempt a 51 yard field goal why keep the kicker on your roster? I say it's time to either get a new kicker or just give the job to Potter. i liked the call to not go for it. he misses that FG (which i believe was 53 or 54yds, not 51) and the cardinals are almost in FG range already. let the cardinals drive the entire field with their backup QB in the game was the right move.
BuffOrange Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 i didn't like the call and agree with the op. there are plenty of nfl kickers on active rosters that a 53 yarder is better than a 50/50 shot. was it better than a 50/50 shot that our d would prevent a fg there? i'm glad they did but how many of you expected it before it happened? Yeah, pretty lame rationalizations here because they ultimately won. Everyone needs to google Brian Burke and probabilities. It's not remotely close.
BRAWNDO Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 First of all, it blows my mind Chan makes the call to not kick a FG from 53 in OT. Second, why do we have a kick-off specialist that rarely kicks it out of the back of the end zone (like he was kept to do) and a FG kicker that we don't trust to kick from over 50? If a kicker can't consistently hit from 50+ there is should be no place for them in the NFL. If he misses the Cardinals have great field position to start. And you are right a NFL Kicker should be able to hit that distance.
johnnychemo Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 If your running back rips off 15+ yards to get inside the 35 and call three passes, you punt and hope no one notices. this.
Kelly the Dog Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 Lindell's range is right around 53. I think if it was 50-52 he would have let him kick it. If Kolb was still in the game, he probably would have had Lindell kick it. A lot goes into a decision like that. Gailey said he made it because he wanted to put a young QB deep in his own territory and force him into a mistake, which is exactly what happened.
PO'14 Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 I liked the call and it worked except our moron special teams player decides to hump the goalline instead of just tapping the ball back.
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