What I don't understand is how your kicking technique is affected inside versus outside. It seems to me that Novak's technique is lacking. Even though the elements might affect his Vanderjagt's kicking, you'd think if anything he is fundamentally sound enough to be at least 75%+ outdoors.
It's not the technique as much as it's the surface and the lack of weather that makes him a better indoors kicker.
Even at 75% he's an upgrade over Novak who is trying to be our new 50/50.
70Chip
11-28-2006, 03:14 PM
For some reason my gut says stick with Nick. I think he, like the team, will get hot soon. Vanderjagt is a virus who sucks outdoors. And Dallas replaced him with Gramatica? That indicates to me that Vanderjagt has real issues, because Gramatica hasn't kicked well in years.
We need a fix RIGHT NOW, but I would like to hang on to Nick as well. He's cheap and may come around. A good Maryland boy, and if we can live with roster/practice squad spot.........keep him. Maybe, he can be a Theisman, and return kicks??????????? maybe not
EternalEnigma21
11-28-2006, 03:48 PM
You know what... I know that novak has struggled, but I like the kid. Not to mention the money factor. Vanderjadt will still command money.
Id much rather watch novak miss than vanderjadt miss. He's a whiney little turd and he doesn't SOLVE the problem of having an inconsistant kicker.
Maybe it's because he's a hometown kid, but I really don't understand people rationalizing keeping a kicker who's hitting on 50%.
61cad
11-28-2006, 03:55 PM
he couldn't be any worse than novak, and is probably better than him on kickoffs (i cant really remember), which we desperately need help on. our opponents are starting at the 35 constantly it seems
Yep.... Opponents starting at the 35. Just like last year and what does Gibbs do......bring back Hall.
hesscl34
11-28-2006, 03:55 PM
No, it's because he was the reason we BEAT DALLAS!!! You can't help but LOVE HIM!!!
I'm sentimental. Perhaps he he will improve. You will notice, I did not advocate not making a positive change, if possible. only hanging onto him as well
EternalEnigma21
11-28-2006, 03:57 PM
Maybe it's because he's a hometown kid, but I really don't understand people rationalizing keeping a kicker who's hitting on 50%.
It has alot to do with his attitude. I know he's 50% and am NOT arguing against replacing him with a quality kicker... but Vjadt just lost his job due to performance. Bringing him in does not solve our problem and creates a possible chemistry issue. I can bet it would be MUCH more frustrating to lose a game on a missed kick when you have a primadonna kicker that will publicly blast your team, than some wide-eyed hometown kid who is trying his ass off for his home team.
dall-assblows
11-28-2006, 04:07 PM
any word on if they tried out any kickers?