Redskins sign kicker Neil Rackers

Redskins reel in Neil Rackers | ProFootballTalk (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/24/redskins-reel-in-neil-rackers/)

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I remember Rackers for setting a record by going 40 for 40 with the Cardinals back in the day, but he hasn't done anything much since then. I'm all for competition though, hopefully this will bring out the best in either him or Gano.

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I remember Rackers for setting a record by going 40 for 40 with the Cardinals back in the day, but he hasn't done anything much since then. I'm all for competition though, hopefully this will bring out the best in either him or Gano.

He's been pretty solid the past 4 seasons

Neil Rackers, K for the Houston Texans at NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/player/neilrackers/2504287/profile)

You're right, looking at those stats he certainly seems solid to me. He didn't even go 40 for 40 back in the day either, it said he went 40 of 42. I guess the record I was thinking of was most field goals made in a season? Idk but either way, solid signing.

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Honestly though I think we keep forgetting how bad the special teams' line play was last year, Gano had 5 blocks and most if not all of them were the result of the lines' inability to block, along with holder issues. I hope we get that shored up this offseason.

Only 15 touchbacks last year vs 32 for Gano... Per Keim on Twitter. Wonder if they could keep both guys?

If you can keep Banks as a return specialist, then maybe they cut Banks, keep both?

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If you can keep Banks as a return specialist, then maybe they cut Banks, keep both?

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I would prefer to keep Banks than to keep 2 kickers although I see the value in having both kickers. Gano is stronger (ideal for touchbacks) and younger (25)while Rackers is more accurate but he is 35.

Even though Banks was not as successful last year as he was the year before, he is still dangerous - especially as a punt returner for field position (and kick returner if he takes it out).