Redskins Sign K Billy Cundiff, Release Gano

REDSKINS4ever · 08-28-2012, 07:30 PM

The release of Graham Gano was a very surprising move to me. But I understand Bruce Allen's logic. Billy Cundiff was available. He's been to playoffs and has a lot of experience. Gano in retrospect to Cudiff, only has potential. So for Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen it was a no brainer. I'm still surprised by the move to cut Gano though.

DynamiteRave · 08-28-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

The release of Graham Gano was a very surprising move to me. But I understand Bruce Allen's logic. Billy Cundiff was available. He's been to playoffs and has a lot of experience. Gano in retrospect to Cudiff, only has potential. So for Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen it was a no brainer. I'm still surprised by the move to cut Gano though.

He's also blown it in the playoffs. Being a DC native and a Skins fan, it was pretty sweet to watch him screw the Ravens right out of a potential Super Bowl appearance.

CapitalDefense · 08-28-2012, 07:39 PM

So how many years before Gano is in the pro bowl for a NFC team?

CrazyCanuck · 08-28-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CapitalDefense

So how many years before Gano is in the pro bowl for a NFC team?

The over/under is 2.5 years. I've got the under.

SFREDSKIN · 08-28-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CapitalDefense

So how many years before Gano is in the pro bowl for a NFC team?

Just like David Akers? Cundiff is not better than Gano, read this:

Redskins sign Cundiff, cut Gano | WashingtonExaminer.com

REDSKINS4ever · 08-29-2012, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Just like David Akers? Cundiff is not better than Gano, read this:

Redskins sign Cundiff, cut Gano | WashingtonExaminer.com

Gano is a good kicker but he's not great. Cundiff has more experience. Cundiff has kicked in playoff games and Gano hasn't. I was surprised to see Gano cut and I don't think Cundiff is truly an upgrade. Based on that statistics pertaining to that article, it appears that Bruce Allen and Mike Shanahan are very naive in just cutting Gano and presenting the kicking job to Cundiff as a gift.

Dirtbag59 · 08-29-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

Gano is a good kicker but he's not great. Cundiff has more experience. Cundiff has kicked in playoff games and Gano hasn't. I was surprised to see Gano cut and I don't think Cundiff is truly an upgrade. Based on that statistics pertaining to that article, it appears that Bruce Allen and Mike Shanahan are very naive in just cutting Gano and presenting the kicking job to Cundiff as a gift.

Might have a point there. On the other hand Cundiff probably had a few suitors and the only way to get him was to guarantee him the job. Plus maybe the staff thought they could sign Rackers or Gano mid season if Cundiff failed.

CapitalDefense · 08-28-2012, 07:55 PM

Anybody remember Nick Novak? In San Diego hitting 79.4 % last season?

Ole Cundiff might not be our first week starter either..

Spin: Novak is kicking well, but unfortunately for him, Nate Kaeding is healthy and is also kicking well. It seems unlikely that the Bolts will elect to keep both kickers on the roster when the season begins, so Novak might be auditioning for another team at this point.

Chief X_Phackter · 08-28-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CapitalDefense

Anybody remember Nick Novak? In San Diego hitting 79.4 % last season?

Ole Cundiff might not be our first week starter either..

Spin: Novak is kicking well, but unfortunately for him, Nate Kaeding is healthy and is also kicking well. It seems unlikely that the Bolts will elect to keep both kickers on the roster when the season begins, so Novak might be auditioning for another team at this point.

That would be hilarious.

Monkeydad · 08-29-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CapitalDefense

Anybody remember Nick Novak? In San Diego hitting 79.4 % last season?

Ole Cundiff might not be our first week starter either..

Spin: Novak is kicking well, but unfortunately for him, Nate Kaeding is healthy and is also kicking well. It seems unlikely that the Bolts will elect to keep both kickers on the roster when the season begins, so Novak might be auditioning for another team at this point.

I'd take Nick back. That game-winner against Dallas is still fresh in my memory.

Of course, Troy Vincent and Sean Taylor helped out with that FG.

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 08-28-2012, 08:25 PM

I'll take the over all day. Gano isn't going to go somewhere and be lights out.

CapitalDefense · 08-28-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

I'll take the over all day. Gano isn't going to go somewhere and be lights out.

Mr. Akers....Kid had one of the strongest legs in the league, if he could harness the power and become accurate look out...., just sayin

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 08-28-2012, 08:56 PM

CapitalD has Kirk over taken Rex?

Coff · 08-28-2012, 10:22 PM

In an attempt to spare the denizens of reactionaries some time, I'll write the following for whenever Cundiff misses his first FG with the Skins:
CUT CUNDIFF!!!

That Guy · 08-28-2012, 10:50 PM

akers and vinetari and stover stuck around forever. janikowski, anderson... some kickers are just good.

08-28-2012, 07:30 PM	#1
REDSKINS4ever Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 4,009	Re: Redskins Sign K Billy Cundiff, Release Gano The release of Graham Gano was a very surprising move to me. But I understand Bruce Allen's logic. Billy Cundiff was available. He's been to playoffs and has a lot of experience. Gano in retrospect to Cudiff, only has potential. So for Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen it was a no brainer. I'm still surprised by the move to cut Gano though.

08-28-2012, 07:39 PM	#3
CapitalDefense Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 325	Re: Redskins Sign K Billy Cundiff, Release Gano So how many years before Gano is in the pro bowl for a NFC team?

08-28-2012, 07:55 PM	#8
CapitalDefense Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 325	Re: Redskins Sign K Billy Cundiff, Release Gano Anybody remember Nick Novak? In San Diego hitting 79.4 % last season? Ole Cundiff might not be our first week starter either.. Spin: Novak is kicking well, but unfortunately for him, Nate Kaeding is healthy and is also kicking well. It seems unlikely that the Bolts will elect to keep both kickers on the roster when the season begins, so Novak might be auditioning for another team at this point.

08-28-2012, 08:25 PM	#11
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Redskins Sign K Billy Cundiff, Release Gano I'll take the over all day. Gano isn't going to go somewhere and be lights out. __________________ Just win.

08-28-2012, 08:56 PM	#13
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Redskins Sign K Billy Cundiff, Release Gano CapitalD has Kirk over taken Rex? __________________ Just win.

08-28-2012, 10:22 PM	#14
Coff Impact Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Halfmoon, NY Posts: 683	Re: Redskins Sign K Billy Cundiff, Release Gano In an attempt to spare the denizens of reactionaries some time, I'll write the following for whenever Cundiff misses his first FG with the Skins: CUT CUNDIFF!!!

08-28-2012, 10:50 PM	#15
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 41 Posts: 17,511	Re: Redskins Sign K Billy Cundiff, Release Gano akers and vinetari and stover stuck around forever. janikowski, anderson... some kickers are just good.

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