At least we have one of the best kicker is the NFL according the many. Place kicking was the Genesis of our terrible season when Blankenship missed the potential winning 43 yd FG at the end of our 1st game against the Texans and had to settle for a tie. A good kicker can make a 1-3 game difference from losses to a win. So for those who scoff at this move, If Matt Gay performs up to expectations, many will be glad we signed him.
After the 1st game FG miss loss fiasco, the accountability or lack there of (did not want to use the word "Blame"), was due to Matt Ryan, the O-Line, Jonathan Taylor (fumbles, miss pass protection blocks, injury), Pittman (who I'm a big fan off, had a couple drops), also the defense who seemed to be carrying the team with our inept offense, then started giving plays later in the season. So overall it was a team breakdown from one thing to another for our terrible season, but it started with Blankenships miss in the 1st game.