Roster moves

[2006Coltsbestever]

7 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

Multiple teams have switched kickers this week.  As far as I know Shrader hasn't received any interest other than from the Colts.  He isn't a big deal for me.

I have always worried not keeping 2 kickers on the 53 because what if Matt Gay pulls a hamstring in the 1st Qtr, then we go all game without a FG kicker. That can cost you a game. Rigo can kick extra points I am sure, but he isn't a FG kicker that can make a big FG from 50 yards with the game on the line. 

[Patrick Miller]

17 hours ago, shakedownstreet said:

 

lol!

[2006Coltsbestever]

17 hours ago, shakedownstreet said:

 

[Smonroe]

11 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I have always worried not keeping 2 kickers on the 53 because what if Matt Gay pulls a hamstring in the 1st Qtr, then we go all game without a FG kicker. That can cost you a game. Rigo can kick extra points I am sure, but he isn't a FG kicker that can make a big FG from 50 yards with the game on the line. 

I really doubt they’ll ever have two kickers active, unless they already suspect their #1 is nursing an injury.  

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, Smonroe said:

I really doubt they’ll ever have two kickers active, unless they already suspect their #1 is nursing an injury.  

Not disagreeing with you but,

 

I would though because of the reason I stated above. We can be in a gigantic game with the division on the line and If Gay gets injured during the game = we are screwed in a close game. I think of everything. 

[Smonroe]

42 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Not disagreeing with you but,

 

I would though because of the reason I stated above. We can be in a gigantic game with the division on the line and If Gay gets injured during the game = we are screwed in a close game. I think of everything. 

I get you.  You have to think about what group you’re sacrificing to keep him active.  Special teams, extra O lineman, etc.   That’s why it seems like a luxury move to me.

[jvan1973]

52 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Not disagreeing with you but,

 

I would though because of the reason I stated above. We can be in a gigantic game with the division on the line and If Gay gets injured during the game = we are screwed in a close game. I think of everything. 

Rigo kicked field goals in college.   If the game was on the line,  I'm sure they would give him a shot

[RollerColt]

10 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

Rigo kicked field goals in college.   If the game was on the line,  I'm sure they would give him a shot

Just looked it up: 

 

72 out of 74 extra points made, and 21 out of 24 field goals made in college. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

11 minutes ago, RollerColt said:

Just looked it up: 

 

72 out of 74 extra points made, and 21 out of 24 field goals made in college. 

Maybe that is why we only kept 1 Kicker. I would have to analyze the roster better to see who I would leave off if I did keep 2 kickers. 

[jvan1973]

1 hour ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Maybe that is why we only kept 1 Kicker. I would have to analyze the roster better to see who I would leave off if I did keep 2 kickers. 

I don't think any team carries 2 kickers on the 53 man roster

[Smonroe]

Just now, jvan1973 said:

I don't think any team carries 2 kickers on the 53 man roster

 

The only way a team would do it is if it's a playoff game and they knew their normal kicker couldn't get there from say 55.  They may want to keep a guy who has a better shot at a longer FG, even though he's not as accurate as their prime guy.

 

Luxury move, but could pay off if you have the roster space.

[Hawkeyecolt]

Years ago, during the Peyton era, the Colts drafted a kickoff specialist and carried him for a while.  He was out of Michigan St.   That experiment didn’t last long. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

So does that RB we signed have secret dolphins info?

[2006Coltsbestever]

23 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

I don't think any team carries 2 kickers on the 53 man roster

The 2006 Colts did, and we even had Adam. Martin Gramatica was on the roster and even made a FG and got a ring.

[jvan1973]

24 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

The 2006 Colts did, and we even had Adam. Martin Gramatica was on the roster and even made a FG and got a ring.

He was here for a couple weeks when Vinny was hurt.  

39 minutes ago, Hawkeyecolt said:

Years ago, during the Peyton era, the Colts drafted a kickoff specialist and carried him for a while.  He was out of Michigan St.   That experiment didn’t last long. 

I don't recall  that

[2006Coltsbestever]

18 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

He was here for a couple weeks when Vinny was hurt.  

I don't recall  that

Usually, teams don't carry 2 Kickers and I get why, some have but it is rare. You would probably either have to carry just 2 QB's or maybe 1 less Lineman to do so. I would almost rather keep an extra decent Kicker than keep Sam because Sam is never going to play anyway. I feel comfortable with AR and Flacco.

[jvan1973]

57 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Usually, teams don't carry 2 Kickers and I get why, some have but it is rare. You would probably either have to carry just 2 QB's or maybe 1 less Lineman to do so. I would almost rather keep an extra decent Kicker than keep Sam because Sam is never going to play anyway. I feel comfortable with AR and Flacco.

I'm not sure why anyone cares about hair.   Does anyone think Grant Stuard is immature?    Look up that kids background 

[Archer]

1 hour ago, Hawkeyecolt said:

Years ago, during the Peyton era, the Colts drafted a kickoff specialist and carried him for a while.  He was out of Michigan St.   That experiment didn’t last long. 

Raimon or Raiford or something like that…

[GoColts8818]

2 hours ago, jvan1973 said:

I don't think any team carries 2 kickers on the 53 man roster

The Colts used to back with Vandy.  They kept a third to do kickoffs and every year people talked about how they were wasting a roster spot to do that.  
 

I think the whole kicker in game injury bit is a little over blown with some.  I’ve been a Colts fan for over 35 years and I can think of one game where the kicker got hurt in game.  It was the MNF game vs the Ravens a few years ago.  They did exactly what you said.  Sent Rigo out to kick and then dealt with it after the game.

 

this is is not a common thing and definitely not a common enough thing to blow a roster spot over.

[jvan1973]

12 minutes ago, GoColts8818 said:

The Colts used to back with Vandy.  They kept a third to do kickoffs and every year people talked about how they were wasting a roster spot to do that.  
 

I think the whole kicker in game injury bit is a little over blown with some.  I’ve been a Colts fan for over 35 years and I can think of one game where the kicker got hurt in game.  It was the MNF game vs the Ravens a few years ago.  They did exactly what you said.  Sent Rigo out to kick and then dealt with it after the game.

 

this is is not a common thing and definitely not a common enough thing to blow a roster spot over.

I'm not remembering a kickoff specialist.   I'm getting old though

[Creekside]

 

I think Jim O Brian was a wide receiver wasn't he?

[Hawkeyecolt]

1 hour ago, jvan1973 said:

I'm not remembering a kickoff specialist.   I'm getting old though

Dave Raynor.  I can’t remember what year the NFL switched to the K balls, but the Colts kickoffs had been very short along with terrible coverage units.  Neither Vanderjagt or Hunter Smith could get it near the endzone. Raynor was also supposed to be a guy who could boom long field goals.  It was a failed experiment.  His kickoffs weren’t that great and it wasn’t worth burning a roster spot. 

[crazycolt1]

29 minutes ago, Hawkeyecolt said:

Dave Raynor.  I can’t remember what year the NFL switched to the K balls, but the Colts kickoffs had been very short along with terrible coverage units.  Neither Vanderjagt or Hunter Smith could get it near the endzone. Raynor was also supposed to be a guy who could boom long field goals.  It was a failed experiment.  His kickoffs weren’t that great and it wasn’t worth burning a roster spot. 

I'm pretty sure the NFL started using K balls in 1999. Don't bet the farm on my aged memory. 

[GoColts8818]

2 hours ago, jvan1973 said:

I'm not remembering a kickoff specialist.   I'm getting old though

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