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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sschind" data-source="post: 885682" data-attributes="member: 10247">The thing with FG attempts is that just a few misses can mean the difference between a top 10 or bottom 10 kicker percentage wise.  That's why in some cases pure numbers don't mean as much to me (drops by a WR is another) As I have said in other threads, maybe even this one, I have never had that feeling of dread when Crosby came onto the field that he was going to miss a kick simply because he was Mason Crosby.  With some players there is that "oh crap" moment when you realize the game is on the line and you really have no confidence that he is going to get the job done.  I've never felt that way about Crosby.I have felt, on a few occasions, like " he is going to miss this one because its not the Packers day".  But I  don't think I have ever felt like "Mason Crosby is going to miss this one because he is Mason Crosby" if that makes any sense. As a fan, watching the game for entertainment purposes, that is very important to me. I never want to feel like my guy can't get the job done.  Unless you enjoy expecting your team to lose it defeats the entire purpose of watching. That is why I feel, despite what the numbers may say, Mason Crosby has been an above average kicker and IMO worth what he is being paid.</blockquote>

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