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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 571062">McCarthy has called successful onside kicks at atypical times in the past:1. to start the game against NE in 20102. in the first quarter against MIN in 2011 in a 7-3 game3. in a tie game with only 2 minutes gone in the second half against the Bears in 2013Unless it's at the end of the game in desperation, I consider the onside kick to be a gadget play, and like any gadget play it's fine in moderation when the situation or the match ups provide the element of surprise.  Since this is not a case of leaning on gadgets as a primary way to generate big plays, I'm fine with it.Over the previous 5 seasons (2009 - 2013), the Packers were 5 of 8 on onside kick attempts, all executed by Crosby.  So, the fact the team has gotten pretty good at it certainly factors into the equation.  Besides being a better directional kicker than Masthay, his success with on side kicks might have entered into the equation in returning him to KO duty in 2013 despite Crosby  having a mediocre touchback % in 2011.  Crosby was 29th. in the league in touchback % in 2013; better this year so far.</blockquote>

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