So Crosby Isn't As Bad As We Think

[BorderRivals.com]

Some nerds at MIT prove that we have a really good kicker: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53734/an-adjusted-view-of-mason-crosbys-career

I agree with Seifert's final assessment - namely that the stats don't justify his mid-season slump last season. But it's definitely a very interesting approach (and I find surprising that it hasn't been developed before now).

I still would like to bring in another kicker to at least provide competition. If Crosby eventually wins it, great. But, I think he could use a kick in the butt with some heated competition. Every kick will truly matter then - just like in games.

 

[Poppa San]

I fully expect another camp leg for both kickers. SOP usually, news when not.

 

[FrankRizzo]

I'm not even going to read the nerds twisting of data.
I've watched Crosby since his first game beating Philly in 2007.
That was the only time he made a do-or-die long FG.

Here's the thing: he gets paid to kick like a top-10 kicker. Not a bottom-feeder.
There were 3 rookies taken on day 3 of the draft last year who were great, and much cheaper.
We need to go that route this year.
Save some $, and get a better kicker.

 

[longtimefan]

He admitted to The Big Unit" Bill Michaels last year he was sick and I think Dec 4th is when he started to feel better

 

[El Guapo]

Funny how popular the Mason Crosby threads were a few months ago.....now crickets.

I still contend that Crosby was mostly miserable from 50+ and while he didn't have a great year, he wasn't far off the mark except on the long ones. I expect more than just a camp kicker this summer. We all expect more than that. There should be legitimate competition fighting for that position. Even so, I think that Crosby will win the battle with whomever tries to take his roster spot.

 

[Oshkoshpackfan]

He admitted to The Big Unit" Bill Michaels last year he was sick and I think Dec 4th is when he started to feel better

LOL...sick? For 6 weeks? WTF did he get HIV or something?

It was a terrible slump that is all. Hell, he looked like he just saw a ghost when MM called his number, even on shorter kicks he looked timid.

 

[El Guapo]

He always has that look on his face, similar to Eli Manning's perpetual I-Just-Pooped-My-Pants face.

 

[HardRightEdge]

The Packers appear unpersuaded by the MIT data. Aren't we all?

They're trying out a FA kicker:

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/pack...t-in-door-with-packers-v891gob-195787631.html

 

[13 Times Champs]

LOL...sick? For 6 weeks? WTF did he get HIV or something?

It was a terrible slump that is all. Hell, he looked like he just saw a ghost when MM called his number, even on shorter kicks he looked timid.

on that one.

 

[Wood Chipper]

I am not sold on him. He has a big leg but is inconsistent.