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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 475763">It is worth noting that the state of the art in place kicking has ratcheted up over the last decade, on a par with the passing game. We could talk about the dozen reasons that might be (biomechanical training, sports psychology, better field conditions, more domes, better pay/career path, more college emphasis/scholarships, etc., etc.), but the fact of the matter is that 16 of the top 21 all-time FG % leaders are playing in the league right now.  30 of the 31 all-time leaders have all played in the league as recently as 2009. The median average kickers in the league through last week are Bryant (15th out of 30 qualifying at 85.3%) and Bironas (16th. out of 30 qualifying at 83.3%). The median average kicker for 2011 was Hauschka at 83.3%. The median average in 2010 goes to Dawson/Kaeding/Barth at 82.1%. Even if you discount Crosby's recent slump, and give him some points for playing outdoors, he comes out about average for an NFL kicker.  Even without the slump, some competition is warranted.  Especially when you consider nearly all of these all-time kickers populating the league came in as low draft picks and FAs.</blockquote>

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