We need competition for Suisham

mlmpetert · 08-05-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Durant Brooks is the reason there is no competition for Suisham in camp. No reason to have 2 Punters and 2 Kickers taking up space on the 80 man roster.

Anyways, Suisham will be fine. He missed one kick, in the 1st preseason game. Why is it that every time a kicker misses one FG, there is a lynch mob waiting to take care of business?

Its because he also missed his last kick of the season last year from like 20yrds out vs. Seattle (which im sure Zorn remembers). But you are absolutely right, no way can you have 2 punters and and 2 kickers taking up space. Maybe if the Brooks Frost story ends early well see something.

There's a big GT fan I work with and he says Travis Bell was awsome too. When reading about Brooks you hear his name, as the 2 formed the best kicking duo in college. Maybe well give him a look if Durant can end this thing early.

Mattyk · 08-05-2008, 11:50 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if Frost is cut very soon. I think Zorn wanted to see Brooks kick in an actual game to make sure he didn't freeze up and he was obviously fine the other night. He was booming them in pre-game warmups too.

JWsleep · 08-05-2008, 01:13 PM

If Suish misses one or two more, we'll see them bring in some competition, IMO. But as of yet, there's not enough data. He was good for us last year, but that miss in Seattle hurt, and kicking is a very mental thing. So he's got to show he's back to the level.

Hopefully, he'll get on track and this will be a non-issue.

PennSkinsFan · 08-05-2008, 06:18 PM

I like Suisham alot. But, let's face it, he is not in any way in the upper tier of NFL kickers. That is precisely why I was kind of surprised he came into camp with no competition.

vallin21 · 08-05-2008, 06:39 PM

When Suisham keeps missing chip shots in preseason then you bring in competition, but its way too early to start bringing in people to compete with Suisham.

PennSkinsFan · 08-05-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vallin21

When Suisham keeps missing chip shots in preseason then you bring in competition, but its way too early to start bringing in people to compete with Suisham.

Why? Everyone else on the roster has competition.

vallin21 · 08-05-2008, 07:20 PM

29/35 for the year and he only missed 1 kick in the HOF game. Yeah it was a chip shot but who else would you get to compete with?

jsarno · 08-05-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by vallin21

29/35 for the year and he only missed 1 kick in the HOF game. Yeah it was a chip shot but who else would you get to compete with?

How about someone that has the leg to kick a FG from 50 or more. (0 50+ attempts last year, and only 1 fg from 50+ in his short career)

Mattyk · 08-05-2008, 09:35 PM

Ok so where's this competition supposed to come from?

And I don't want to hear Vanderjagt.

jsarno · 08-05-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Ok so where's this competition supposed to come from?

And I don't want to hear Vanderjagt.

Seriously????? There was just a bunch of college kickers not drafted across the country, and there was a bunch last year too, and the year before etc....are you seriously saying that there are no kickers out there???

Last I checked, we are not experts on kickers...nor are we scouts...but last I checked, the Redskins employs alot of scouts...ask them where we could find a few. Anyone will work. No one is saying to get a hall of famer to compete, just competition. Competition has never been a bad thing...ever.

Ruhskins · 08-05-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jsarno

Seriously????? There was just a bunch of college kickers not drafted across the country, and there was a bunch last year too, and the year before etc....are you seriously saying that there are no kickers out there???

Last I checked, we are not experts on kickers...nor are we scouts...but last I checked, the Redskins employs alot of scouts...ask them where we could find a few. Anyone will work. No one is saying to get a hall of famer to compete, just competition. Competition has never been a bad thing...ever.

I think Frost may be on his way out, it would be a good time to bring in a kicker to make Suisham shape up. We can't have our kicker miss chip shots, and last season that FG that Suisham missed could have changed the game. Maybe give him another shot...but if he misses another get some competition. I mean how much of a non-pressure situation was that field goal he missed during the HOF game?

ChillWill · 08-05-2008, 11:13 PM

Suisham is fine I just wish we could get someone to drive the kickoffs into the end zone consistently. Too many of his balls last year only made it to the 10 yard line.

Mattyk · 08-05-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jsarno

Seriously????? There was just a bunch of college kickers not drafted across the country, and there was a bunch last year too, and the year before etc....are you seriously saying that there are no kickers out there???

Last I checked, we are not experts on kickers...nor are we scouts...but last I checked, the Redskins employs alot of scouts...ask them where we could find a few. Anyone will work. No one is saying to get a hall of famer to compete, just competition. Competition has never been a bad thing...ever.

C'mon now don't cop out.

Who's out there that could potentially come in and take the job?? Because with such a limited roster now you can't afford to just have competitions for the heck of it.

jsarno · 08-05-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

C'mon now don't cop out.

Who's out there that could potentially come in and take the job?? Because with such a limited roster now you can't afford to just have competitions for the heck of it.

I have no clue...I don't pay attention to kickers, and I have mentioned in previous posts, I don't follow college football very hard...but I am sure there are several here that could know some out of work kicker from college with a booming leg.
Besides, it's kinda too late now. They should have had competition when camp started. How can you bring in a guy now? (unless of course the guy starts to suck uncontrollably.) We missed the window. Suisham really needed some competition.

FRPLG · 08-06-2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jsarno

I have no clue...I don't pay attention to kickers, and I have mentioned in previous posts, I don't follow college football very hard...but I am sure there are several here that could know some out of work kicker from college with a booming leg.
Besides, it's kinda too late now. They should have had competition when camp started. How can you bring in a guy now? (unless of course the guy starts to suck uncontrollably.) We missed the window. Suisham really needed some competition.

We didn't have room. Hard to understand? Matty has stated it twice as well as others and you ignored it. Put it this way. Who should we have cut at the begining of camp to make space for a mock competition?

08-05-2008, 11:50 AM	#17
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,751	Re: We need competition for Suisham I wouldn't be surprised if Frost is cut very soon. I think Zorn wanted to see Brooks kick in an actual game to make sure he didn't freeze up and he was obviously fine the other night. He was booming them in pre-game warmups too. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-05-2008, 01:13 PM	#18
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 44 Posts: 4,576	Re: We need competition for Suisham If Suish misses one or two more, we'll see them bring in some competition, IMO. But as of yet, there's not enough data. He was good for us last year, but that miss in Seattle hurt, and kicking is a very mental thing. So he's got to show he's back to the level. Hopefully, he'll get on track and this will be a non-issue. __________________ Hail from Houston!

08-05-2008, 06:18 PM	#19
PennSkinsFan Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 42 Posts: 752	Re: We need competition for Suisham I like Suisham alot. But, let's face it, he is not in any way in the upper tier of NFL kickers. That is precisely why I was kind of surprised he came into camp with no competition. __________________ DC Pro Sports Report - Home of the Internet's Largest NFL Mock Draft Database. Best Redskins Redskins discussion, theWarpath.net

08-05-2008, 06:39 PM	#20
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vienna Va Posts: 1,025	Re: We need competition for Suisham When Suisham keeps missing chip shots in preseason then you bring in competition, but its way too early to start bringing in people to compete with Suisham.

08-05-2008, 07:20 PM	#22
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vienna Va Posts: 1,025	Re: We need competition for Suisham 29/35 for the year and he only missed 1 kick in the HOF game. Yeah it was a chip shot but who else would you get to compete with?

08-05-2008, 09:35 PM	#24
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,751	Re: We need competition for Suisham Ok so where's this competition supposed to come from? And I don't want to hear Vanderjagt. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-05-2008, 11:13 PM	#27
ChillWill Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 58 Posts: 151	Re: We need competition for Suisham Suisham is fine I just wish we could get someone to drive the kickoffs into the end zone consistently. Too many of his balls last year only made it to the 10 yard line.

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