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qb1717 · 01-08-2008, 01:54 PM

So what are you saying. Folk is a clutch kicker and Suisham is not??? I honestly believe neither one has proven they are clutch in the NFL. They have not had enough kicks. But, on the other hand, I don't think you can say one has and one has not. Based on performance, both have shown potential. As I said before, Suisham came through 3 - 4 times this year to have a direct impact on the winning of a football game. (OT/end of game) He missed a chip shot in the third quarter - momentum changer/one he must make. Now, I know Folk made that Monday nighter - well done! It was in great weather conditions. I would say that Suisham has made a lot of FG's in some terrible conditions. I don't think Folk could say the same. Kicking 8 games in Dallas is a lot different than kicking 8 games in Washington from a weather standpoint.
How many other game winning or crucial kicks did Folk make this year?? I ask this only as I can not state the facts. He has yet to play a playoff game - although, again, they will be all on good weather conditons typically.
My point is this - they both have a lot more to prove. But you started this argument by basically saying Suisham was a bum and a choker because that is what he has proven. THIS IS NOT THE CASE!! The facts are this - he has been good in clutch kicks, he blew one in the playoffs that he should have made, but so have many other good kickers at some point in their careers, his kickoffs need to be more consistent, he made 29 field goals of 35, tied for 5th in the NFL for field goals and averaged 83% which is similar to Folk. The one area I think Folk has shown more consistency is kick-offs but then the weather conditions have to be considered. Head to head this season they kicked off about even in yardage.
Hopefully, Folk will get some more chances to prove your point.

01-08-2008, 01:54 PM	#143
qb1717 Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5	Re: Suisham = Momentum Killer So what are you saying. Folk is a clutch kicker and Suisham is not??? I honestly believe neither one has proven they are clutch in the NFL. They have not had enough kicks. But, on the other hand, I don't think you can say one has and one has not. Based on performance, both have shown potential. As I said before, Suisham came through 3 - 4 times this year to have a direct impact on the winning of a football game. (OT/end of game) He missed a chip shot in the third quarter - momentum changer/one he must make. Now, I know Folk made that Monday nighter - well done! It was in great weather conditions. I would say that Suisham has made a lot of FG's in some terrible conditions. I don't think Folk could say the same. Kicking 8 games in Dallas is a lot different than kicking 8 games in Washington from a weather standpoint. How many other game winning or crucial kicks did Folk make this year?? I ask this only as I can not state the facts. He has yet to play a playoff game - although, again, they will be all on good weather conditons typically. My point is this - they both have a lot more to prove. But you started this argument by basically saying Suisham was a bum and a choker because that is what he has proven. THIS IS NOT THE CASE!! The facts are this - he has been good in clutch kicks, he blew one in the playoffs that he should have made, but so have many other good kickers at some point in their careers, his kickoffs need to be more consistent, he made 29 field goals of 35, tied for 5th in the NFL for field goals and averaged 83% which is similar to Folk. The one area I think Folk has shown more consistency is kick-offs but then the weather conditions have to be considered. Head to head this season they kicked off about even in yardage. Hopefully, Folk will get some more chances to prove your point.