Graham Gano has to Go !!

[takethecake]

Well although missing those field goals today (not the last one, that one was on HS) was pretty pathetic, I can't help but remember david akers... Sometimes these young guys just have to get a good rhythm or work ethic going.

[SmootSmack]

I know everyone always fears we're missing out on the next Akers, but we've cut a lot more kickers that have gone on to sell cars to make a living than Pro Bowl kickers. Maybe, just maybe, Gano won't amount to any more than he is

[DCtoAZ]

who gives a shit .. get him the hell out of here ... the 24 YARDER has to be made period

[vallin21]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

When will Macho play?

Thats what I've been asking. Hopefully we can see him start at least 1 game at FS this yr.

[takethecake]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I know everyone always fears we're missing out on the next Akers, but we've cut a lot more kickers that have gone on to sell cars to make a living than Pro Bowl kickers. Maybe, just maybe, Gano won't amount to any more than he is

Well knowing our luck, if we cut him he'll become great and if we don't he'll continue to suck haha...

[InsanePianist]

He's helping the team long term... Better draft position

[Darrell_Green_28]

What are the chances of him not kicking next week? Didnt he get hurt on that botched extra point?

[sportscurmudgeon]

Heard one of the talking heads on TV say that the Redskins have had 16 kickers in the last 15 years - - since Chip Lohmiller cashed it in.

You would think that just once the special teams coaches here could have found a long-term keeper, no?

Gano has missed 10 FGs this year which is the highest in the NFL.

Meanwhile just to rub salt in the wound, Shaun Suisham is 9 for 9 with the Steelers and will be heading to the playoffs - - unless he breaks a leg.

[SmootSmack]

Bringing in kickers tomorrow to work out at Redskins Park. It is Tuesday so it's not unheard of, but still...

[MTK]

At this point might as well ride it out with Gano and evaluate things after the season.

[Chico23231]

Get'em, get'em

[firstdown]

I turned to my buddy before the extra point try and said we would be better off just going for the win and two points. I know the extra point was not on the kicker but it just adds salt to the wound after missing two FG.

[mooby]

I said earlier that I would start getting worried about Gano when he started shanking 20 yarders. Well now that that day has arrived, it won't suprise me if he gets replaced. I just want a long term replacement, I'm tired of going through kickers, never finding a decent one good enough.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I turned to my buddy before the extra point try and said we would be better off just going for the win and two points. I know the extra point was not on the kicker but it just adds salt to the wound after missing two FG.

I was kinda hoping they would go for two, not because I thought they would F up the PAT but just because MS has rolled the dice in the past in Denver in situations like that, and really what did we have to lose?

[Coff]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Heard one of the talking heads on TV say that the Redskins have had 16 kickers in the last 15 years - - since Chip Lohmiller cashed it in.

You would think that just once the special teams coaches here could have found a long-term keeper, no?

Gano has missed 10 FGs this year which is the highest in the NFL.

Meanwhile just to rub salt in the wound, Shaun Suisham is 9 for 9 with the Steelers and will be heading to the playoffs - - unless he breaks a leg.

That's almost as bad as our quarterbacks over that time period!
People definitely need to hear that stat though when they call for Gano's job. I'm always an apologists for kickers, and while it's certainly getting hard to defend Gano at this point (neither of the snaps and holds on either of those missed FGs yesterday were clean, by the way), it should be pointed out to those who are calling for his head that his replacement will likely be just as bad.