Concerns about the Kicking game

Schneed10 · 10-10-2005, 11:07 AM

Doesn't matter. John Hall will be healthy real soon and Novak will get dropped. Knowing Gibbs' propensity for relying on veterans, I don't think Novak ever had a real shot to permanently replace Hall, whether he was perfect on all attempts or not.

Hall is clutch. He makes the pressure kicks. I think Gibbs knows that and wouldn't make the mistake of getting rid of him. Hopefully he's back this week.

TheMalcolmConnection · 10-10-2005, 11:11 AM

I hope he AND Walt Harris AND Springs are all back.

MTK · 10-10-2005, 11:59 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if Hall is the one that gets dropped soon.

This quad problem has been ongoing for a year now, it's probably unlikely that it will completely resolve and not be a problem again.

Dumping him will be a tough decision, but we might not have a choice.

TheMalcolmConnection · 10-10-2005, 02:19 PM

Hmmm. If that's the case I'm REALLY hoping Hall is ready soon...

MTK · 10-10-2005, 03:05 PM

His previous short kickoffs were reportedly done on purpose according to Gibbs. Something about kicking them short and high to allow the coverage to get down quicker.

AnonEmouse · 10-10-2005, 03:10 PM

Gotta say false start on a FG is a real dumb penalty. But for that we maybe win by 2. If that had been the case, would anyone be down on Novak?

jbcjr14 · 10-10-2005, 03:35 PM

I am not down on Novak...its just the veteran Hall is consistent when he is on the field. John Hall makes that kick that was blocked.

CrazyCanuck · 10-10-2005, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I have concerns about the height on Novack's kicks.

I agree 100%. And the kick he made in OT against Seattle also came out very low.

I'm no kicking expert, but I see a soccer style kicker who seems to need to give it a little extra to compensate for a lack of range. Still he's handled the pressure situations great and it looked like that 53-yarder was good, so maybe there's hope. But count me in on concerned, it's all about the kicking game.

SmootSmack · 10-10-2005, 04:02 PM

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but speaking of low-it seems like Rabach had a lot of low snaps against Denver. And it wasn't the first week he's had this problem.

Longtimefan · 10-10-2005, 04:26 PM

Is Rabach the long snapper or Ethan Albright? However, Rabach did have a couple low snaps from the Shotgun formation yesterday.

SmootSmack · 10-10-2005, 04:43 PM

Yeah Ethan's the long snapper. I was referring to his snaps on that last drive

Longtimefan · 10-10-2005, 05:06 PM

Yes TAFKAS, those are the one's I was refering too, and I will agree with you it could be a problem in the future if not corrected. I guess it's better however that the snaps are low as opposed to being high. Would you agree?

10-10-2005, 11:07 AM	#1
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Concerns about the Kicking game Doesn't matter. John Hall will be healthy real soon and Novak will get dropped. Knowing Gibbs' propensity for relying on veterans, I don't think Novak ever had a real shot to permanently replace Hall, whether he was perfect on all attempts or not. Hall is clutch. He makes the pressure kicks. I think Gibbs knows that and wouldn't make the mistake of getting rid of him. Hopefully he's back this week.

10-10-2005, 11:11 AM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Concerns about the Kicking game I hope he AND Walt Harris AND Springs are all back. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

10-10-2005, 11:59 AM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,831	Re: Concerns about the Kicking game I wouldn't be surprised if Hall is the one that gets dropped soon. This quad problem has been ongoing for a year now, it's probably unlikely that it will completely resolve and not be a problem again. Dumping him will be a tough decision, but we might not have a choice. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-10-2005, 02:19 PM	#4
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Concerns about the Kicking game Hmmm. If that's the case I'm REALLY hoping Hall is ready soon... __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

10-10-2005, 03:05 PM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,831	Re: Concerns about the Kicking game His previous short kickoffs were reportedly done on purpose according to Gibbs. Something about kicking them short and high to allow the coverage to get down quicker. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-10-2005, 03:10 PM	#6
AnonEmouse Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Age: 59 Posts: 2,639	Re: Concerns about the Kicking game Gotta say false start on a FG is a real dumb penalty. But for that we maybe win by 2. If that had been the case, would anyone be down on Novak?

10-10-2005, 03:35 PM	#7
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,015	Re: Concerns about the Kicking game I am not down on Novak...its just the veteran Hall is consistent when he is on the field. John Hall makes that kick that was blocked. __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

10-10-2005, 04:02 PM	#9
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Concerns about the Kicking game I don't mean to hijack this thread, but speaking of low-it seems like Rabach had a lot of low snaps against Denver. And it wasn't the first week he's had this problem. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-10-2005, 04:26 PM	#10
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Concerns about the Kicking game Is Rabach the long snapper or Ethan Albright? However, Rabach did have a couple low snaps from the Shotgun formation yesterday.

10-10-2005, 04:43 PM	#11
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Concerns about the Kicking game Yeah Ethan's the long snapper. I was referring to his snaps on that last drive __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-10-2005, 05:06 PM	#12
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Concerns about the Kicking game Yes TAFKAS, those are the one's I was refering too, and I will agree with you it could be a problem in the future if not corrected. I guess it's better however that the snaps are low as opposed to being high. Would you agree?

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