Danger Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 13 minutes ago, TheRealMcCoy said: I don't THINK that is the case. He was 2-2 inside 40 and 2-5 from 40+ in preseason, but when you go back and check his college stats it tells a different story. He was 12-18 for 66.6% from 30-39 in his last 2 seasons at Memphis. However, from 40-49 yards he was 18-21 for 85.7% and from 50+ he was 4-5 for 80%. I emphasized "think", because I didn't watch every Memphis game, so I don't know if some of those kicks under 40 were blocked which could be skewing his percentages a bit. http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/jake-elliott?id=2558172 STRENGTHS Very quick leg action on his follow-through. Kicks with excellent trajectory. Doesn't allow an early miss to wreck his confidence. Has had three of six onside kicks recovered including all three attempts over last two seasons. Had just one kick blocked over four years. Never allowed a kickoff return for a touchdown. Simply never misses chip shot kicks making every attempt inside of 30 yards for his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RandyMossIsBoss Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Would much rather take a proven vet, Sturgis is fine long term, why pick up a project kicker? Because that's what Elliott is, young, inconsistent, but a big leg. interesting phenom lately with highest drafted kickers flaming out quickly. We should be happy Henery at least had a great rookie year with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjapirate Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I don't mind elliot get a look at him for 8 weeks if he does really well might be the new kicker if he doesn't we go back to Sturgis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezla Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Sounds like Alex Henery 2.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm6492 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Was hoping for a veteran but we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Jeezla said: Sounds like Alex Henery 2.0. Same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabbs4u Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Hope he doesn't cost us a game or two. Not that Sturgis was automatic by any means but he was at bare minimum "reliable". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjapirate Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 37 minutes ago, Nabbs4u said: Hope he doesn't cost us a game or two. Not that Sturgis was automatic by any means but he was at bare minimum "reliable". we have more serious concerns than the kicker like a secondary that can't cover anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phire Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 My guess is that the team is looking to move on from Sturgis. This is Elliott's try out to be the long term kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjapirate Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, Phire said: My guess is that the team is looking to move on from Sturgis. This is Elliott's try out to be the long term kicker. This is clearly a try out for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phire Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, ninjapirate said: This is clearly a try out for him. Right but to those asking why go with a rookie, the Birds are looking for a longer term solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjapirate Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, Phire said: Right but to those asking why go with a rookie, the Birds are looking for a longer term solution. well I was the only person who mentioned before the draft that Caleb kind of sucked and maybe we should look into replacing him. Then everyone hated on me for it. Now the eagles seem to agree with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlesthought Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 36 minutes ago, ninjapirate said: well I was the only person who mentioned before the draft that Caleb kind of sucked and maybe we should look into replacing him. Then everyone hated on me for it. Now the eagles seem to agree with me. I said both of our kickers needed to be replaced...but I agree with @Phire maybe they are looking at possible long term solutions Johnston on PS if they prove it in practice/games. I'm ok with Elliott kickoffs are just as important as 40yd FGs iyam. Either A figure out why the offense flames out before the RZ. Or B try to win games kicking 40 yarders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phire Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 Eagles evidently worked out Lambo. Elliott must have looked good for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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