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Richter · 09-18-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Watson's IQ

Very nice article.

It's amazing to think now of how upset we were when Adam V left, Ghost's consistency has quickly made me forget those hard feelings.

It's good to have a kicker you can trust.

How upset you were. I wasn't upset at all when I heard Gostkowski's name called during the draft, considering that he was one of my draft binkies. After watching him kick for Memphis and seeing how he dominated other top college kickers in the post-season skills challenges prior to the draft, I was totally sold on him, and it completely removed any of the sting of losing Vinatieri. He should have been given a chance in the Superbowl last year. That's the one time I can say I second-guessed Belichick at the time a decision was made and came out feeling like I was right in the end.

Watson's IQ · 09-18-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Richter

How upset you were. I wasn't upset at all when I heard Gostkowski's name called during the draft, considering that he was one of my draft binkies. After watching him kick for Memphis and seeing how he dominated other top college kickers in the post-season skills challenges prior to the draft, I was totally sold on him, and it completely removed any of the sting of losing Vinatieri. He should have been given a chance in the Superbowl last year. That's the one time I can say I second-guessed Belichick at the time a decision was made and came out feeling like I was right in the end.

I'm not talking about present-day value. I agreed with the decision not to franchise him, and I still believe it was the right call. The lack of sentimentality in these things is what has allowed this team to sustain success. I would rather have Ghost than Vinatieri right now, no question. I just meant upset in that the guy meant a hell of a lot to this franchise, being instrumental in three Super Bowl wins.