Why not give Gostkowski a chance to kick? - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

Pat_Nasty · 11-01-2006, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Pat_Nasty

We're dead last in FG's attempted -- quote]
I thibk that that is directly related to being first in red zone effiency...and after last year, I have no complaints....

Yes, the reason we're dead last in FGs attempted is a good one -- we're #1 in red zone efficiency -- but the fact is, we still have a rookie kicker who's only attempted 9 FGs all season, only one of which was beyond 40 yards (a miss).

I guess I just figure that when it comes time for him to kick his first pressure-situation make-it-or-we-lose kick, I want him to have as many attempts under his belt as we can get him.

Snapper · 11-01-2006, 09:40 AM

They were at the 32. I think Belichick's been pretty consistent over the last few years of going for it on fourth down from 32 yards and out. So I don't think it's a Gostkowski issue.