OT: Schefter on Twitter says Dallas' K Nick Folk cut - Page 3 - New England Patriots Forums

DisgruntledTunaFan · 12-20-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tatepatsfan

I don't get NFL Network so I didn't catch any of the game. I just checked the box score and Folk was 1/2 on FG and 3/3 on extra points. Why was he cut? I must surely be missing something.

Folk has been struggling in recent weeks - he made his 1st FG(a 44 yarder) right down the pipe before the 1st half. But missed an easy chip shot with 2 minutes left, which would have iced the game.

Actually - sorry about the typo, he LOST his JOB(i.e. he was BENCHED), that's what I meant to say. BIG difference b/w getting cut and losing your job.

***ctpatsfan77*** · 12-20-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DisgruntledTunaFan

Folk has been struggling in recent weeks - he made his 1st FG(a 44 yarder) right down the pipe before the 1st half. But missed an easy chip shot with 2 minutes left, which would have iced the game.

Actually - sorry about the typo, he LOST his JOB(i.e. he was BENCHED), that's what I meant to say. BIG difference b/w getting cut and losing your job.

But given that most teams only carry one kicker anyways, it's usually one and the same for them.

DisgruntledTunaFan · 12-20-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

But given that most teams only carry one kicker anyways, it's usually one and the same for them.

David Bueller has been handling kickoffs for us(rookie 5th rounder) - we're one of few teams that have 2 kickers on our roster.

***ctpatsfan77*** · 12-20-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DisgruntledTunaFan

David Bueller has been handling kickoffs for us(rookie 5th rounder) - we're one of few teams that have 2 kickers on our roster.

I know, but at this point his job (not necessarily his career just yet, since he might get a second chance somewhere) is pretty much on life support.

RayClay · 12-20-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCPatsFan

Agree, this thread should go to the forum on other teams.

That said, I watched the game and when the kicker missed that last FG, I screamed that he needs to be cut immediately! so, if the news is true, I will be happy!

Are you sure that Romo guy didn't fumble the snap again?

RayClay · 12-20-2009, 10:08 AM

I guess this is important, because it comes under the category of Folklore :groan:

Scouse Patriot · 12-20-2009, 10:09 AM

Anyone see his warm up kicks they shown during the game? He missed.....alot. Dude needs to get his head straight.

Ochmed Jones · 12-20-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Scouse Patriot

Anyone see his warm up kicks they shown during the game? He missed.....alot. Dude needs to get his head straight.

Maybe Jerry can invest in a sports shrink to work with the kickers.

***DaBruinz*** · 12-20-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

S***. I forgot about that.

At this point, I pray to God 2010 is uncapped, if for no other reason than to insure that both Gostkowski and Mankins will have high price tags.

Unless the NFL and NFLPA pull off some miracle negotiations, I believe that 2010 is uncapped.

condon84 · 12-20-2009, 11:17 AM

Maybe we can trade Gost for Spencer? We don't kick FGs anyways.