A statistical look at the kicking competition

[mike_usagisan]

TLDR: Baringer is our next punter; the competition between Ryland and Folk is really close.

 

[rkarp1]

Barringer is a lock. don't think there is any discussion there
Ryland of course makes the team.
I would think Folk is cut and as a vet could have a hand shake deal that he gets his salary to stick around. some roster manipulation and protection for a rookie PK

 

[Sicilian]

Baringer looks like the real deal, AND he's been the only holder on all of the field goal attempts. I'd say for that reason alone he's a lock.

Kicker situation is just real weird at the moment. I could see it being Ryland, Folk, or both (not my preference, but I wouldn't spit-take my coffee if it happened).

 

[WinstonSmith]

TLDR: Baringer is our next punter; the competition between Ryland and Folk is really close.

Virtual ties are a victory for the younger up and coming player. Ryland makes the team. They will not keep both like a few beat writers have suggested.

 

[Lagaffe_07]

I think both Ryland and Barringer are a lock.

 

[Brotherblues]

Gotta audition Ryland in real games. Folk can get cut and be kept on speed dial.

We already lost the Folk we knew and loved--even if he suits up for us this year.

 

[Zuma]

Ryland kicks FG's high which allows the wind to carry them. He probably would have made some of those misses if he kicked lower. I still hope he makes the 53.

 

[mike_usagisan]

Ryland kicks FG's high which allows the wind to carry them. He probably would have made some of those misses if he kicked lower. I still hope he makes the 53.

I imagine that's something they work with him on and see if he can improve.

 

[Wozzy]

If Folk gets cut he’s a known commodity and would probably get snapped up immediately. I haven’t kept abreast of all 31 other teams kicking situations but there must be a couple teams still looking for help.

 

[mike_usagisan]

If Folk gets cut he’s a known commodity and would probably get snapped up immediately. I haven’t kept abreast of all 31 other teams kicking situations but there must be a couple teams still looking for help.

That's my thinking too. I doubt he doesn't catch on with a team if he wants to keep kicking. If not, he'd be on the short list for kicking help for most teams.

 

[WinstonSmith]

If Folk gets cut he’s a known commodity and would probably get snapped up immediately. I haven’t kept abreast of all 31 other teams kicking situations but there must be a couple teams still looking for help.

Yep, perhaps they can finagle a 7th from a team that wants to jump the line. He's on my short list of cuts that may garner a late pick.

 

[SlowGettingUp]

If Folk gets cut he’s a known commodity and would probably get snapped up immediately. I haven’t kept abreast of all 31 other teams kicking situations but there must be a couple teams still looking for help.

Dallas, which is Folk's hometown.

 

[cupofjoe1962]

I hope Ryland wins the job, so we are not spending a 3rd round pick on a kicker next year.

The 5th rounder Rohrwasser didn’t work out a couple years ago & Ryland is a 4th rounder.

 

[cstjohn17]

TLDR: Baringer is our next punter; the competition between Ryland and Folk is really close.

Ok, I know we are all hard core fans but tracking preseason kickers is simply amazing! I love all of this! Thank you.

I will try for the eyeball test for the last preseason game.

 

[TommyD4207]

I think Folk might get the axe just because he's making more money, and Ryland has the stronger leg. It's a shame, wish the Patriots could reasonably keep both of them, because they both have value.

 

[jboston19]

Unless Ryland completely falls apart, I can’t see him not winning the job.

 

[rochrist]

TLDR: Baringer is our next punter; the competition between Ryland and Folk is really close.

No it isn't. The fact that it's 'close' means that Ryland wins.