Gostkowski or Graham?

[MustaphaM0nd]

If we suddenly find out that Zoltan can kick the ball out of the endzone on kickoffs, then Graham might have a 2% chance of beating out Gostkowski. Ghost is much younger, has a longer range and has comparable accuracy.

That said, kudos to Shane for making it feel like our kicking game didn't skip a beat

Average opp. starting position with Gostowski = 22.25

Average opp. starting position with Graham = 30.61

I felt it.

 

[Triumph]

Gost suffered a serious injury. Especially for a Kicker.

Maybe Graham does stay on board if Gostowski cannot return to old form?

 

[Uncle Rico]

Wouldn't be shocked to see Graham end up with the Jets.

 

[sieglo]

I think Graham is actually more accurate on FGs than Gostkowski. The problem is that his kickoffs are a joke.

So the answer here is Gostkowski, assuming he can prove he's returned to pre-injury form.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

One thing: remember that Gostkowski's contract wasn't just a four-year extension. It was the biggest non-Oakland contract EVER for a kicker.

Somehow, I'm guessing BB didn't just decide, "Hey, just for giggles, I'm going to offer Ghost $14M/4 years!"

 

[Rob0729]

Why not ask "Would your rather sleep with Brooklyn Decker or Betty White"?

Graham exceeded my expectations, but I can kick off better than him. Gostkowski when healthy is one of the best kickers in the league and may be the best kick off guys in the league.

 

[dco20]

What about neither one of them? How about a good hard look at Nebraska's Alex Henrey? The guy is an amazing kicker and can punt too.

 

[JackBauer]

Why on earth would we draft a kicker?

 

[moosekill]

Why not ask "Would your rather sleep with Brooklyn Decker or Betty White"?

Graham exceeded my expectations, but I can kick off better than him. Gostkowski when healthy is one of the best kickers in the league and may be the best kick off guys in the league.

I somehow doubt you can kick off better than him.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

What about neither one of them? How about a good hard look at Nebraska's Alex Henrey? The guy is an amazing kicker and can punt too.

"Gostkowski's four-year extension is worth roughly $14 million, with about $5 million guaranteed."

 

[CheeseMonkeys]

LOL at PatriotsInGA, SanAngeloState.

 

[PatriotsInGA]

LOL at PatriotsInGA, SanAngeloState.

If he SOMEHOW improves his kickoffs, he will be better. He was more accurate. I remember earlier this season when Gostowkski missed like 3 FGs in a row. Graham missed none.

 

[Deus Irae]

If he SOMEHOW improves his kickoffs, he will be better. He was more accurate. I remember earlier this season when Gostowkski missed like 3 FGs in a row. Graham missed none.

How many XPAs were missed?

 

[JackBauer]

If he SOMEHOW improves his kickoffs, he will be better. He was more accurate. I remember earlier this season when Gostowkski missed like 3 FGs in a row. Graham missed none.

Actually, that's doubtful. Graham's career FG percentage is ~86 percent (skewed by his 100 percent hit rate this season), while Gostkowski's is 84 percent. Gostkowski is also significantly younger.

 

[Triumph]

Reminds me of the "Should the Pats trade Brady and keep Cassel" threads.

 

[NovaScotiaPatsFan]

96-2 is about where I think this poll should be...

 

[Michigan Dave]

Not even a question. I considered Graham a liability. His kickoffs were suspect and while he performed adequately on FGs in the regular season...who would have been comfortable with Graham lining up for a 45 yarder to go to the Super Bowl?

Gostkowski is the best in the league. More of him.

 

[pats63]

is this another ******ed poll

 

[PatsFanSince74]

How soon we forget Ghost's kickoffs. But, in fairness to Graham, neither has had to show that he can do what Adam did with a Championship on the line.

 

[Reckedtrek]

Is it even a question? Gostkowski.

I pretty much agree with this 100%