Comments on: Crosby Gets A Free Pass, Again

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:22:58 +0000

“The Packers will continue to turn a blind eye towards mediocrity.”

….and what have you done that is so great? lol

Maybe a look in the mirror is in order.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:53:57 +0000

Most of the commenters have hit this right on the head. He’s had holding issues, he’s got a great leg that you can’t teach, and actually I never noticed that that Abe noticed, that his big misses were all wide right. We all talk about how important continuity is for linemen, let’s apply it here as well.

By: eric

eric — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:46:16 +0000

you also can’t forget the fact that he hasn’t had a good holder since Jon Ryan. If you go back Crosby and Ryan were really good friends off the field and thus spent a lot of time together getting the chemistry. Last year Kapinos was his holder for half the time then Flynn came in to hold. Hopefully they stick with Flynn so he can have a consistent holder and Flynn can become more experienced. The Saints held a roster spot for Mark Brunell last year who’s only position was holder.

By: Abe Frohman

Abe Frohman — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:25:00 +0000

I’m not in love with Crosby, but I don’t think he sucks. The 4 crucial kicks he missed were all wide right. It’s either a setup issue or a mechanics issue. Like my volleyball coach used to say “you can’t teach tall” In Crosby’s case, he has a strong leg and that cant’ be taught. He just needs better fundamentals – which can. So for me, the question becomes more about Slocum than Crosby.

By: Taryn

Taryn — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:50:47 +0000

Let’s not forget some of the situations the kickers are put into as with QB’s and low % of completion spots.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:44:22 +0000

Is Crosby really that bad? So bad that TT needs to be fired according to fox.

OK, Chris Jackie was the best kicker in Packers history, right?

Jackie’s first three seasons were no better than Crosby’s, maybe worse.

Jackie – 78.6, 76.7 and 75.0%
Crosby 79.5, 79.4 and 75.0 %

It almost always takes 3 or 4 seasons for kickers.

By: matt fox

matt fox — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:35:49 +0000

Out with Thompson! Out with McCarthy! I hear the train a comin!

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:18:40 +0000

^^ well said

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:50:14 +0000

yeah i hear ya but idk. i kinda feel the same way as mccarthy. he does have one hell of a leg and he choked a few times last year but i think that’ll just make him better in the long run. remember big mac also put this kind of faith in the one and only A-rodg….arent we glad they didnt dump aaron to stick with that old guy???