I don't know all the nuances of kicking, and probably can't kick one more than 20 yards myself. But how can the Colts not have someone other than Shrader who can kick an extra point?! Every weekend I see college kickers and even HS kickers launching them 50 yards plus. I also see drunk kids on Gameday hitting from 30.
It barely mattered today, but what would have happened had this been a close game? It seems they should have a back-up plan in the unfortunate event this were to happen again.
I was watching Sanchez practice kicks, with Rhodes as the holder and Drew Ogletree as the long snapper. My guess is their concern was with the snap not the kick.
32 teams in the league and starting kickers can’t keep their jobs. It’s not as easy as it looks to keep another NFL caliber kicker on the roster when finding your starter takes work. Let’s hope Spencer is okay, he’s been a blessing this year!
I don't know all the nuances of kicking, and probably can't kick one more than 20 yards myself. But how can the Colts not have someone other than Shrader who can kick an extra point?! Every weekend I see college kickers and even HS kickers launching them 50 yards plus. I also see drunk kids on Gameday hitting from 30.
It barely mattered today, but what would have happened had this been a close game? It seems they should have a back-up plan in the unfortunate event this were to happen again.
I was watching Sanchez practice kicks, with Rhodes as the holder and Drew Ogletree as the long snapper. My guess is their concern was with the snap not the kick.
I was wondering the same thing during the game. I mean, how hard is it to hit an extra point? Surely, Rigoberto Sanchez is capable.
32 teams in the league and starting kickers can’t keep their jobs. It’s not as easy as it looks to keep another NFL caliber kicker on the roster when finding your starter takes work. Let’s hope Spencer is okay, he’s been a blessing this year!
Another great article Bob. Always enjoy the read!
Thank you, Justin.