Hawks vs. Chiefs Game Thread

[D-train]

Normally anything that happens in the preseason is close to meaningless but it is an identical situation as regular season for kickers.

[Donn Beach]

Normally anything that happens in the preseason is close to meaningless but it is an identical situation as regular season for kickers.

It is a collected effort, the snap, hold, the line in general. But i havent seen where it seemed to be an issue with anything

[Donn Beach]

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I'm guessing it was just because of the lack of depth at safety, but seeing D'Anthony Bell playing into the 4th Quarter was surprising considering it seems like he's a lock for the roster. Rodney Thomas II was back in action after an injury which was good to see. He's still in the mix for a spot due to the Bud Clark injury. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if Clark's replacement is not yet on the roster. Maybe it's time for a Jerrick Reed II reunion in a trade with TEN or a Nino signing after Week 1?

[Sibelius Hindemith]

Normally anything that happens in the preseason is close to meaningless but it is an identical situation as regular season for kickers.

It is a collected effort, the snap, hold, the line in general. But i havent seen where it seemed to be an issue with anything

If he's pulling everything to the right then it's an issue (i.e. could indicate an underlying injury situation).

[Donn Beach]

Yeah, they are all to the right. They wouldnt have him out there if he was injured would they. Again, its just the tip of the iceberg. Hes kicking everyday in practice isnt he? How is that looking?

[Sibelius Hindemith]

I wish there was more information put out there. Whatever is going on they must not think it's too serious.

[Donn Beach]

But i am a robot...


I was thinking kickers tended to fall off cliffs. I asked AI which seemed to agree, oh boy

[D-train]

He is 35 yo now. Getting up there but:

Around a dozen or more primary placekickers in NFL history have played regular season games at age 40 or older.Prominent historical examples include:George Blanda (played until age 48 as a quarterback and kicker)Morten Andersen (retired at 47)Adam Vinatieri (played through age 47)John Carney (played through age 46)Gary Anderson (played through age 45)Ben Agajanian (played through age 45)Matt Bryant (played through age 44)Eddie Murray (played through age 44)Phil Dawson (played through age 43)

[Sibelius Hindemith]

Jan Stenerud (played through age 43).

[Donn Beach]

Who knowa, the thing is theres really no back up plan. I mean there is but not going be triggered until myers gets a lot of rope.

Average Age: The average age of an active NFL kicker hovers around 29 years old, with many playing effectively past age 35 or into their 40s (such as Nick Folk and Matt Prater).

When Regression Happens
Individual Cliff: Rather than a predictable age-based decline like running backs (who usually regress near age 30), kickers decline based on individual leg fatigue, hip injuries, or sudden mechanical flaws.

The End Point: When regression hits, it is usually abrupt rather than a gradual multi-year fade, leading to a quick replacement by teams