Where Will Phins Find A GOOD Kicker?
Kicker Cody Parkey was excellent for the Phins in 2017… but he’s gone now
A kicker missing a couple of field goals can destroy a whole season
The Dolphins have had a major turnover in their roster this offseason. One move that’s gone under the radar was the loss of kicker Cody Parkey. Dolphins reported a tryout with K Blair Walsh Monday… but that’s scouring the bottom of the barrel. Sometimes though you find nice things at the bottom…but most of the time you just find…
Parkey was one of the few bright spots for the Dolphins last season. In 2017 he went 21 out of 23 on field goals with a long of 54 and a field goal percentage of 91.3. This was the best for any Dolphins kicker in any single season. However, the Chicago Bears signed Parkey to a 4 year $15 million dollar contract. Miami couldn’t even come close to matching that price tag.
So now there’s a hole in a crucial spot on the roster. Don’t sleep on the value of a kicker. Yeah, they are ‘only kickers’… but when they miss a game-winning kick because they suck, that tune changes fast. Parkey in 2017 made you sure appreciate having a good one.
Finding a kicker is easy… getting a special one isn’t
Sure, we can find someone during the preseason as teams begin cutting players in order to get to the mandated 53 man roster limit. It’s how we stumbled upon Parkey. This time though luck might not be on Miami’s side. Of course, there’s always the draft, but picks are valuable. Is it worth expending a valuable commodity? It is if you want to be on the winning side of those game-winning kicks.
The best bookie website software is predicting that this draft has more kicker talent than seen in the last decade. There are two kickers specifically that are worthy of drafting late: Daniel Carlson from Auburn and Eddy Pineiro from Florida. Both should be on the Dolphins radar.
Carlson went 23 out of 31 last season and 4 of his 7 misses came from over 50 yards, but he did convert from a long of 54 twice. The year before he went 28 out of 32 and converted 4 field goals from over 50 yards.
In comparison, Pineiro went 17 out of 18 last season with a long from 50 yards. He has a video on Youtube with him making a 77-yard field goal. For obvious reasons, it went viral. The year he went 21 out of 25 on field goal attempts and connected on two field goals from 54 yards out.
Darren Rizzi has done a pretty good job with his kickers
Both players definitely have the leg to be an NFL kicker. They should be seriously considered with our 6th or 7th round draft pick if they make it that far. Some analysts are predicting that they could be selected as early as the 4th round. The best teams win close games and a good kicker is a major asset in winning a tight contest. Maybe the Phins have a plan in place? Maybe they will pull a rabbit out of the hat like they did with Parkey. This move won’t likley be met with much fanfare either way… until that big kick is made… or missed. What are the rest of the Miami Dolphins News fans thoughts about drafting one of these two young kickers?
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Admin with Roquan Smith the commentator placed emphasis of the type Scheme the NFL team wants to run for him to become successful. What is more important to run the coaches scheme are the Coaches incorporate the best scheme for the Skill/talent set of his players?
Dick Butkus Award Roquan Smith Georgia 2017
I agree that Smith needs a strong defensive line especially for up the middle plays. The upside is no one has a faster burst, with the raw speed to rush to the outside line etc.
Smith has been compared to Telvin Smith with the Jags here are some highlights of Smith.
Telvin Smith Jacksonville Highlights
https://youtu.be/KxvMUTzvgks
https://youtu.be/X4fJjM8yQQk
https://youtu.be/pxUPSJ8E9AI
Eddy Pineiro, FLA in 6th or 7th round
I don’t know jack about kickers… this was Jimmy’s. So I just give a shoulder shrug. Hey, haven’t heard from Lemmus in a week… I’m fearful he had a relapse… Very worried. On a far less important note, check these out when you can… wan to hear you and Steve’s thoughts. I am working on an article with these in mind. I have been talking about some of what’s on here… but these vids are far more succinct and insightful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2N0y7pYY-M&t=595s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oTjfbxn3Ng&t=475s
Base on Field Goals made and attempted these are the top kickers. Some polls have Daniel Carlson number I and Eddy Pineiro number 2.
Kickers:
1. Matt Gay, UTAH——-field Goals made: 30—Field Goals Attempted–34
2. Jonathan Barnes LT—- field Goals made -25– Field Goals Attempted –33
3. Jimmy Carmacho FRES– field Goals made 25– Field Goals Attempted- 32
4. Jameson Vest TOL — field Goals made –25– Field Goals Attempted- 30
5. Daniel Carlson AUB– -field Goals made —23— Field Goals Attempted-31
41. Eddy Pineiro FLA— field Goals made –17– Field Goals Attempted -18
1. Matt Gay Utah——–https://youtu.be/EOqxywVZI_4
2. Jonathan Barnes Louisiana Tech– https://youtu.be/eUkO4hPp3JY
3. Daniel Carlson– https://youtu.be/eUkO4hPp3JY
I don’t know jack about kickers… this was Jimmy’s. So I just give a shoulder shrug. Hey, haven’t heard from Lemmus in a week… I’m fearful he had a relapse… Very worried. On a far less important note, check these out when you can… wan to hear you and Dunner’s thoughts. I am working on an article with these in mind. I have been talking about some of what’s on here… but these vids are far more succinct and insightful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2N0y7pYY-M&t=595s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oTjfbxn3Ng&t=475s
Reproed the same comments to you both…lazy
I’m very impress with Smith in this Draft But I would trade back to the Twenty’s and very seriously consider drafting Rashaan Evans. Plus a 2nd,4th etc. And I would also go after a run stopper up the middle Linebacker in the 5th or 6th round.
Defensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable defensive player
Rashaan Evans, Ronnie Harrison, Da’Ron Payne http://www.rolltide.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3898
NFL COMPARISON Lawrence Timmons –https://youtu.be/ZR0l7447oQ4
BOTTOM LINE Ascending linebacker talent who has the speed to fly around from sideline to sideline and played with an improved feel for the position in 2017. Despite limited playing time over his first few seasons, Evans adapted a “work while you wait” mindset that prepared him to for impressive performances in three consecutive national championship games. Evans is an ideal inside linebacker fit for a blitz-happy 3-4 unit, but he could easily fit as a 4-3 WILL with rush potential on sub-packages. Evans is an early starter with high-end potential if he can stay healthy.