2022-? Brett Maher > 2011-2016 Dan Bailey

[GRCowboy]

Maher has earned the title of Mr. Automatic. Never misses XPs either. He's money regardless of distance.

Bailey in his prime before the sharp fall off in 2017, was money... unless the kick was longer than 54 yards... he just didn't have the leg to kick anything accurate 55 yards or longer.

Unlike Money Maher, prime Bailey was not a real threat to close out halves or win games down the stretch unless you got into REALLY good field goal range.

Discuss.

 

[JayFord]

No

hes been AMAZING this year

but Prime Dan Bailey was legendary and better than most kickers in HISTORY

 

[big dog cowboy]

MONEY MAHER!!!

 

[mmohican29]

He's kicking with visible confidence. He's found a permanent NFL home and in a great groove currently.

 

[GRCowboy]

No

hes been AMAZING this year

but Prime Dan Bailey was legendary and better than most kickers in HISTORY

But could Bailey make kicks from 55-plus though? Without sacrificing accuracy from closer range?

 

[ColoradoCowboy]

Tap the brakes a bit.

Bailey was nearly automatic inside 45. Outstanding out to 55.

The only spot where Maher outshines Bailey is 60+.

 

[JayFord]

But could Bailey make kicks from 55-plus though? Without sacrificing accuracy from closer range?

yes bailey could make kicks from 55 plus

youre talking about Dan Bailey who was right there with Justin Tucker who is a HOF'er when his days are done

 

[Hardline]

I'll take Dan Bailey in his prime. You could pencil in an automatic 3 points without sweating it when he lined up for a FG or XP.

 

[links18]

Watch the NFL say it's too easy to make FGs and narrow the goal posts or something.

 

[GRCowboy]

Watch the NFL say it's too easy to make FGs and narrow the goal posts or something.

I think narrowing the goal posts in overtime and eliminating ties would be a welcome addition, but other than that keep the status quo. I preferred the 15 minute OT's though. Anything to get rid of annoying ties which are an eyesore on the standings and benefit no one.