Background on Dan Bailey

[xwalker]

I have not noticed much discussion of Dan Bailey's herniated disc problem going back to 2016.

It didn't seem to affect his performance too much in 2016. It was his worst season to date based on field goal percentage; however, it was not drastically lower than his previous low. It did drop significantly from 2015 (94%) to 2016 (84%).

In 2017 he missed some games with an injury that was reported as a groin injury. When he returned he was not good including back to back misses in more than 1 game, a 34 yard miss inside ATT stadium and a missed extra point. His percentage for the season was 75%. His career high was 94% and previous low was 84%.

A herniated disc generally does not get better per se. The pain might get better but the condition does not really improve without surgery.

He had some struggles early in the 2018 training camp (see one of the links below).

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article216142590.html

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/s/ww...has-herniated-disc-could-require-surgery/amp/

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21128342/dallas-cowboys-kicker-dan-bailey-weeks-groin-strain

 

[Hadenough]

Finally the Cowboys are realizing that back issues aren't like a pulled muscle.

 

[Cowboysfan917]

I have not noticed much discussion of Dan Bailey's herniated disc problem going back to 2016.

It didn't seem to affect his performance too much in 2016. It was his worst season to date based on field goal percentage; however, it was not drastically lower than his previous low. It did drop significantly from 2015 (94%) to 2016 (84%).

In 2017 he missed some games with an injury that was reported as a groin injury. When he returned he was not good including back to back misses in more than 1 game, a 34 yard miss inside ATT stadium and a missed extra point. His percentage for the season was 75%. His career high was 94% and previous low was 84%.

A herniated disc generally does not get better per se. The pain might get better but the condition does not really improve without surgery.

He had some struggles early in the 2018 training camp (see one of the links below).

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article216142590.html

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/s/ww...has-herniated-disc-could-require-surgery/amp/

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21128342/dallas-cowboys-kicker-dan-bailey-weeks-groin-strain

Great research. Health definitely was a factor. It was just very strange that he did not get a lot of opportunities to keep the job since he didn’t get to kick in preseason. It almost seemed personal

 

[Cowboysfan917]

Finally the Cowboys are realizing that back issues aren't like a pulled muscle.

It seems to be a theme with this team... Romo, Tyron, Lawrence, Bailey...

 

[Hadenough]

It seems to be a theme with this team... Romo, Tyron, Lawrence, Bailey...

That's why Lawrence won't get a long term monster contract and I would bet that Tyron will be replaced in 2 years. They should be looking for his replacement next off season if he doesn't play 16 games this year.

 

[Hawkeye19]

It seems to be a theme with this team... Romo, Tyron, Lawrence, Bailey...

More like back injuries are a reality in a game that requires as much torque, twist, and violent collisions as football

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

It isn't like Bailey's getting hit out there on the football field. He's a kicker. Don't know how much his back has impacted him. I agree with the rest. Once you start having back problems it always comes back. I've had back problems for over 20 years. Most days it feels good but then sometimes just out of the blue ,if I just move it wrong ,it can go out.

 

[Tangle_Foot]

It's never an easy thing to turn the page on an athlete that has produced for you, but I think it's better if it's a little early than a little too late. We won't know until we can see how both kickers stack up after the season. The move has been made and I'm willing to see how it plays out.

 

[Hadenough]

It isn't like Bailey's getting hit out there on the football field. He's a kicker. Don't know how much his back has impacted him. I agree with the rest. Once you start having back problems it always comes back. I've had back problems for over 20 years. Most days it feels good but then sometimes just out of the blue ,if I just move it wrong ,it can go out.

Exactly! Once your back starts bothering you it's all about maintenance. Stretching and strengthening and you learn to stay away from the things that cause flare ups.

 

[Hawkeye19]

It isn't like Bailey's getting hit out there on the football field. He's a kicker. Don't know how much his back has impacted him. I agree with the rest. Once you start having back problems it always comes back. I've had back problems for over 20 years. Most days it feels good but then sometimes just out of the blue ,if I just move it wrong ,it can go out.

It’s bad luck for Dan that his back got hurt... easy to tweak your back without any contact when you consider the repetitive motion and follow through on every kick

Once you’re hurt— other injuries start to cascade on you as your body starts to try and compensate for dealing with the pain of the original injury

In Dan’s case— after the back injury— he hurt his groin. I bet they are related

 

[Blackthorn]

I have not noticed much discussion of Dan Bailey's herniated disc problem going back to 2016.

It didn't seem to affect his performance too much in 2016. It was his worst season to date based on field goal percentage; however, it was not drastically lower than his previous low. It did drop significantly from 2015 (94%) to 2016 (84%).

In 2017 he missed some games with an injury that was reported as a groin injury. When he returned he was not good including back to back misses in more than 1 game, a 34 yard miss inside ATT stadium and a missed extra point. His percentage for the season was 75%. His career high was 94% and previous low was 84%.

A herniated disc generally does not get better per se. The pain might get better but the condition does not really improve without surgery.

He had some struggles early in the 2018 training camp (see one of the links below).

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article216142590.html

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/s/ww...has-herniated-disc-could-require-surgery/amp/

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21128342/dallas-cowboys-kicker-dan-bailey-weeks-groin-strain

Great research. His money, health and not being Mr automatic were all factors,. I did not expect this and was blind-sided. Looks like the Boys made a great football move.

 

[Blackthorn]

Exactly! Once your back starts bothering you it's all about maintenance. Stretching and strengthening and you learn to stay away from the things that cause flare ups.

Amen to that. It sucks aging. I have joint flare-ups all the time without rhyme or reason. It has to be 10 times worst for an athlete. Their body gives up on them eary and most players are done by thirty.

 

[The Quest for Six]

I believe Bailey was cut for one reason only, the saving of 3 million dollars on the cap......

 

[Stash]

Great research. His money, health and not being Mr automatic were all factors,. I did not expect this and was blind-sided. Looks like the Boys made a great football move.

That's yet to be determined.

 

[jazzcat22]

That's why Lawrence won't get a long term monster contract and I would bet that Tyron will be replaced in 2 years. They should be looking for his replacement next off season if he doesn't play 16 games this year.

Hey watch out, be careful posting stuff like this. A few people won't like it and will start an argument. It happened to me yesterday about DLaw, and one person chimed in with no reason and attacked me and started throwing insults. I had to put him on ignore.

 

[jazzcat22]

That's yet to be determined.

Right, I as will many other fans will be very nervous on every FG or PAT for awhile. Until he proves himself.

 

[Point-of-the-Star]

I liked Bailey, a lot, but you'd have to be Stevie Wonder if you missed how badly his game had slipped.

 

[Hadenough]

It's never an easy thing to turn the page on an athlete that has produced for you, but I think it's better if it's a little early than a little too late. We won't know until we can see how both kickers stack up after the season. The move has been made and I'm willing to see how it plays out.

I feel better after seeing this on you tube.

 

[Swanny]

I have not noticed much discussion of Dan Bailey's herniated disc problem going back to 2016.

It didn't seem to affect his performance too much in 2016. It was his worst season to date based on field goal percentage; however, it was not drastically lower than his previous low. It did drop significantly from 2015 (94%) to 2016 (84%).

In 2017 he missed some games with an injury that was reported as a groin injury. When he returned he was not good including back to back misses in more than 1 game, a 34 yard miss inside ATT stadium and a missed extra point. His percentage for the season was 75%. His career high was 94% and previous low was 84%.

A herniated disc generally does not get better per se. The pain might get better but the condition does not really improve without surgery.

He had some struggles early in the 2018 training camp (see one of the links below).

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article216142590.html

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/s/ww...has-herniated-disc-could-require-surgery/amp/

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21128342/dallas-cowboys-kicker-dan-bailey-weeks-groin-strain

I admit that you or this post really opened my eyes to his release. I was livid when I heard the news. But this opened my eyes and it's hard to argue against. I actually think the Cowboys made the right move now. Thank you!

 

[Colombiacowboy]

It isn't like Bailey's getting hit out there on the football field. He's a kicker. Don't know how much his back has impacted him. I agree with the rest. Once you start having back problems it always comes back. I've had back problems for over 20 years. Most days it feels good but then sometimes just out of the blue ,if I just move it wrong ,it can go out.

Kickers and Punters are the players that are most often effected by back problems, especially after retirement. Given the way they kick, there backs are being put to the limit all the time. They are doing power soccer kicks all day, every day in practice and during games.