Saints release K Carney

[dbair1967]

Carney was the first guy I thought of when we started kicking around the idea of bring in competition for Folk. I knew he had lost the job in New Orleans, but wasn't sure if he'd been cut yet or not. I'd also cut Suisham right now. Carney may not have a strong leg anymore, but I think he would be more reliable inside 40.

3 of his 4 misses have been between 30-39 yds.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

And Wade said Suisham was good from 55 with the wind at his back today. (Not a huge wind, either.)

 

[CowboyMort]

Supposedly Vinatieri will be ready week 17. That might mean that Stover will be available soon after. Something to think about if the Suisham experiment doesn't work out this weekend.

 

[SibannacRex]

We certainly can't fault for the Saints organization for lacking intelligence. This move was crafty, even insidious in its execution. They deliberately waited for the Cowboys to sign a kicker before releasing one who has been reliable throughout his distinguished career.

As if we can't cut Suisham and sign Carney today.

 

[HanD]

And wasn't Suisham 18 for 21?

yes he was.

 

[eightysiX]

And Wade said Suisham was good from 55 with the wind at his back today. (Not a huge wind, either.)

i guess as long as hes making them in practice. Its more than we could say about folk.
Although i do hope we see folk back in practice next year.

 

[trueblue1687]

I think they are on about the same level (w/Suisham). Either one will do about the same job. I just don't think you're gonna get the money in the bank kicker this time of year. There's a reason each is available. If they were great, they wouldn't be unemployed.

 

[bbgun]

And Wade said Suisham was good from 55 with the wind at his back today. (Not a huge wind, either.)

If he misses one from that distance, we'll forgive him. Just make the 45 and unders.

 

[Nirvana]

I guess kickers really are a dime a dozen.

j/k

 

[Bleu Star]

I think Dallas should sign him BEFORE Suisham falters. I'd cut Suisham for Carney right now.

OMG. I would so do this yesterday.

:laugh2:What would that do to Suisham's confidence if we release him tomorrow for Carney

Who cares???

 

[Mavs Man]

Yeah, I would never be nervous when John Carney was up to kick.

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[adbutcher]

I don't want any part of Carney. I hate kickers but I really hate kickers who miss PATs.

 

[Bleu Star]

Yeah. How many XPs has he missed in his illustrious career? Gotta love the minute sample to support a weak slant.

 

[Danny White]

I'd let Swishy ride it out for this next game, but if he doesn't look good, I'd have Carney on speed dial.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

We certainly can't fault for the Saints organization for lacking intelligence. This move was crafty, even insidious in its execution. They deliberately waited for the Cowboys to sign a kicker before releasing one who has been reliable throughout his distinguished career.

I'm drinking that koolaide too

 

[Hypnotoad]

Yeah. How many XPs has he missed in his illustrious career? Gotta love the minute sample to support a weak slant.

one is too much

 

[MapleLeaf]

I'm inclined to see what Suish can do. Is Carney likely to be picked up by some other team before next Monday? Packers maybe?

...you can take 7-10 yards off your distance. You need a strong leg to kick off grass.

Packers would have to be really desperate to look at Carney.

 

[Mavs Man]

Yeah. How many XPs has he missed in his illustrious career? Gotta love the minute sample to support a weak slant.

He has missed 4 PAT's in the last 5 seasons, including a season-ender (literally). On top of that, he's 45 years old.

But yeah, we're slanting it.

 

[grp05]

He has missed 4 PAT's in the last 5 seasons, including a season-ender (literally). On top of that, he's 45 years old.

But yeah, we're slanting it.

Just curious, do you know how many of those, if any, were blocked?

 

[big dog cowboy]

Just go for it on 4th down every time we are in FG range.