The Buehler Miscalculation

[T-RO]

Let's follow the trajectory of David Buehler's brief career path and see if this grand experiment makes any sense.

1. Buehler is an athletic kicker...who was never known for keen accuracy...but he's a guy who can boom kick offs and can occasionally knock you silly on a return. What a boon to any kick off team!

But why stop with that?!

2. Let's make Buehler a booming kick off guy, an athletic tackler AND a sniper who can nail kicks that require a tremendous amount of finesse, under ridiculous tsunamis of pressure.

3. So let's summarize...Jerry wants us to have our all important field goal kicker running down the field looking to engage blockers and returners. He's going to tackle like a linebacker, avoid tweaking his kicking leg, boom kicks like a human canon, yet also have the pinpoint accuracy of a trained assassin. Hmmm...

Is this another case of Jerry's mindless greed...or am I missing something? And why the heck do I have the unmistakable impression that Coach Jerry is 100% driving this David Buehler experiment?

 

[zrinkill]

Whut?

 

[Yeagermeister]

Let's follow the trajectory of David Buehler's brief career path and see if this grand experiment makes any sense.

1. Buehler is an athletic kicker...who was never known for keen accuracy...but he's a guy who can boom kick offs and can occasionally knock you silly on a return. What a boon to any kick off team!

But why stop with that?!

2. Let's make Buehler a booming kick off guy, an athletic tackler AND a sniper who can nail kicks that require a tremendous amount of finesse, under ridiculous tsunamis of pressure.

3. So let's summarize...Jerry wants us to have our all important field goal kicker running down the field looking to engage blockers and returners. He's going to tackle like a linebacker, avoid tweaking his kicking leg, boom kicks like a human canon, yet also have the pinpoint accuracy of a trained assassin. Hmmm...

Is this another case of Jerry's mindless greed...or am I missing something? And why the heck do I have the unmistakable impression that Coach Jerry is 100% driving this David Buehler experiment?

You are way off.....he's only a kicker now. No more special teams duties.

 

[T-RO]

You are way off.....he's only a kicker now. No more special teams duties.

If he is kicking off...then he's one of the coverage guys on returns. Sure that's true of most kickers...but the Cowboys employed DB differently than just about any kicker last year.

What made Buehler special is that last year he could go down and actually make a tackle. He was more than just a final hopeless line of defense. He could really hit someone. If he did get tweaked a bit in the process it wasn't a debacle because we had another kicker on the roster.

The whole dynamic that made Buehler special is getting jeopardized by trying to extend his duties to something he's probably not well suited to do.

That's the huge other aspect to Jerry's gamble: the Cowboys are trying to assume that because somebody can kick for distance that then he can be adequately trained to kick for accuracy. Two very different skills.

It all smacks of playing it cute and clever. But FG kicking isn't something you mess around with.

 

[cowboyed]

Let's follow the trajectory of David Buehler's brief career path and see if this grand experiment makes any sense.

1. Buehler is an athletic kicker...who was never known for keen accuracy...but he's a guy who can boom kick offs and can occasionally knock you silly on a return. What a boon to any kick off team!

But why stop with that?!

2. Let's make Buehler a booming kick off guy, an athletic tackler AND a sniper who can nail kicks that require a tremendous amount of finesse, under ridiculous tsunamis of pressure.

3. So let's summarize...Jerry wants us to have our all important field goal kicker running down the field looking to engage blockers and returners. He's going to tackle like a linebacker, avoid tweaking his kicking leg, boom kicks like a human canon, yet also have the pinpoint accuracy of a trained assassin. Hmmm...

Is this another case of Jerry's mindless greed...or am I missing something? And why the heck do I have the unmistakable impression that Coach Jerry is 100% driving this David Buehler experiment?

No, I think this is another case of "Coach Jerry" stereotyping inspired by fan prejudice and ignorance. It is downright embarrassing and amusing to read these kinds of threads particularly in a forum of this stature.

For the zillionth time, Phillips is the head coach and I am willing to bet that developing Buehler as the field goal kicker in addition to kick off specialist has been collectively discussed with the relevant coaching staff including Joe deCamillis. I don't know who originally came up with the idea but you know it could have been Buehler himself with the staff thinking it was quite possible and Jerry all for it based on the input of the coaches.

Why stop at Buehler while you are at it. Tell us how Jerry controls all the other personnel on the field on both sides of the ball. That's not Wade with the headset on during game time - or structuring, managing practices. No Wade is paid extra or doped up so Jerry can don a life-like Wade visage and stuff a few pillows in his shirt and trousers.

 

[popcorn]

Ahhh jEEEZ!! THE SEASON CANT GET HERE SOON ENOUGH!

 

[CCBoy]

No, I think this is another case of "Coach Jerry" stereotyping inspired by fan prejudice and ignorance. It is downright embarrassing and amusing to read these kinds of threads particularly in a forum of this stature.

For the zillionth time, Phillips is the head coach and I am willing to bet that developing Buehler as the field goal kicker in addition to kick off specialist has been collectively discussed with the relevant coaching staff including Joe deCamillis. I don't know who originally came up with the idea but you know it could have been Buehler himself with the staff thinking it was quite possible and Jerry all for it based on the input of the coaches.

Why stop at Buehler while you are at it. Tell us how Jerry controls all the other personnel on the field on both sides of the ball. That's not Wade with the headset on during game time - or structuring, managing practices. No Wade is paid extra or doped up so Jerry can don a life-like Wade visage and stuff a few pillows in his shirt and trousers.

Allright...I read it all. I like the Santa picture of Jerry. Might hide some of the scars from the plastic surgery with the beard and pillow and all. I've always liked Wade although. It must be the way he slurps a rib on a barbeque and his ever entertaining Pop.

 

[big dog cowboy]

The Buehler Miscalculation

:blind:

 

[CCBoy]

If he is kicking off...then he's one of the coverage guys on returns. Sure that's true of most kickers...but the Cowboys employed DB differently than just about any kicker last year.

What made Buehler special is that last year he could go down and actually make a tackle. He was more than just a final hopeless line of defense. He could really hit someone. If he did get tweaked a bit in the process it wasn't a debacle because we had another kicker on the roster.

The whole dynamic that made Buehler special is getting jeopardized by trying to extend his duties to something he's probably not well suited to do.

That's the huge other aspect to Jerry's gamble: the Cowboys are trying to assume that because somebody can kick for distance that then he can be adequately trained to kick for accuracy. Two very different skills.

It all smacks of playing it cute and clever. But FG kicking isn't something you mess around with.

You showed some insights and ability to organize with direction...only it wasn't up to date on actual imput on directions and supporting information. Bonoil has been working very thoroughly in conjunction with Buehler and hence why backups and alternatives have all left the roster to present. The instructional interplay reinforces every single aspect in kicking as well as mental preparation and mental states up to, during the kick, and even following and with failure. Buehler isn't receiving once given instruction and then left to fend for himself. The exchange continues during a practice such as working on technique for backing up for a field goal kick. They exchanged information and talked things out...working around and all over the field at different distances and placements on the field so that Buehler had a fully functional knowledge and technique on how to adjust steps for placement and distance differences on the field. Once a kicker has a strong and straigh kicking ability, the remainder of his traits can be taught. With an avid athlete such as you know Buehler is, that is a rapid and fast moving upgrade in ability. Just wait and see!

 

[jswalker1981]

If he is kicking off...then he's one of the coverage guys on returns. Sure that's true of most kickers...but the Cowboys employed DB differently than just about any kicker last year.

What made Buehler special is that last year he could go down and actually make a tackle. He was more than just a final hopeless line of defense. He could really hit someone. If he did get tweaked a bit in the process it wasn't a debacle because we had another kicker on the roster.

The whole dynamic that made Buehler special is getting jeopardized by trying to extend his duties to something he's probably not well suited to do.

That's the huge other aspect to Jerry's gamble: the Cowboys are trying to assume that because somebody can kick for distance that then he can be adequately trained to kick for accuracy. Two very different skills.

It all smacks of playing it cute and clever. But FG kicking isn't something you mess around with.

Yeah, it's going to be really tough to reel in Buehler from racking up his high tackle total of three.

That's right, he had a total of three tackles last year. I think he will be able to hold back and let the other 10 guys make the tackles on the 62% of his kicks that aren't touchbacks.

 

[CowboyMike]

Let's follow the trajectory of David Buehler's brief career path and see if this grand experiment makes any sense.

1. Buehler is an athletic kicker...who was never known for keen accuracy...but he's a guy who can boom kick offs and can occasionally knock you silly on a return. What a boon to any kick off team!

But why stop with that?!

2. Let's make Buehler a booming kick off guy, an athletic tackler AND a sniper who can nail kicks that require a tremendous amount of finesse, under ridiculous tsunamis of pressure.

3. So let's summarize...Jerry wants us to have our all important field goal kicker running down the field looking to engage blockers and returners. He's going to tackle like a linebacker, avoid tweaking his kicking leg, boom kicks like a human canon, yet also have the pinpoint accuracy of a trained assassin. Hmmm...

Is this another case of Jerry's mindless greed...or am I missing something? And why the heck do I have the unmistakable impression that Coach Jerry is 100% driving this David Buehler experiment?

Welcome to my ignore list. Kept giving you a chance. Can't do it anymore. You have approached the level of daboys4life.

 

[DanteEXT]

Roster spot. Plain and simple.

 

[jobberone]

It's an experiment. If it doesn't work then they'll get a vet kicker in here. There's no need to stress out about it.

 

[adbutcher]

Whut?

The hate for Jerry has made some people stone crazy.:laugh2:

 

[Yeagermeister]

If he is kicking off...then he's one of the coverage guys on returns. Sure that's true of most kickers...but the Cowboys employed DB differently than just about any kicker last year.

What made Buehler special is that last year he could go down and actually make a tackle. He was more than just a final hopeless line of defense. He could really hit someone. If he did get tweaked a bit in the process it wasn't a debacle because we had another kicker on the roster.

The whole dynamic that made Buehler special is getting jeopardized by trying to extend his duties to something he's probably not well suited to do.

That's the huge other aspect to Jerry's gamble: the Cowboys are trying to assume that because somebody can kick for distance that then he can be adequately trained to kick for accuracy. Two very different skills.

It all smacks of playing it cute and clever. But FG kicking isn't something you mess around with.

Every kicker that kicks off might have to make a tackle....hopefully not....so the only thing that has changed is he's kicking FG's also. As someone as already said if it doesn't work Jerry will bring in a vet.

Relax Jerry still has a whole month to sort it out.

 

[DallasEast]

Let's follow the trajectory of David Buehler's brief career path and see if this grand experiment makes any sense.

1. Buehler is an athletic kicker...who was never known for keen accuracy...but he's a guy who can boom kick offs and can occasionally knock you silly on a return. What a boon to any kick off team!

What everyone (literally) must base their opinions upon is how he performed at USC and during his one full year in Dallas.

USC: He has hit 17-of-20 field goals, including 4-of-6 of 40 yards or longer, in his career, as well as 52-of-54 PATs. - http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/buehler_david00.html

Dallas: Served as kickoff specialist.

Why this continues to heighten the anxiety of some Cowboy fans is beyond me. Buehler is not devoid of placekicking ability. He demonstrated that during his college career, you know, the time when his coaches allowed him to do so because there was not already an established placekicker on the team? For whatever reason, he is being judged as a poor professional placekicker before he has even had the first opportunity of kicking as a pro kicker.

And where exactly did this "keenly accurate" angle surface? How does this pertain to Buehler? What he did in college? Can't be. Based upon what he did at USC, that would be silly.

And what exactly defines a "keenly accurate kicker" at this stage? You know, again, when he has not actually placekicked regularly in the NFL?

Me? I have always disliked David Akers with a passion. Perhaps almost as much as Andy Reid, but never have I not had enormous respect for his placekicking ability. He is someone I would define as a 'keenly accurate' placekicker. His accumulated accolades certainly support that as well.

While I am not describing Buehler as another Akers (or any other kicker for that matter), I would like to inject into this discussion what a 'keenly accurate' placekicker like Akers did in college before kicking at the pro level:

Field Goal Percentage (.567) 34-of-60

That ties him for seventh place at his alma mater.

http://www.uoflsports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/m-footbl-specialteamsrecords.html



Excuse the rant.

~I will never understand unnecessary panic. Yes, it is panic.~



popcorn has made the best statement on this thread thus far, bar none.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

This thread sucks. So, here's an amusing picture:

Oh and a really unfortunate headline:

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6622I420100703

 

[adbutcher]

Every kicker that kicks off might have to make a tackle....hopefully not....so the only thing that has changed is he's kicking FG's also. As someone as already said if it doesn't work Jerry will bring in a vet.

Relax Jerry still has a whole month to sort it out.

I am sick of you making sense. It is better to let foolishness set there and fester, knock it off party pooper.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Ahhh jEEEZ!! THE SEASON CANT GET HERE SOON ENOUGH!

popcorn has made the best statement on this thread thus far, bar none.

No disagreement from me.

(Let's just hope Buehler doesn't miss any Sunday night)

 

[Yakuza Rich]

He’s doing the normal kickoff and placekicking duties, which puts him at risk as much as a lot of kickers in the league. I remember when Jay Feely kicked for the Falcons, they asked him what he does after the kickoff. His reply? Run like hell to his lane and try to get after the ball carrier. Why? Because if he ran up there it gave him his best chance of making a tackle or forcing the returner out of bounds or into the direction of another tackler. If he laid back, his reasoning is that he had almost zero chance of that happening.

Plus, Beuhler has so many touchbacks that it decreases his chance for injury. I’m a little concerned about his leg tiring out, but IMO he’s about as much of an injury risk as any other kicker in the league.

But, we know that Jerry is always dumb, always greedy and always wrong.





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