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08-28-2012, 01:34 PM #13Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: About Tucker: He Never Missed a Critical Kick
(a) I couldn't agree more... Bc
(b) We part company here. I do have "unrealistic expectations" for Tucker, otherwise why not keep Cundiff? I think he has a strong leg, seems cool under fire, and we will be more than happy that he's our kicker. But we do agree that we're excited to have him on the team... Bc
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Re: About Tucker: He Never Missed a Critical Kick
One FG, much like one play, does not define a player. If he always choked, yeah, id say hes a choker, but theres more games hes won for us in the closing minutes than lost. He has 7 game winners on his record. I cant really think of another that hes missed in the final minutes besides the NE one (I do think he missed 2 in one game with Dallas, resulting in his release). So has he choked? definitely (and there are other factors involved, the lack of timeout, the confusion on the field, etc.).does that define him as a player? IMO, it doesnt. people act like hes done nothing but miss FGs, especially in the clutch, because he missed that big one.
-JAB
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08-28-2012, 02:16 PM #15
Re: About Tucker: He Never Missed a Critical Kick
That is not how History will remember Billy Cundiff.. History will remember him for choking on this kick. His name, along with Buckner's, Gary Anderson and ofcourse NORWIDE's will be synonomous with choking. It may not be FAIR, but it's true.
Another way to put it... 30-40 years from now, sitting in his rocking chair in the nursing home, I bet Cundiff spends more time thinking of the one he missed then all of his makes combined.
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Re: About Tucker: He Never Missed a Critical Kick
"What would you give for the man beside you?"
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08-28-2012, 03:12 PM #17
Re: About Tucker: He Never Missed a Critical Kick
Ya know, I don't think so. I think that will be the footnote memory of some but not many. It will go the way of the Calvin Schiraldi's and Bob Stanley's of the 86 Red Sox. The "Buckner-esque" moment is Billy's along. Now in both instances that one moment wasn't the win/lose moment it will be remembered as... The sox and Mets still had another game... Now in this instance it was the final nail as opposed to Buckner, but in both cases other plays caused the swing of momentum that drove off a cliff after their play.
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08-28-2012, 07:29 PM #18
Re: About Tucker: He Never Missed a Critical Kick
Cundiff has now kicked for9 NFL teams!!!!! That should send red flags to any team.
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08-28-2012, 07:50 PM #19Regular 1st Stringer
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08-28-2012, 08:05 PM #20
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Re: About Tucker: He Never Missed a Critical Kick
He's now been on nine teams, however he's only actually played/"kicked" for four. The others I believe he was cut before the season started.
"What would you give for the man beside you?"
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08-28-2012, 08:15 PM #22
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08-28-2012, 11:21 PM #23
Re: About Tucker: He Never Missed a Critical Kick
From wikipedia so it must be accurate, right?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Cundiff
Dallas Cowboys
He played four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys from 2002 to 2005.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On February 15, 2006, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Cundiff to a contract but released him after kicker Matt Bryant was re-signed.
Green Bay Packers
Cundiff signed with the Green Bay Packers on March 28, 2006 and was expected to compete with Dave Rayner for the starting kicking position before being cut by Green Bay on August 17, 2006.
New Orleans Saints
On November 22, 2006, the New Orleans Saints signed Cundiff as a kickoff specialist, easing the workload of John Carney.
Atlanta Falcons
After being released by the Saints, Cundiff signed with the Atlanta Falcons on May 4, 2007, but was released at the end of the preseason after losing the starting job to Matt Prater.
Kansas City Chiefs
In January 2008, Cundiff was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to a two-year contract. He was released prior to the regular season.
Detroit Lions
Cundiff was signed by the Detroit Lions on August 26, 2009 after an injury to placekicker Jason Hanson. He was cut on September 5, 2009.
Cleveland Browns
Cundiff was signed by the Cleveland Browns on September 26, 2009 after an injury to placekicker Phil Dawson. In week 5 of the 2009 NFL season, Cundiff hit the game-winning field goal to help the Browns beat the Buffalo Bills, 6-3. He was waived on November 3, 2009.
Baltimore Ravens
We know the score here.
Cundiff was released by the Ravens on August 26, 2012.
Washington Redskins
Cundiff was signed by the Washington Redskins on August 28, 2012.
Predictions on when he gets cut by the Skins?
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