darthfalconus Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 as much as i hate to start this, here goes, just wanted to see a % consensus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthfalconus Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 if we had to, id nominate signing brandon coutou (spl?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLFalcon556 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 cant cut him its not the preseason.but release him after the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger 69 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 We fans are not qualified or knowledgeable enough to make such a decision. To think otherwise is just being delusional. Playing Monday morning QB, GM or coach is just that... PLAYING..!The front office and coaching staff are top professionals in their field. They have forgotten more about building and running a professional football team than the entire fan base will ever know. Not to mention the fact that they are working with and evaluating the players on a daily basses. Remember, fan opinions are like A-- Holes... Everybody has one and most of them stink..! (including my own) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithful Falcon Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 When should elam have been be cut?Fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LADBABY Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 We could cut about half our team based on how theyhave played the last 4 or 5 games. Elam is a provengame tested kicker. The tattoo'd guy we had cost usa couple of games but it turns out he can kick afterall. It is a tough call on kickers. We don't need thekicker of the week thing going like Parcells did inDallas one year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcons.3 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Sign Martinez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerillaOntology Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 My answer is no, simply because I just don't think cutting someone like that (regardless of his play recently) more than around Week 12 will help the team in general. I understand he's a kicker and they are in a way the most independent next to punter in terms of position. However, unless we find someone that is a major improvement over him we leave it be. Flame away, but if you're an individual who believes he is the "worst kicker in the league including UFL" or something along those lines, you should step back a bit to look at the bigger picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerillaOntology Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 We could cut about half our team based on how theyhave played the last 4 or 5 games. Elam is a provengame tested kicker. The tattoo'd guy we had cost usa couple of games but it turns out he can kick afterall. It is a tough call on kickers. We don't need thekicker of the week thing going like Parcells did inDallas one year.Exactly, just ignore your emotions for one moment and step back to look at the bigger picture.+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor430 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Maybe bringing in 4 kickers this week will pull him out of his slump.... even so, it's easy to think we could very well be 7-3 right now IF he's not missed those FG's....and then again Jenkins cost us last week too. :blink: He misses one more kick, and we'll boo his azz out of the Dome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthfalconus Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 My answer is no, simply because I just don't think cutting someone like that (regardless of his play recently) more than around Week 12 will help the team in general. I understand he's a kicker and they are in a way the most independent next to punter in terms of position. However, unless we find someone that is a major improvement over him we leave it be. Flame away, but if you're an individual who believes he is the "worst kicker in the league including UFL" or something along those lines, you should step back a bit to look at the bigger picture.i realize that he is no way near the worst in the league, but in MY opinion, he is helping us lose games we should have won. also i dont claim to be GM material, but im smarter than the average fan. ( and before anyone says it, I know correct punctuation i just choose not to use it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthfalconus Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 We could cut about half our team based on how theyhave played the last 4 or 5 games. Elam is a provengame tested kicker. The tattoo'd guy we had cost usa couple of games but it turns out he can kick afterall. It is a tough call on kickers. We don't need thekicker of the week thing going like Parcells did inDallas one year.very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Yes and sign Coutu... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconJim Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 YEAH................THAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBabyStalin Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 We could cut about half our team based on how theyhave played the last 4 or 5 games. Elam is a provengame tested kicker. The tattoo'd guy we had cost usa couple of games but it turns out he can kick afterall. It is a tough call on kickers. We don't need thekicker of the week thing going like Parcells did inDallas one year.Ohhhh please. All they have to do is kick a ball between two yellow posts. That is there requirement, and Elam has failed to do his job in key situations that cost us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTRaines92 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Absolutely, it is unacceptable with all the misses! We would be undefeated if it wasn't for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger 69 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) Then what's the point of having a forum? It's not like the management reads this **** and mulls over the opinions presented. Fans banter, the point of a forum is exactly opposite of what you're saying. We're all here to BS about things and put in our two cents TO EACH OTHER.I guess I should have added the line that it's still fun to play Monday morning QB, coach and GM just so long as we understand that we are just playing. After reading some of the posts on this forum, I think some people forget that. Not to mention that some of the topics are just down right stupid. Especially, the topics that call for the benching of Matt Ryan or the firing of Coach Smith. Last month some people were calling for Turner to be cut. Come on people, get real..! Edited November 27, 2009 by Ranger 69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metatron360 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 i vote no b/c unless we get vaderjagt vinaterri or mort back the new guy will miss the first few. happens whenever you get a new guy. hopefully elam is perfect for the rest of the season. one more miss could cost us the playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYANS #1 FAN Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 No, during tryouts the coaches must have seen something they did not like. :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Once Adam Viniateri is healthy enough to start for the Colts again, we should take a look at Matt Stover (assuming Elam doesn't recover from his slump). But obviously none of the four kickers we tried out looked to be a better bet than keeping Elam for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Falcon Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Regardless of what happens with Elam this year, I think it is time to start looking for a new kicker, Elam is old and it's only a matter of time before he decides to retire. I'd like to see the FALCONS get a young kicker, somebody who can do the job for years to come instead of going with the old veterans who want be here but just a few years. IMO, until they get a kicker who has many years ahead of them left to kick for them the kicking job is always going to be a 2-3 year issue, always having to look for somebody to fill the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4dabirds Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 We fans are not qualified or knowledgeable enough to make such a decision. To think otherwise is just being delusional. Playing Monday morning QB, GM or coach is just that... PLAYING..!The front office and coaching staff are top professionals in their field. They have forgotten more about building and running a professional football team than the entire fan base will ever know. Not to mention the fact that they are working with and evaluating the players on a daily basses. Remember, fan opinions are like A-- Holes... Everybody has one and most of them stink..! (including my own) Well said. It's amazing how everyone thinks that everything is a quick fix in the NFL. I'm not happy with Elams performance, but I certainly understand that a better replacement isn't just sitting at home waiting for the phone to ring. Elam has been an elite kicker, and is more than likely going to step up and right his wrongs. I would much rather have a crafty veteran whose been in the pressure situations that Elam has, then gamble on a younger or more traveled guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconinPA Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 No, during tryouts the coaches must have seen something they did not like. :wacko:must have been pretty bad then. Because I am sure they have seen somethings in the last few games that they should not have liked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ7000 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 we really need to focus drafting a stronger bench since our starters do and will get injured ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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