RiverDog wrote:I don't think age is a big deal. In 14 games, Morten Anderson hit 89% of his FG attempts when he was 47 years old, and this guy has a stronger leg than Anderson had. This is a good signing. Hopefully we've learned our lesson on skimping on kickers.
I’m not too worried about his age either, I am a little worried about him as a kicker, though. Last year a FG % of 85 would have ranked 18th in the league (not great). In his career he has only had a FG percentage of 85 or higher 6 times. He’s been below that 11 times. That lower percentage is partially due to the fact that he attempts more 50+ yarders than the average kicker although in the last few years he would’ve be in the 10-15 range on those attempts. Further more he has been in the 60%-70% 6 times in his career, which is basically what Walsh was last year. I’m not saying he isn’t an upgrade (hard not to be after last year) but at best he has been an inconsistent kicker most of his career. IMO we are still looking for our next kicker.