Kickoff specialist?

[ACobra289]

Why do the Panthers need a kickoff specialist when it looks like they will only be kicking off about 3 times a game? If it’s more about saving Kasay’s leg than field position, then I guess I can see it. But it’s not like he plays for the Saints and has to kick off 5 or 6 times a game.

[WhiteBoysCanRun22]

Remember, this is only pre-season

[rayzor]

because being a bunch of sentimental fools, we would rather pay for two kickers because one of them has been around since the beginning rather than just getting a kicker who can do both.

[WhiteBoysCanRun22]

Also, our special teams (especially in kick-off) aren't that great, so it may be best to foce a touchback than risk a return of 25+ yards for the other team.

[ACobra289]

Remember, this is only pre-season

I really hope that’s a big part of the offensive ineptitude. And I realize they have played without Smitty, but I’m not sure his absence can justify how poorly they have played.

[rayzor]

our coverage teams are better now than they have been in a few years. still...i'd rather have someone that could get the ball into the endzone.

[prowler2k8]

because being a bunch of sentimental fools, we would rather pay for two kickers because one of them has been around since the beginning rather than just getting a kicker who can do both.

:iagree:

Nail, meet Hammer. The way Kasay is missing FGs, this is another position that is going to jump up and bite us eventually.

[Jackofalltrades]

I got no problem with keeping a KS to keep Kasay as K.

Kasay will contribute more than whoever would get that 53rd roster spot because of Carter.

As for being sentimental, ask the Falcons or Saints if they'd mind making such an exception to have someone like Kasay on their roster.

Do I like burning the extra roster spot? No. But at this point it's necessary and it's one of the minor details at this point.

And yes, being preseason, without Smith on the field has that big of an impact one our performance. Now entire weeks will be spent preparing for defenses instead of not at all.