Please Cut Specs

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by albany ed

Done Son

I can see it already. Late in the year, at a critical point in a game, Specs will kick a game winning FG for the opposing team.

That is my fear. The kid has a future, but not here. Someone will sign the guy, and he will improve over time. You just can't wait for that to happen if you think you are close to competing now.

[Coltsalr]

Good riddance.

[nate505]

If he catches on somewhere else and has a good career, more power to him. That said, sometimes you need a change of scenery, and he just wasn't getting the job done here.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Originally Posted by nate505

If he catches on somewhere else and has a good career, more power to him. That said, sometimes you need a change of scenery, and he just wasn't getting the job done here.

Since being released, Blankenship worked out for a few teams (Jaguars, Cardinals, etc) before eventually signing with the Cardinals practice squad to help fill-in for their regular kicker Matt Prater who is recovering from a hip injury.

In his first game action for AZ:

The Good: Specs went 2 for 2 on FG's including a 50 YD FG

The Bad: Specs missed an extra point attempt (2 for 3 on XP's)

Still seems to be a bit inconsistent with the results.


I wish him well, but I like that the Colts now have a FG kicker who can routinely make 50+ YD FG's.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

Since being released, Blankenship worked out for a few teams (Jaguars, Cardinals, etc) before eventually signing with the Cardinals practice squad to help fill-in for their regular kicker Matt Prater who is recovering from a hip injury.

In his first game action for AZ:

The Good: Specs went 2 for 2 on FG's including a 50 YD FG

The Bad: Specs missed an extra point attempt (2 for 3 on XP's)

Still seems to be a bit inconsistent with the results.


I wish him well, but I like that the Colts now have a FG kicker who can routinely make 50+ YD FG's.

Isn't he a 70% kicker? just not good enough for the NFL.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

Since being released, Blankenship worked out for a few teams (Jaguars, Cardinals, etc) before eventually signing with the Cardinals practice squad to help fill-in for their regular kicker Matt Prater who is recovering from a hip injury.

In his first game action for AZ:

The Good: Specs went 2 for 2 on FG's including a 50 YD FG

The Bad: Specs missed an extra point attempt (2 for 3 on XP's)

Still seems to be a bit inconsistent with the results.


I wish him well, but I like that the Colts now have a FG kicker who can routinely make 50+ YD FG's.

he is a shitty kicker

why would anyone give a fuck about this kid

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

he is a shitty kicker

why would anyone give a fuck about this kid

Why wouldnt you care? He is a person.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

That is my fear. The kid has a future, but not here. Someone will sign the guy, and he will improve over time. You just can't wait for that to happen if you think you are close to competing now.

why the fuck do you think he has a future?

is it his inaccuracy or weak ass leg that makes you think he will be good

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

why the fuck do you think he has a future?

is it his inaccuracy or weak ass leg that makes you think he will be good

Kid has the yips. A good sports psychologist and kicking coach can fix him over time. We just don't have the time it would take.

[Voosh]

https://twitter.com/_LindsayStone/st...77898148614145

Less than 24 hours since being waived by the #Colts, kicker Rodrigo Blankenship was seen practicing field goals by himself at an Indy sports complex

He needed to go, but I got some feels from this pic. After seeing this I sorta hope he works out somewhere.