Hero #2...Billy Cundiff

[Skinz4Life12]

not only did he make all his FG attempts, he didn't kick the ****ing ball out of bounds on any kickoff. hallelujah

[SonOfWashington]

Yeah, I was incredibly skeptical at first, but he was PERFECT this game.

Hopefully he keeps it up, especially into the *cough*playoffs*cough*

[SWFLSkins]

Wait we cut Gano?

Cundiff, bizzilion. Haters, 0.

[Dan T.]

Cundiff was outstanding. Sproles had one good return with about 11 minutes to go in the 4th. He brought the ball out from 8 or 9 yards deep, and made it out to the 39 yard line. I wonder if he surprised the cover guys a little bit taking it out from that deep, considering Cundiff had kicked it deep into the end zone all day.

[Bibby]

I was happy to see Cundiff booting them into the back of the endzone. I much rather see the other team start at the 20 than give them any chances of returning it even if we have the chance of stopping the returner ahead of the 20 yard line.

[wes]

I have to ask, Would you get a little smurk on your face tonight if the ravens Kicker either missed a FG or misses a game winner against Cincy.

[ouvan59]

I'm holding back until Week Three and beyond on Cundiff.

All things being equal, in a climate controlled dome like NO and St Louis this coming Sunday, he shouldn't miss anything. So I want to see him out in the elements on a grass field when other factors come into play. (Apparently he was HORRID all week in practice outdoors last week for example.).

That said, can't fault his first outing. And yes, it'd be/ maybe is already SO nice to NOT be hiding behind your hands every time whichever kicker takes to the field.

Hail.

^this

Good game by Cundiff but I'll reserve my "We finally found a kicker" thread for later. Especially since his first kick barely made it inside the right upright. Shaun Suisham and Graham Gano both were pretty good early on as well.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

I don't think I'll ever be comfortable with a Redskins kicker.

I don't think any NFL fan is ever comfortable with their kicker. Kickers either miss often enough for it to be in the back of your head or they are so good that you're always wondering when odds are going to catch up to them. We like to believe that when Moseley or Lohmiller were here, we just knew it was an automatic 3 points, but those guys hit about 65-70% of their kicks. The fact is, even in the NFL, if you settle for a FG attempt it's about a 75% proposition.

For Cundiff through week 1, he did everything we could have asked of him. He made all 4 FGs (2 were relatively long) and did a great job kicking off (neutralizing Sproles). A+ in my book. On to week 2.

[cphil006]

I don't think any NFL fan is ever comfortable with their kicker. Kickers either miss often enough for it to be in the back of your head or they are so good that you're always wondering when odds are going to catch up to them. We like to believe that when Moseley or Lohmiller were here, we just knew it was an automatic 3 points, but those guys hit about 65-70% of their kicks. The fact is, even in the NFL, if you settle for a FG attempt it's about a 75% proposition.

For Cundiff through week 1, he did everything we could have asked of him. He made all 4 FGs (2 were relatively long) and did a great job kicking off (neutralizing Sproles). A+ in my book. On to week 2.

I agree. I don't feel confident Gano would have been 4/4 on FGs yesterday.

[kevinklein]

Big effort. I'm still nervous as **** about him, though. There's a reason the Ravens cut him.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

Yeah, I was incredibly skeptical at first, but he was PERFECT this game.

Hopefully he keeps it up, especially into the *cough*playoffs*cough*

Go write 'Paloffs' 100 times so you never forget again and say 10 Hail to the Redskins as penance my Son.

Hail.

[skins2victory]

Hats off to the kicker..........!! 4 for 4, enough said. Great first game as a skin!!!!

[jflow78]

Here's the thing that made me feel better, Gano wouldn't have had that many touchbacks, and Gano would have missed one of those FGs (almost guaranteed). That was a great game by Cundiff.

Oh, and no one else has bothered to sign him. So, worst comes to worst, maybe he'll still be out in oblivion if Cundiff gets hurt.

[UK SKINS FAN '74]

Cundiff is the business from inside the 50. When we signed him, many pointed to the fact he's poor from over 50....when comparing to Gano in particular. I don't care about that.

Over the last 3 seasons, 90% of our attempts have been from inside the 50.

If that trend continues, Cundiff is gonna be just what we need.

[frankez99]

Awesome....I was looking for a Cundiff love thread, and I found it!

Felt good not having to squint my eyes and plug my ears watching/listening to Gano line up for an important kick.

EXTREME(skins)LY IMPRESSED Billy, thanks!