Thread: Should We go after Mike Vanderjact?

Originally Posted by r8rh8r

I'd like to see Medlock or Edinger signed. The Rams own the rights to Medlock who is firmly embedded behind Jeff Wilkins on the depth chart. Denver is talking trade but they refuse to surrender any draft picks. Medlock was given 1 game in Kansas City before he was ostracized by Herm Edwards and released (after they released Lawrence Tynes and spent a draft pick on Medlock). Medlock is young and he's got a great track record save 1 game in KC. Besides, we've got to get some style points for replacing the greatest kicker in Broncos history with the greatest left-footed, black kicker in NFL history!

Edinger is 30. I thought he had a great leg; I'm not sure why he's been out of the league. He was cut by an AFL team. Something isn't right; maybe he has character issues? Maybe he's just lost his touch. In any case, he's inexpensive and could end up being a great find.

I still haven't given up on Prater. He's already arguably the best kickoff specialist in the NFL and hasn't really had a great shot at a starting kicker job. Given time to develop, I think he could be our guy for years to come.

A big "no" on Vanderjagt; he's been a cancer in every locker room he's been in . That's not worth it.

Medlock is behind Josh Brown. Jeff Wilkins alrady said he will retire from football, so the Rams picked up Josh Brown and gave him a huge contract for a kicker.

Originally Posted by WARHORSE

Im not sure what hes all about, but he was money for the longest. Maybe hes been working out like crazy trying to get another chance on an NFL roster.

Id rather have a guy who has kicked in pressure situations than a rookie all wide eyed and shaky legged.

We should try him out, it would hurt.


Stupid kicker.

gee, where did I hear this question before? oh I know... http://www.broncosforums.com/forums/...5&postcount=71

I'd rather sign Plummer as our kicker.

I'm serious.

Clay Rush hit a 64 yarder in the arena league, that's right, the league with the skinny goal posts that are twice as high off the ground. I have no idea how he isn't in the NFL.

Regardless of the veterans out there I would like to draft a kicker that we can have for years to come. However, having a vet to help the kid along isn't such a bad idea.

Originally Posted by broncosfanscott

Regardless of the veterans out there I would like to draft a kicker that we can have for years to come. However, having a vet to help the kid along isn't such a bad idea.

Teams don't usually keep two kickers on the roster, there is usually only one. We either have a vet or we have a young guy.

Originally Posted by BaileyTheBest

Clay Rush hit a 64 yarder in the arena league, that's right, the league with the skinny goal posts that are twice as high off the ground. I have no idea how he isn't in the NFL.

probably because he doesn't kick well in non domes

Originally Posted by BOSSHOGG30

probably because he doesn't kick well in non domes

Yep.

Kicking in bad weather is something else.

Originally Posted by BaileyTheBest

Clay Rush hit a 64 yarder in the arena league, that's right, the league with the skinny goal posts that are twice as high off the ground. I have no idea how he isn't in the NFL.

That was like 3 years ago. Look at his other stats, expecially this year. I don't know how they compare to other kicker's stats in the AFL, and I know they have the narrow goal posts, but these numbers arent very good.

.......FGM FGA XPM XPA

2006 7 12 101 108
2007 4 8 24 29
2007 2 8 50 64
2008 2 6 18 23

I only watch AFL if there is nothing else on, so I can't say I have seen him kick. And if I have, I dont remember. But it seems an NFL caliber kicker would make better than 33% of feild goals and 78% of PATs in the AFL.