He is the guy that helped you guys beat us in Lambeau a few years ago. He can kick in our stadium and he has shown that. What do you guys think of us picking him up? Is he a good kicker in the clutch or is he not as good? I think were in for a tough year, brutal schedule. We need a reliable kicker. Crosby is losing it.
I like him, we went cheaper/younger. Doesnt mean hes not a good kicker, he is. I would bring him in. Plus, he'd be closer to his home in Detroit Rock City
You guys want Finley. I wouldn't mind our former starts going to Miami. I like helping a team like the Dolphins whom I like rather then a hated rival.
I think you guys will win your division. Pats are falling apart even before the season has started. It is setting up to be exciting for the Fins. I hope I am right.
Carp hasn't been the same for the last two years, but he'd be better than what you got from Crosby. He's pretty consistent and clutch on anything 40 yards or less, but longer kicks have been far less consistent the last two years. Otherwise seems like a good guy. I'd imagine most everybody here would wish him well.
All in all, he was ok, but he missed some absolutley must make kicks against the jets and Cardinals. Could have been the difference between 9-7 and 7-9. Even playoffs.
If I were the Packers I would pick up Carpenter, he's a below average kicker but he's much better than Crosby. Best of luck to the Pack, if I had an NFC team it would be them or Brees
Crosby I think missed 15 kicks last year. I would never want you guys to get Crosby either. He is the worst kicker in GB history.
Not matter what anyone says here, based on his averages, last year, he was a middle of the road kicker. 81.5%. 24th in the league for kickers who kicked in at least 8 games. He cost us two games last season by missing what would have been game winning FGs. Under good conditions too. Once in Arizona and once at home vs the Jets. With your offense, as many TDs as you score, he'd be under less pressure, so Carpenter should be ok. Coming from Montana, he has a lot of experience kicking in cold weather.
We've seen it before - They turn over Brady's weapons like rain man playing othello. They plug in the next guy and keep right on chugging. Brady is 36....it won't be to much longer and he'll be moving on. Someone should remind him how hot is wife is and how nice retirement is.
Carpenter is a choke artist. He can be iced and once his confidence is rattled he struggles to stay out of a slump. I am glad he was cut. I wish him the best and all that but he is not a first choice in kickers.
One game does not make a career. He is a mediocre kicker who misses clutch kicks. I don't hate the guy its just my observation of him. He is not very good.
I think Carp has some good years left...he had a poor year last year, comparatively speaking (for his normal), but the savings of more than $2 M in cap/salary combined with Sturgis' ability and leg equaled his getting cut...they cut him early enough that he'll catch on somewhere...He's good enough...
With all due respect, I see the opposite. They're looking sick good so far...but ya...pre-season...who knows, but I have to err on the side of Brady's history. He went out with a knew in 2008 and they STILL won 11 games.
About 81% I believe, not his best year, but he should be more motivated now and would likely be a good pickup for the Packers. We all wish Carpenter well, and good luck to your Pack as well, hope you have a good year in Titletown.
And he had a really high salary for us. Those are the reasons he was replaced here. He'd be much cheaper for you guys of course. As for being 24th of 31, you've got to put that into context. He was low b/c he missed too many 40+ yard kicks. If you expect/need him to do that then he's not a good fit. If you expect him to be consistent at 40 yards or less then he'd be an upgrade over what you've had. At worst he might be a good fit at the minimum over Crosby until you find an upgrade.
I think he may be your only option. However he arguably cost us a playoff spot and did cost us a winning record.
The two playoff teams which which seem to be interested in Carpenter are the Packers and the Seahawks. While I think the Green Bay area is a nice place. I happen to think Seattle is one of the best cities to live in the United States. I imagine it will come down to who offers him the best contract, but if the contracts are similar, it wouldn't surprise me if Carpenter decides to sign with Seattle.
