Kicking System Blog

April 28th, 2009

P Chris Keagle (Louisiana Tech) to participate in their upcoming minicamp on a tryout basis for the Packers.

Also, Kyle Larson, Punter, has had his contract terminated with the Bengals. In another move, the Cincinnati Bengals have announced they have waived P Ryan Plackemeier.

The Atlanta Falcons have signed P Robbie Dehaze (Northern Arizona).

The Denver Broncos have signed P Britton Colquitt (Tennessee).

www.kickingsytem.com

April 28th, 2009

Swayze Waters, K/P from UAB has signed with the Detriot Lions as a free agent. He will report to rookie camp this weekend.

Also, the Miami Dolphins have signed Aussie Punter Jy Bond to a free agent contract.

www.kickingsystem.com

April 28th, 2008

San Swank, K/P from Wake Forest, has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. Swank will give a strong push to David Akers this summer.

A.J. Trapaso, P from Ohio State, has signed with the Tennessee Titans.

Hunter Simth, who punted for the Colts last season, has signed with the Washington Redskins.

More from www.kickingsystem.com

Tweet with us ‘kickingsystem’

April 27, 2009

Here is audio from the phone call placed by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to David Buehler letting him know he got Drafted.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/multimedia_center.cfm?id=E5667440-0704-D6CB-E6A55E2E2563CC3F

www.kickingsystem.com

April 27th, 2009

Its been a huge week for TKS, with numberous blogs about the specialists in the NFL Draft for 2009; We have been getting more hits, emails and comments about signing up for following us on a conitnued basis.  We plan of using a Twitter account to help with this. If you got to Twitter.com and look up kickingsystem, you can get all the the updates from our blog and website.  Thanks for listening!

www.kickingsystem.com

April 27th, 2009

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports undrafted free-agent PK Jeff Wolfert (Missouri) will participate in the Chicago Bears’ upcoming minicamp on a tryout basis.

The Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Ravens have signed undrafted free-agents PK Graham Gano (Florida State),

James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals P Kevin Huber, P Ryan Plackemeier and P Kyle Larson are all expected to compete for the team’s punter job, unless one of the players is soon released.

The New York Jets have agreed to terms with undrafted rookie free-agent P T.J. Conley (Idaho). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Brooks Rossman, Kansas State, K, signed with the St. Louis Rams as a free agent. Brooks is also a San Diego native.

Louie Sakoda, PK, Utah, was invited to mini-camp with the San Diego Chargers.

Aaron Perez, P, UCLA will have workouts with the New England Patriots.

More from www.kickingsystem.com

April 26th, 2009

South Carolina kicker Ryan Succop was the last plyer taken in this years NFL Draft. Number 256 to be correct by the Kansas City Chieft. Succop will compete with Conor Barth for the kicking duties this summer.

More from www.kickingsystem.com

April 24th, 2009

One day and counting till the 2009 NFL Draft.  I have to say after hours of research and work reviewing kickers and punters, I have never felt more nervours in my life.  Teams, genernal managers, players and fans all take this as the second season to the NFL.  There is a lot at stake and lifes change due to this 2 -day draft.

One thing I want to point out as well. This may be for more blog entries later down the road. I feel there are not many scouts, coaches and GM’s that know how to scout kickers and punters. We have see plenty of draft day busts with the latest being Justin Medlock from UCLA.   You would think the kickers that are entered in the NFL combine are the best kickers in college. That is not the case. They just got invited for whatever reason, recommendation, stats, etc.  Teams need to do their research if the want to find a quality kicker. From a technical perspective I think there are only a handful of coaches that I know that can breakdown a kickers approach. Combining that by looking at their mental makeup and where they kicked are key factors of researching a kicker.  For example, on paper, David Buehler from USC, is a good kicker if not the best in college football this past season. But, he never had a pressure kick and does not kick in cold weather. Two of the most important things an NFL kicker must be able to handle.

I dont think adminstrators and coaches from NFL teams know what they are looking for in a kicker. I remember one scout telling me I had good “pop” on the ball when I was coming out of college. Every kicker who is trying to make the NFL had good “pop” on the ball. Breadown my technique if you can.

I also think they need to expand or have a different combine for kickers.  Half of the events they perform at the NFL Combine are not needed to evaulate a kicker.

I hope to see some kickers get drafted this weekend and I hope that the teams did their homework and looked beyond the front line of kickers.  I think there are some solid choices if you look close enough.  Not to mention a solid group of free agent kickers.

More from www.kickingsystem.com

April 24th, 2009

Draft day just one day away. In a surprise move the Washington Redskins picked up Hunter Smith from the Colts. Smith was a free agent, who was not resigned after the season. The Skins have signed two other punters all ready, Zac Aterberry and Dirk Johnson (who I know).

Check back for more – www.kickingsystem.com