Nobody is talking about Elliott…. - which is a good thing.

After last year’s really bad season, he has rebounded to be one of the better kickers in the league. No missed extra points. No misses from 20-39, 2 of 2 from 50 plus. Currently career best 87.5% on field goals.

Good to have him back and avoided a tricky situation with his contract. He was huge for us in the Super Bowl year.

6 minutes ago, ManchesterEagle said:

Nobody is talking about Elliott…. - which is a good thing.

After last year’s really bad season, he has rebounded to be one of the better kickers in the league. No missed extra points. No misses from 20-39, 2 of 2 from 50 plus. Currently career best 87.5% on field goals.

Good to have him back and avoided a tricky situation with his contract. He was huge for us in the Super Bowl year.

Yup, been nary a peep about him this year, which is good.

Glad he bounced back, one less thing to worry about 

I like that bobble head look alike. His helmet is REALLY round.

3 hours ago, ManchesterEagle said:

Nobody is talking about Elliott…. - which is a good thing.

After last year’s really bad season, he has rebounded to be one of the better kickers in the league. No missed extra points. No misses from 20-39, 2 of 2 from 50 plus. Currently career best 87.5% on field goals.

Good to have him back and avoided a tricky situation with his contract. He was huge for us in the Super Bowl year.

The whole flippin' team sucked last year for whatever reason. Kicker certainly isn't a glamor position but I believe they contribute the most points of any player on the team many years. Ask teams who don't have a reliable kicker how important they are. Ask the Detroit Lions how important kickers are.

The contract Howie gave him was still a seriously stupid contract but at least he's rebounded this year and he's not been an issue. Makes it a little easier to accept. 

The jinx thread. 

He’s been good this year so far at least. 

 

3 hours ago, time2rock said:

The jinx thread. 

Exactly what I was thinking. 

4 hours ago, time2rock said:

The jinx thread. 

 

46 minutes ago, Robj80 said:

 

Exactly what I was thinking. 

If I had that power I would post a "Cowboys are going to win it all” thread. 

Been very reliable so far.

The whole team has a different energy tbh 

2 hours ago, rrfierce said:

Been very reliable so far.

The whole team has a different energy tbh 

I think that's the one thing I'd say about this team this year... From what we've read and heard the atmosphere is really good. 

Jake has had a good season, so far.

I kicked in HS Football. Also played OLB. Best kick ever in a game was 36 yards. In practice (with not much of a rush) was 45 yards. This was back in the late 80's when 1-2 inch kicking tees were used. My point? Hmmmm, not sure. LOL. I guess it may be how talented some of these kickers are, making 50+ yarders routinely with a decent rush in their face, with maybe 70K fans maybe screaming at them, with the entire game on the line, etc...

On 11/16/2021 at 7:39 PM, LacesOut said:

Jake has had a good season, so far.

I kicked in HS Football. Also played OLB. Best kick ever in a game was 36 yards. In practice (with not much of a rush) was 45 yards. This was back in the late 80's when 1-2 inch kicking tees were used. My point? Hmmmm, not sure. LOL. I guess it may be how talented some of these kickers are, making 50+ yarders routinely with a decent rush in their face, with maybe 70K fans maybe screaming at them, with the entire game on the line, etc...

I've been an NFL fan since the mid 60s, and it really is amazing how much better the kickers are now.

5 hours ago, Big___Al said:

I've been an NFL fan since the mid 60s, and it really is amazing how much better the kickers are now.

Yeah. I'm not even kidding when I say that someone like Pete Gogolak or Jan Stenerud (in their prime) wouldn't even make an NFL roster today.

On 11/16/2021 at 10:49 AM, ManchesterEagle said:

 

If I had that power I would post a "Cowboys are going to win it all” thread. 

They handle that themselves. 

It's not often you find a kicker that's worth developing, but this guy has the that kind of leg.  I'll take a couple bad seasons if he can can now give you 10 very good ones.

On 11/19/2021 at 1:18 AM, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

Yeah. I'm not even kidding when I say that someone like Pete Gogolak or Jan Stenerud (in their prime) wouldn't even make an NFL roster today.

I remember the days when a 50-yarder was almost impossible to make.

Elliot has been so money this year. Another perfect day.
 

He deserves his first pro-bowl but I suspect Matt Gay might get the nod instead.

On 11/16/2021 at 4:49 PM, ManchesterEagle said:

 

If I had that power I would post a "Cowboys are going to win it all” thread. 

Someone made a super confident posting like that just before the thanksgiving game.. 😁

On 11/17/2021 at 1:39 AM, LacesOut said:

Jake has had a good season, so far.

I kicked in HS Football. Also played OLB. Best kick ever in a game was 36 yards. In practice (with not much of a rush) was 45 yards. This was back in the late 80's when 1-2 inch kicking tees were used. My point? Hmmmm, not sure. LOL. I guess it may be how talented some of these kickers are, making 50+ yarders routinely with a decent rush in their face, with maybe 70K fans maybe screaming at them, with the entire game on the line, etc...

Not automatic for everyone though.

Just ask the Jets.. 😁

He's having a pro bowl type year

1 hour ago, Godfather said:

He's having a pro bowl type year

No doubt. When was his last miss? I can't even remember now. 

4 minutes ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

No doubt. When was his last miss? I can't even remember now. 

I think the broadcast said week four, but don‘t quote me on that. Impressive run for sure.

2 minutes ago, Infam said:

I think the broadcast said week four, but don‘t quote me on that. Impressive run for sure.

TB, week 6.

Fifteen straight since then.

Jake has been spoken of highly in the last few weeks. He has been making kicks that have contributed to their current PPG. He is in a rhythm, let's keep him in it. He is having an All-Pro season.