Pin this comment somewhere LOL
Originally Posted by: umair_010
Why? The kicker didn't cost the Packers the game so I'm not sure why you're wanting to "pin" that comment. I assume you watched the game so you know this. But at most, that FG would have made it a tie game, or 49ers go for two.
I feel bad for the lad. He's going to catch so much hell this off season.
Originally Posted by: dfosterf
I can't really feel bad for him. I don't think he deserves a plethora of vitriol slung his way either though. He sure as hell wasn't the reason we came up short. It's not his fault the Packers massively overachieved for the 2023 season and made the playoffs and also won a game. And then put the 1 seed on the ropes. Packers knew this was a growth season. This is part of growth.
That all being said. And I know Mason Crosby had rough early years. I'm just not sure this kid will improve. He seems to prefer the left hash, but yet still misses. Maybe he will have a great season for his next team? I don't know. But I do know the Packers need POSITIVE consistency in the kicking game. Anders Carlson in 2023 has shown a lack of positive consistency from Week 1 through playoffs.