In fairness, Ficken never played for the Chargers. Ficken was only signed by the Chiefs for the recent preseason while their regular kicker (Santos) was recovering from an injury.
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I wish I shared your enthusiasm. I think this is a very big loss and could spell trouble in the postseason.
As soon as this news came across my phone, those things sprung to the front of my mind... seemed innocent last week.. now it made sense... there was something wrong. I remember the look on his face when he kicked out of bounds... it wasn't pain, but it was an odd look... almost one of resignation.
These comments are my biggest concern... I've had back problems (golf) and shots into my spine. That's nothing compared to a herniated disk that requires surgery.
Based on what I read, they've known about this for some time... so, I'd have to believe they conducted a search a while back. If Ficken is the choice, given Fassell's experience, I'll have to just put my faith in them. But, I'm not delusional... those points we used to count on from 45+ yards out will not longer be sure things... and, past 50? Probably no more this year. They'll just have to adjust play calling and execution to get those first downs.
Yup... here we are again... Rams overcame a huge loss in 1999-2000, can they again? But, again, Ficken is not Zuerline... not even close.
It is originally a score stadium...perhaps some type of curse....
ahhhh, this will make a few ROD members very happy...Finance too? How bout that Blu-nuts?
Exactly....
First kicker I thought of was Aguayo....surprised he still has the yips and no one will trust him...I thought he'd get drafted...in the 6th or 7th round.
Another point....man he kicks alot...I mean, his years with Fisher probably had him stiff from inactivity....then McVay comes in...and he gets all these attempts...plus the kickoff afterwards...who knows? Maybe he hit a wall?
See answer above....
All bad when you strength is tackling and you're the kicker....sorta like a receiver and your strength is blocking.
