Place Kicker Thread: Rams sign Kai Forbath

[Snaz]

Lirim is 30 and Kai is 33 still don't understand why we didn't sign Lirim.
He's a proven commodity in another league and I'm pretty sure the CFL and NFL are similar when it comes to kicking FGs.

 

[dieterbrock]

Lirim is 30 and Kai is 33 still don't understand why we didn't sign Lirim.
He's a proven commodity in another league and I'm pretty sure the CFL and NFL are similar when it comes to kicking FGs.

CFL isnt even comparable to D1, much less NFL
The dude cant even get a PS gig, what does that tell you?

 

[TK42-RAM]

Kai. The. Thigh.

 

[baconandbread]

CFL isnt even comparable to D1, much less NFL
The dude cant even get a PS gig, what does that tell you?

Yes, all of those CFL players that played in the top US colleges never improved playing professional football. In case you missed it two other teams have brought him in for a look.

 

[dieterbrock]

Yes, all of those CFL players that played in the top US colleges never improved playing professional football. In case you missed it two other teams have brought him in for a look.

Did they sign him?
CFL is fun to watch, it’s better quality than arena ball, but it’s nowhere near NFL level. Guys can make more money on an nfl practice squad than playing in Canada.

 

[André]

Did they sign him?
CFL is fun to watch, it’s better quality than arena ball, but it’s nowhere near NFL level. Guys can make more money on an nfl practice squad than playing in Canada.

I live in Canada. This is an accurate description of both the talent level and pay scale.

 

[tempests]

Lirim is 30 and Kai is 33 still don't understand why we didn't sign Lirim.
He's a proven commodity in another league and I'm pretty sure the CFL and NFL are similar when it comes to kicking FGs.

Among other things, the hash marks are wider, and you're allowed to use a kicking tee.

 

[den-the-coach]

I like the new kicker well grounded and age for kickers never concern me.

https://www.therams.com/video/kai-forbath-on-signing-with-the-rams-strengths-as-a-kicker

 

[OC--LeftCoast]

Just hope he’s the Cobra Kai and doesn’t fizzle into Koala Kai

 

[baconandbread]

Did they sign him?
CFL is fun to watch, it’s better quality than arena ball, but it’s nowhere near NFL level. Guys can make more money on an nfl practice squad than playing in Canada.

You're moving the goalpost, but at least this is accurate...you consistently compare it to division 1. No one said it's the same level of the NFL, at the same time it's definitely not college level. They're professional players some of which were already on our practice squad in the past.

 

[dieterbrock]

You're moving the goalpost, but at least this is accurate...you consistently compare it to division 1. No one said it's the same level of the NFL, at the same time it's definitely not college level. They're professional players some of which were already on our practice squad in the past.

Moving what goal post? You know that means changing the subject right?
My post that you quoted said, "CFL isnt even comparable to D1, much less NFL
The dude cant even get a PS gig, what does that tell you? "
Liram doesnt have a job because being a proven commodity in the CFL means nothing.
Maybe read the thread yeah?
We're kicking with Kai and I'm for sure hoping for no gaffs in Miami.

 

[baconandbread]

Moving what goal post? You know that means changing the subject right?
My post that you quoted said, "CFL isnt even comparable to D1, much less NFL
The dude cant even get a PS gig, what does that tell you? "
Liram doesnt have a job because being a proven commodity in the CFL means nothing.
Maybe read the thread yeah?
We're kicking with Kai and I'm for sure hoping for no gaffs in Miami.

Actually moving the goalposts means to change the criteria of a discussion. Point stands that CFL is much better than D1 as a large amount of the players and coaches played their college ball there. I fully acknowledge it's not as good as the NFL. I don't honestly care about Lirim as he's not a Ram and may not even have been the best kicker in the CFL. On to Forbath..and hope he gets the job done because we've talked entirely too much about kickers this season.

 

[dieterbrock]

Actually moving the goalposts means to change the criteria of a discussion.

Which I didnt do, now the guy who changed the discussion to moving the goalpost? Yeah....

Point stands that CFL is much better than D1 as a large amount of the players and coaches played their college ball there.

Nah bro, nah
At best 1/2 the players from D1, and that's being generous. You can peruse the player list all you like, and some of these guys who played at D1 schools were merely on rosters of D1.

Players - CFL.ca

www.cfl.ca

So I'm not sure why you wanted to divert the thread but well done for it
D1 sends players to the NFL year in and out, if CFL had close to the talent level of D1, they you'd see a littany of players jumping ship to the NFL year after year. Hence, the point about pay.

 

[baconandbread]

Which I didnt do, now the guy who changed the discussion to moving the goalpost? Yeah....


Nah bro, nah
At best 1/2 the players from D1, and that's being generous. You can peruse the player list all you like, and some of these guys who played at D1 schools were merely on rosters of D1.

Players - CFL.ca

www.cfl.ca

So I'm not sure why you wanted to divert the thread but well done for it
D1 sends players to the NFL year in and out, if CFL had close to the talent level of D1, they you'd see a littany of players jumping ship to the NFL year after year. Hence, the point about pay.

You're the one who brought up the CFL, I just responded because I'm tired of seeing your opinion of the CFL in multiple threads. Good players can come from anywhere..even if they played in Cansda. In hindsight I should have just used the ignore button earlier. Adios!!!

 

[Loyal]

Seven pages of posts about this kicker? He must be better than Greg the Leg...

 

[den-the-coach]

Seven pages of posts about this kicker? He must be better than Greg the Leg...

Well, the way I see it is, last year for the Cowboys he was 11-11 for field goals when he replaced Brett Maher. Forbath's touchback percentage was 65% something he said in his interview, he was working on.

IMO, McVay knew him in Washington and also came away impressed last season when Forbath kicked extremely well against the Rams, so there is a trust factor plus Forbath lives in West Hollywood and kicked collegiately at UCLA so he's happy to be kicking at home. Hopefully the stars are aligned and the Rams will be set for the next couple of years.

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[Psycho_X]

New kicker pulse check...



Ok, good for at least two more days.

 

[So Ram]

A better start in 2020 than SLO

 

[Mackeyser]

That FG attempt may be the worst thing for be seen inside a stadium...

 

[OldSchool]

Could have sworn I was told this kicker I said wasn't much of an upgrade if an upgrade at all was automatic inside of 50.