American Sports Thread

[gallsman]

Thanks for the explainer. Really needed that one. Would have been at a complete loss otherwise.

[dec]

5/6 FG and 2/2 PAT. He'd have been worth a spot on a fantasy team!

Got me 19 points this week

[OakLeaf]

Dont think u guys understand how uncommon 60yard fields goals are. Teams dont normally try them, as it gives the other team very good field position.

Oh, I think I do. I've been watching American football since the 80s on channel 4, so I'm familiar with the nuances of the game at this stage. I've been to quite a few Eagles games over the years.

[Saffrongael]

Smyth seems to have a big leg though I see some at home in the media getting carried away by the 3 year contract.

It doesent really mean anything in the NFL, especially for a kicker - they are on a very short leash with teams. A bad few games and they get cut, much more expendable than other positions.

[An Watcher]

What sort of money would you be chatting?  If he could get a year or two out of it would he earn a million sterling?  Back for down then to win an all ireland

[Targetman]

I really admire your optimism!

[gallsman]

If he's the starter for the next two seasons he'd clear a million sterling easily. Rookie minimum for a K is 840k USD a year. If he gets to the next contract is where he could make serious money, relatively speaking. You'd be talking a couple of million a year at least, bit of a signing bonus and, crucially, some of it guaranteed.

[Saffrongael]

A good article I read a few weeks ago about how kicking is changing, international element etc

https://www.si.com/nfl/special-teams-revolution-digital-cover