Quote:You say he hasn't struggled here, but the point out that he struggled last year, and I'm not sure what the expectation is for linemen when the kicker is putting the ball in their posteriors.  Should they be lying down to avoid getting hit?  Scobee did nothing to minimize the concerns when he wound up in Pittsburgh.  He's not going to magically get better coming back here.  The team had an entire off season including OTAs, mini camps, and training camp.  Like it or not, Myers beat him out for the job.  Whether that's a ringing endorsement for the rookie, or a sign of where Scobee is at career-wise, we ended up with the winner of the tallest midget context.

 

When did I ever say Scobee struggled last year?  He didn't.  And use all the hyperbole you want, he didn't kick it into offensive linemen.  The defensive line got penetration and blocked it, but blame Scobee for not sky hooking it over their heads if you wish.  Scobee has had like 5 seasons that were worse than last year, but nobody called him a bum then.

 

I don't know how an incumbent loses his job by making every kick.  Stop apologizing for EVERY move the Jags make.  They thought they found a new young stud and jettisoned a good kicker.  They got burned and refuse to admit the mistake by bringing Scobee back now that they can.

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