Ryan Longwell?

[Shack]

Is he retiring now? I know the Vikes signed Rhys Lloyd, but I was wondering what we need three kickers for? I know Kluwe is not leaving and Ryan has a good-long carrier. Anyone heard if he will be with us this next season?

[DTro]

Kickoff specialist.

They were tired of having the opposing team start at the 35 every drive.

[Shack]

Ah! I get ya . Kickoff only type thing. I know kickers/punters hate the kick off. It may look easy but I assume it is not "easy" on the body.

Still? Do we need three? Couldn't that third spot be better served somewhere else on the team?

Edit Note: I guess running three starting QB's (quality) on the roster is no problem, why not three kickers? Backup for the backup type thing. You are always a pulled muscle away from a change most times anyways.

[Scott K]

Ah! I get ya . Kickoff only type thing. I know kickers/punters hate the kick off. It may look easy but I assume it is not "easy" on the body.

Still? Do we need three? Couldn't that third spot be better served somewhere else on the team?

Edit Note: I guess running three starting QB's (quality) on the roster is no problem, why not three kickers?

3 starting QB? lol, we had 1 starting qb last year, and assume we will have one this year (:

I agree it is dumb to have 3 kickers, but the value of getting a couple touchbacks a game is worth having the 3rd kicker on the squad!

[PerchJerker]

Getting a few touchbacks each game is a lot like having more good tacklers and playmakers on kick-off coverage.

A kickoff specialist might get 2 or 3 or 4 touchbacks each game. It's hard to imagine that the last guy who didn't make the roster (because of the kickoff specialist) would make 2 or 3 or 4 good plays each game.

So I'm in favor of it. Like dtro said, letting the other team start at the 35 and only having to go 30-35 years to get in scoring range --- no thanks!

[Walleye Guy]

Lloyd can both kick and punt so he serves a dual purpose as a backup besides being the kick-off guy.

[JBMasterAngler]

Is Rhys Lloyd the brit that played for the gophers?

[zepman]

That's him.

[JBMasterAngler]

Wow, I didn't know he ever played in the NFL I was there when he kicked the game winning field goal against WI That was a great day.

[pinkfloyd4ever]

Lloyd can both kick and punt so he serves a dual purpose as a backup besides being the kick-off guy.

That's what a team needs, you all with football kids, get them to be able to both kick off, kick and punt! What a concept. Every so often I ask myself why one guy can't do all 3? One more roster spot avail for a position player.

[bassNspear]

anyone hear if longwell is done?

[PierBridge]

I thought I heard he signed a recent contract with the Vikings!

[zamboni]

He isn't going anywhere. Guys still money

[Shack]

I was lucky enough to get him on my Fantasy Roster last year and I thouht he had a great year. The little research I did says otherwise. Only 5 touch backs all season.

Quote:

Ryan Longwell converted 92.8 percent of his field goal attempts last season (26-of-28) but managed only five touchbacks on kickoffs. Opponents started their average drive at the 27.5 yard line, ranking the Vikings' kickoff team No. 23 in the NFL.

His contract is as follows:

Quote:

3/11/2006: Signed a five-year, $10 million contract. The deal included a $3 million signing bonus. 2010: $1.5 million (+ $500,000 roster bonus due 3/7), 2011: Free Agent

[Jim Uran]

They better extend that puppy another few years. Great Kickers are hard to come by.

[bassNspear]

they will, thats if there is football in 2011!

[Scott K]

There is to much money at stake for there not to be football. Neither side will want to loose out on the money. Once the season gets rolling, they will work things out.

[bassNspear]

dont look over it to hard, dont be shocked without football in 2011

[harvey lee]

Hopefully Longwell signs. We can use the 3 kickers.

We still need a QB if Farve says no.

[Scott K]

Hopefully Longwell signs. We can use the 3 kickers.

We still need a QB if Farve says no.

Longwell is still under contract with us.

[urban cowboy]

Longwell is the man. He will play forever.