Comments on: We’ve got a kicking competition in Detroit

By: dewalt2990

dewalt2990 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:08:20 +0000

oof, this is gonna be a tough decision…seriously…personally, I don’t think Rayner is proven enough to replace the all time Lion’s scorer.

By: jimmylions

jimmylions — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:32:10 +0000

Killer Kowalski reports that the job is Hanson’s to lose. The big issue is whether Hanson can finish a season without being injured.

He says the thinking is if they decided to waive Rayner, they can re-sign him. If they waive Hanson, he’s gone forever.

Kickers are so important these days that I’d keep Rayner for insurance.

By: richm2256

richm2256 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:56:38 +0000

Get Stefan Fatsis on the phone.

By: blackheld

blackheld — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:18:07 +0000

God, I remember the screaming when Hanson replaced the OTHER kicking legend, Eddie Murray, in Detroit.

Rayner kicked really well last year, including a 55 yarder late in the game against Minnesota…a game the Lions won.

Hanson has lost significant distance, especially on his kickoffs, and this is a very real battle for a roster spot. I personally think Rayner will end up as the Lions’ kicker, especially in view of Hanson’s cap number, which is quite a bit over the minimum.

Fantasy players need to watch this, carefully.

By: icuwoot

icuwoot — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:23:07 +0000

Hanson will be the starter, unless he’s hurt. Really isn’t a battle. Will just allow Jason more rest in the preseason and during camp. Hanson’s there until he retires. Raynor will probably be the guy when Hanson retires. He did a good job.

Pretty amazing that the Lions have only had 2 starting kickers since 1980. One position the Lions can constantly fill.

By: oumoonunit

oumoonunit — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:12:56 +0000

At first I thought you were talking about the ass/shoulder-kicking Stafford is going to take this year.

By: mjkelly77

mjkelly77 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:38:23 +0000

Punting compettition, too …. Lions picked up UDFA Ryan Donahue, a punter from Iowa as well as Jared Jenkins, a WR from Wisc-Stevens Point who also punts. In 2009 he was selected the AFCA First Team All-American Punter.

By: realitypolice

realitypolice — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:36:09 +0000

Don’t most teams sign a second kicker for camp?

It makes sense they would bring in the guy that kicked for them last year.

To say this is a battle is a bit of a stretch.

By: odds75to1

odds75to1 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:35:23 +0000

@ramofsteel

only if they take a time out first so he can practice ffs

By: ramofsteel

ramofsteel — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:22:31 +0000

Actually it’s a triple threat w/ Suh there too.

By: everydayimfumbilin

everydayimfumbilin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:19:30 +0000

nothing like a kicking battle to stir the masses

By: tebowpoopsrainbows

tebowpoopsrainbows — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:16:03 +0000

oh snap!

Jason Hanson just slid down my fantasy big board

By: odds75to1

odds75to1 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:13:06 +0000

You can’t replace a Jason Hanson, not as a player or as a person. You just need a steady backup until he turns 65 and can retire!