Longwell's "Homecoming"

[kidhawk]

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Nice write up today in the news tribune about our new Kicker and his ties to the local area and the Seahawks.

I thought the most interesting part was at the end of the article where they discussed his tryout. It says that he kicked one for 55 yards. I know that kicking in tryouts does not translate directly to kicks in games, but knowing he has that kind of leg, and his history of accuracy, gives me more confidence in his coming in and holding down the spot for the rest of the playoffs.

 

[RolandDeschain]

I remember picking up Longwell on one of my fantasy teams a few years back, when he was ranked the #1 fantasy kicker at the time.

 

[CANHawk]

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Nice write up today in the news tribune about our new Kicker and his ties to the local area and the Seahawks.

I thought the most interesting part was at the end of the article where they discussed his tryout. It says that he kicked one for 55 yards. I know that kicking in tryouts does not translate directly to kicks in games, but knowing he has that kind of leg, and his history of accuracy, gives me more confidence in his coming in and holding down the spot for the rest of the playoffs.

55 yards eh? That's pretty damn good for a 38 year old leg. Hell, that's good for any leg! Nice to know he can at least physically make it that far should the game come down to a long field goal attempt.

Just checked his stats. He hit from 53 just last year with Minny and had 19 touch backs. Not bad considering what's available this time of year...

 

[ChiefHawk]

I wanted them to bring back Norm Johnson, after all, he's just a ferry ride away, but then I looked at his website, and it shows him in his PIT uniform.

ugh.

 

[Seaman]

I still want Morten Andersen. He's probably still money from 30 yards... but on a serious note: This team just seems destined to haunt the Green Bay Packers organization...

 

[grizbob]

He was Seahawks fan growing up, how cool would it be to be Longwell :th2thumbs: :thirishdrinkers:

 

[Snake Plisskin]

Great read. Sounds like Pete made a good choice.... I'm STOKED!

 

[sam1313]

He was Seahawks fan growing up, how cool would it be to be Longwell :th2thumbs: :thirishdrinkers:

You mean by getting a SB ring with the Seahawks? :0190l:

 

[grizbob]

He was Seahawks fan growing up, how cool would it be to be Longwell :th2thumbs: :thirishdrinkers:

You mean by getting a SB ring with the Seahawks? :0190l:

That would be the cherry on top of the sundae :th2thumbs:

 

[Seahawk Sailor]

I was stoked when they signed him, especially after hearing he was perfect in his tryout, including the 55-yarder. Always really liked him as a kicker. And I wonder whether he'll be at least in consideration for retention next year.

 

[dbsn2420]

Lets hope he hits the game winner with 2 seconds on the clock in regulation, what a story that would be!

 

[m0ng0]

hopefully all he has to do is kick extra points

 

[sutz]

hopefully all he has to do is kick extra points

5 or 6 of them at least.

 

[zhawk]

hopefully all he has to do is kick extra points

this!

 

[zhawk]

hopefully all he has to do is kick extra points

5 or 6 of them at least.

and definitely this! :0190l:

 

[CrimsonWazzu]

hopefully all he has to do is kick extra points

5 or 6 of them at least.

Wouldn't mind one of those shots from 50+ with 2 seconds left before the half. Just for Shiz and Giggles.

Off the turf inside the dome...why not take one from 60?

 

[Bigpumpkin]

hopefully all he has to do is kick extra points

5 or 6 of them at least.

I'd be happy with four "point afters". We win 28 - 24!!