Saints Nation: Who Kicks for the Saints in 2012 - Garrett Hartley or John Kasay?
When Garrett Hartley injured himself in 2011 forcing the Saints to seek outside help to get a kicker on their roster, I suggested that as good as Hartley was, he might be more trouble than he was worth. As I said back then, "If your kicker can't consistently give you 16 games every season then you're dealing with a serious problem". Well, for 4 straight seasons...
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11 days ago
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11 days ago
Garrett Hartley and John Kasay will have open competition for Saints’ kicker job
Saints’ kicker Garrett Hartley was one of the league’s premier kickers in 2010, before missing all of 2011 with injuries. Proving just how uncertain things are for kickers, Hartley will now have to beat John Kasay, who did a solid job in his absence last year, to keep his starting job and likely his roster spot, this according to special teams coordinator Greg McMahon.
Kasay...
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
Amid Controversy And Scandals New Orleans Saints Continue To Make Moves; Re-Sign Kicker John Kasay To 1-Year Deal
The New Orleans Saints have re-signed kicker John Kasay to a one-year deal. This news comes the same day it was announced that Saints’ general manager, Mickey Loomis, allegedly used wire taps to hear opposing coaches’ strategies in their locker rooms. The allegations have put the Saints in the spotlight for yet another scandal. However, despite all of the controversy surrounding...
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April 25, 2012
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April 25, 2012
New Orleans Saints re-sign K John Kasay
Amid media scrutiny surrounding the New Orleans Saints this offseason, the franchise announced yesterday that they have re-signed K John Kasay. Kasay, 42, will be entering his 22nd season in the NFL and shows no sign of slowing down. In 2011, Kasay accounted for 147 points with the New Orleans Saints, converting 82.4% of his field goal attempts and 100% of his PATs.The 147 points...
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April 24, 2012
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April 24, 2012
Saints retain John Kasay
The Saints have re-signed kicker John Kasay to a one-year contract, according to a post at the Times-Picayune. One wonders if this could possibly spell trouble for Garrett Hartley in recovering from an injury which caused him to miss all of last year’s regular season. The Saints had signed Hartley to a multi-year deal prior to the 2011 season, but he sustained a hip injury...
Via Pro Football Zone
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April 24, 2012
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April 24, 2012
Saints sign kicker John Kasay
The New Orleans Saints have re-signed veteran kicker John Kasay to a one-year contract, the team announced.
Kasay set frnachise records with 147 total points and 63 extra points last season.
He connected on 28 of 34 field goals, an 82.4 percent success rate.
The 21-year veteran is a former Seattle Seahawks fourth-round pick from the University of Georgia back in 1991
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April 23, 2012
Saints sign veteran K Kasay for one year
The New Orleans Saints are bringing back John Kasay, signing the veteran kicker to a one-year deal Monday.
Kasay, who turns 43 in October, is expected to compete with Garrett Hartley for the starting role during training camp.
Kasay was signed by the Saints during the 2011 preseason when Hartley went down with an injury.
Kasay made 28 of 34 field goal while playing in all 16 games...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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April 23, 2012
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April 23, 2012
Saints sign K Kasay for another season
New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has signed 42-year-old place kicker John Kasay to a one-year contract.
The Saints brought Kasay in during the 2011 preseason after Garrett Hartley hurt his leg. Hartley remains with the club and is healthy again, but the addition of Kasay, who turns 43 on Oct. 27, means there will be competition in training camp.
Playing...
Via AP on Fox
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April 23, 2012
Saints beat Falcons 26-23 in OT on Kasay kick
John Kasay kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime to give the New Orleans Saints a 26-23 victory over Atlanta after Falcons coach Mike Smith decided to go for it on fourth down deep in his own territory Sunday.
The Falcons (5-4) rallied from a 10-point deficit in the final 4 1-2 minutes of regulation, tying it on Matt Bryant's 27-yard field goal on the final play of the fourth...
Via AP on Fox
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November 13, 2011
Kasay hits game-winning kick in OT
John Kasay kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime to give the New Orleans Saints a 26-23 victory over Atlanta after Falcons coach Mike Smith decided to go for it on fourth down deep in his own territory Sunday.
The Falcons (5-4) rallied from a 10-point deficit in the final 4 1-2 minutes of regulation, tying it on Matt Bryant's 27-yard field goal on the final play of the fourth...
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November 13, 2011
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