Reed getting his kicks into the end zone

[focosteeler]

Re: Reed getting his kicks into the end zone

So, only after the Steelers threaten his KO job has he figured out how to kick the ball deeper?

This.

He's in a contract year and didn't see the "automatic" button on his contract. He's working now.

There was an article a week or two ago explaining this. I don't remember if I read it on the forum or just the article but what it said was that the new ST coach has been working with him.

Reed said that it is the first time that any coach has actually taught him technique for kicking off.

Said that not only is he kicking it deeper but his hang time has improved as well.

i know exactly what Reed is talking about...not saying i played pro football either but through high school and college and i never had a "kicking coach" until my last year playing. most teams/coaches assume that since you are still playing you have reached your potential and there is no room for improvment. but if you get someone who actually knows what they are talking about, can break down film of your kicking motions it can do wonders....(its just like people breaking down film of a qb's throwing motion, its the same thing). yes part of it has to do with leg strength but a most of it has to do with technique....

its still weird to me that with all the money the nfl teams have they wont pay some extra $$ to have someone come in and help once in awhile......go read about how adam vinetari made it in the nfl, he got a kicking coach....he started as a decent kicker and this guy turned him into an ALL-PRO

[url="http://www.dougblevinskicking.com/v/vspfiles/images/si.pdf"]http://www.dougblevinskicking.com/v/vsp ... ges/si.pdf[/url]

start reading halfway down page 3

[phillyesq]

Re: Reed getting his kicks into the end zone

There was an article a week or two ago explaining this. I don't remember if I read it on the forum or just the article but what it said was that the new ST coach has been working with him.

Reed said that it is the first time that any coach has actually taught him technique for kicking off.

Said that not only is he kicking it deeper but his hang time has improved as well.

This could make sense. I had read or heard somewhere before that Reed and Ligashesky didn't speak to one another (can't remember where I heard/saw that). If Reed's statements are true, I have to wonder WTF Amos Jones does as the assistant special teams coach. I thought that he was supposed to be working with Reed and Sepulvda, but apparently that may not be the case.

Amos Jones is part of Tomlin's crew from University of Cincinnati (which also includes Pervy Larry). He dumped Pervy Larry, perhaps Jones will be next.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Reed getting his kicks into the end zone

In game 1 I definitely saw one and thought they signed a new kicker.

Maybe he's on steroids? Reed is crazy enough to try it, no? He is a psychopath.

His tackling technique sure as doesn't seem to indicate that. I saw a STs rerun where Reed was seriously wincing away from the action.

Well, one of the side effects to steroids is that they can make your testicles shrink.

Reed's attempts at "tackles" last season showed a definite lack of balls, so the steroid idea may actually make some sense.

[aggiebones]

Re: Reed getting his kicks into the end zone

I find it interesting that he just found out how to attack the ball. I bet a new coach has a lot to do with his kickoffs and the pressure of Sepulveda as well, but I guess Reed is too much of an ego guy to give anyone else credit...

I don't get this. He just gave credit to his new coach!
Ego or not, let's not exaggerate things. They all have egos.
And you guys need to look at the teams that opted for new kickers over the last couple years. Generally they regret it. If they are successful, you keep them. Generally Skippy has been successful.