Billy Cundiff Released; Justin Tucker Wins Kicking Job

[TXRaven]

I for one am glad he is gone. He was great in 2010 but to be truthful that was the only good season of his career. Other than his extended stay with the Cowboys and 3 years with us he has been a journeyman. Like it or not he choked last year as did Lee Evans and it cost us a Super Bowl appearance. Welcome Justin Tucker, lets go get a Ring.

[T3hRaven]

[quote name='jrs034' timestamp='1346003132' post='1130125']
I like it thats very classy of you but really I'm not gonna feel sorry for a guy thats probably gonna make roughly 8X as much as me when he's not playing then on top of that probably sign with another team where he'll make probably another 1/2 million when I to have a wife and a 3 month old baby to provide for to
[/quote]

I said the same thing man. Pretty much any professional athlete who lasts for a while should be set for life. Hard to feel sorry for these guys, especially the ones that go broke because they needed $3 million in bling, five houses, and a few Escalades.

[MsMarvel73]

Good luck, Billy.

And welcome, Justin.

[Hjulmann]

Any chance he could take Cam Cameron with him ?

[Medications]

It'll be nice to be able to attempt 50+ FG's now instead of having to punt it.

[baltravensrj55]

this is good news indeed!!!!

[1/28/01]

I am bummed!

[PWNEDbyDEANO]

Best of luck wherever you land Billy but I'm sure we made the right choice.

Let the Tucker era begin!

[Tank 92]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnGgxBc9nAs

[Fang]

Congratulations to Justin Tucker! The right decision was made. I don't I ever would have gotton over the wide left kick in the Championship Game.

[CorvusCorax]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' timestamp='1346002217' post='1130096']
Justin Tucker also has something Cundiff never had... mad swag.
[/quote]

Truth. Seriously I was waiting for him to bust into a product commercial (Old Spice lol) on the sideline. He's got lots of confidence and athleticism. Congratulations Justin Tucker!

I'm certain that Billy Cundiff will find opportunities elsewhere. One thing about being a Raven, other teams are looking to pick up players that do not make our roster. So the opportunities are there for him and I wish him luck.

[Ray Ray Ravens]

[quote name='cursona pirate' timestamp='1346002369' post='1130101']
Booooo!
[/quote] Are you a ghost?

[Tank 92]

Would have been nice if he could have had a graceful exit. Good luck Billy!

Cmon' Tuck! Here's to 15 to 20 years of solid place kicking.

[jimmypowder]

[quote name='awholelottahaloti' timestamp='1346004295' post='1130152']
Would have been nice if he could have had a graceful exit. Good luck Billy!

Cmon' Tuck! Here's to 15 to 20 years of solid place kicking.
[/quote]

Yeah Cundiff was pretty ugly about it

[RivenHale]

[quote name='Moderator 3' timestamp='1346001263' post='1130058']
Just remember to temper your enthusiasm for this news by keeping in mind that a fine young man with a family has just lost his job. Yes, we want the best for our team, but these are human beings, not robots.

Thank you.
[/quote]

Billy will kick again in this league, no question. Harbs said it and for once it wasn't coach-speak--this will end up being best for all involved. Billy can get a fresh start (weren't the Jets looking at him?) and so can the Ravens.

The only thing we have to do is try to remember him for that one special year he had, not for that one bad kick. Best of luck, Billy.

[Hardbaugh]

I'm happy for Tucker ,the team , the fans (including me) but a little sad for Cundiff. The nature of the beast when you miss a big kick to end a season the team pretty much has to move on if they can find someone else.

This is going to be a blessing in disguise for Cundiff who got his payday, he'll get one elsewhere and get a clean slate with another team.



In an alternate universe I wonder what would have happened if a time out would have been called before the kick. Everything seemed so frenetic.

Best of luck as long as it isn't with another AFCN team.

[Ray Ray Ravens]

[quote name='Medications' timestamp='1346003570' post='1130133']
It'll be nice to be able to attempt 50+ FG's now instead of having to punt it.
[/quote] Yea Koch is gonna drop in some numbers like inside 20 so dont be alarmed when it happens.

[truthistold2u]

[quote name='Medications' timestamp='1346003570' post='1130133']
It'll be nice to be able to attempt 50+ FG's now instead of having to punt it.
[/quote]

Agreed 100%

Tucker will help put more points on board and I think Ravens even punted instead of trying a 49 yard FG last year

I feel comfortable with Tucker from 55 and he has the leg for 60 if desperate

[truthistold2u]

[quote name='Hardbaugh' timestamp='1346004440' post='1130158']
I'm happy for Tucker ,the team , the fans (including me) but a little sad for Cundiff. The nature of the beast when you miss a big kick to end a season the team pretty much has to move on if they can find someone else.

This is going to be a blessing in disguise for Cundiff who got his payday, he'll get one elsewhere and get a clean slate with another team.

Best of luck as long as it isn't with another AFCN team.
[/quote]

He got his bonus money but most of that payday will be lost. Non-guaranteed

[Donte]

wow this made my day...its crazy really because its just a kicker, but seeing him make 60+ yarders i feel like we just got the best kicker in the league right now lol

[Fang]

I'm sure this has been posted. But here it is again. Great video!

NFL Draft 2012 - Justin Tucker, Texas Kicker - 10 for 10 FGs Running Video

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTZhdFGFJX0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTZhdFGFJX0[/url]

[Purple Punishment]

The difference between Justin and billy are

Billy: man I hope I don't miss this kick!

Justin: I'm gonna go out there and nail this sob like a baus

[Tank 92]

[quote name='1/28/01' timestamp='1346003938' post='1130140']
I am bummed!
[/quote]

Wow! 2 negs. I could only fix one.

[Purple Nurple]

This team just keeps finding gems where others dont even look. Its amazing what we do sometimes with UDFA's

[PuRock]

I'm excited about Tucker but I am sadden about the cut. I never like it when good guys lose their jobs.

[CalvinSmoke]

My reaction when hearing this news = wooooah!

[Runnin Raven]

Sometimes change is good and necessary - for both parties. Billy will certainly kick for somebody this year. Hope he handled it like a man.

[BloodyKnuckles27]

Glad hes gone and all of you wishing him luck remember he might be kicking against us some day.
The way i see it is if you aint with us you against us.

[Tank 92]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1346004793' post='1130172']
I'm excited about Tucker but I am sadden about the cut. I never like it when good guys lose their jobs.
[/quote]

He is a good guy, but look at it this way; You won't have to feel worse when Cundiff misses another clutch FG.

[PurpleCityLights]

Smart move by the FO, should of happen after the New England game. No love lost here......