Justin Tucker's First Start

[OUravensfan]

3 / 3 all over 40 yrds with 6 touchbacks.

This is what you want to see in his first start, got his head in the right place

[jimmypowder]

Yes very solid start

[T3hRaven]

And all the kicks looked to be straight down the middle. Tucker looked real good in his first start, but there wasn't a pressure situation really.

[shawn ny]

Living in albany area ny, most people arent familiar with the ravens. When a few of my friends at the bar asked me who my favorite ravens pick up during the offseason was...I responded Justin Tucker lol...They of course all gave me a funny look when i explained he was the ravens kicker.

[Gordo52]

Full confidence in him. Already.

[Ravenslifer]

[quote name='T3hRaven' timestamp='1347332190' post='1147184']
And all the kicks looked to be straight down the middle. Tucker looked real good in his first start, but there wasn't a pressure situation really.
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Not individual kicks, no, but 1) it was his first NFL game ever, 2) it was against a division opponent, 3) it was his first home game at The Bank, 4) it was a nationally televised Monday night football game - the first one of the 2012 season. There were a lot of things he rightly should have felt pressure about, and he was perfect. Which just tells you about the gem we uncovered - we always seem to hit on one big time undrafted free agent every year, and this year I think it might be Tucker.

[Guest Im An Ozzie Newsome Guy]

So, apparently, Justin Tucker now wears #9. I'm pretty sure no one had that number during the summer, but has anyone on the Ravens ever worn that jersey since Steve McNair?

[RavensWin09]

2 words.. as advertised.

[RavensWin09]

[quote name='Chris J. Faria' timestamp='1347332352' post='1147200']
So, apparently, Justin Tucker now wears #9. I'm pretty sure no one had that number during the summer, but has anyone on the Ravens ever worn that jersey since Steve McNair?
[/quote]

whatt... he looked good in #6. dang it.

[PuRock]

When Billy took the field the feeling I got was nervous. When Tucker takes the field, I feel confidence.

Now we'll just have to see how he handles game winning pressure.

[Guest Moderator 6]

[quote name='Chris J. Faria' timestamp='1347332352' post='1147200']
So, apparently, Justin Tucker now wears #9. I'm pretty sure no one had that number during the summer, but has anyone on the Ravens ever worn that jersey since Steve McNair?
[/quote]I don't think anyone has worn #9 on the 53 man roster, but John Brantley, QB, wore #9 this past pre-season.

[Malkavian Raven]

[quote name='Chris J. Faria' timestamp='1347332352' post='1147200']
So, apparently, Justin Tucker now wears #9. I'm pretty sure no one had that number during the summer, but has anyone on the Ravens ever worn that jersey since Steve McNair?
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[font=times new roman,times,serif][i]I noticed this as well... I am so glad that I opted for the Art Modell #1 Jersey instead of the Tucker #6... oh man, I would've been so mad! (LOL)[/i][/font]

[font=times new roman,times,serif][i]As for Tucker -- what more could he have done right? Maybe another touchback?[/i][/font]

[font=times new roman,times,serif][i]Cundiff's record is going to get shattered this year by a rookie. I'm calling it now![/i][/font]

[font=times new roman,times,serif][i]~ Malkavian Raven[/i][/font]

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

Justin is our man!!!

[bauer77]

Weird seeing him as #9. But i have so much confidence after tonight.

[Crabcakes&Football]

Mr. 3 o-matic.

[gilgamesh]

If our Offense can keep scoring, He should get the touchback record by week 10.

[gilgamesh]

If our Offense can keep scoring, He should get the touchback record by week 10.

[ROH522155]

[quote name='Chris J. Faria' timestamp='1347332352' post='1147200']
So, apparently, Justin Tucker now wears #9. I'm pretty sure no one had that number during the summer, but has anyone on the Ravens ever worn that jersey since Steve McNair?
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Marc Bulger wore it.

[BMORElegacy]

[quote name='T3hRaven' timestamp='1347332190' post='1147184']
And all the kicks looked to be straight down the middle. Tucker looked real good in his first start, but there wasn't a pressure situation really.
[/quote]The first kick was high pressure in my opinion. His first kick as a Raven under the Monday night lights (it was also the longest of the night at 46 yards). And at that point in the game he didn't know we were going to be blowing them out. For all he knew that kick could have been the decider.

[BMORElegacy]

[quote name='RavensWin09' timestamp='1347332418' post='1147206']
whatt... he looked good in #6. dang it.
[/quote]Steve Hauschka ring a bell?

[rmw10]

[quote name='RavensWin09' timestamp='1347332418' post='1147206']


whatt... he looked good in #6. dang it.
[/quote]

He wore 19 in college, and that wasn't happening due to Johnny U. Enter #9

[JO_75]

[quote name='T3hRaven' timestamp='1347332190' post='1147184']
And all the kicks looked to be straight down the middle. Tucker looked real good in his first start, [b]but there wasn't a pressure situation really.[/b]
[/quote]

That's a good thing. I know everyone is going to be waiting to see Tucker in a high pressure situation but honestly as long as we can keep scoring TDs, all he really needs to do is kick Extra Points.

[Yatagarasu]

16 Fantasy Points Baby!!!!

I didn't have to worry about any other teams jumping me to draft him. I saved my last draft pick just for him since none of the fantasy experts knew who he was and ranked him like 2422nd. With our offense leading the way, I expect Tucker to bring home some bacon. It's a plus that he has the range for some serious points (5 points for 50+ yarders).

[go4ravens]

[quote name='Corvus Amplus' timestamp='1347336379' post='1147395']
16 Fantasy Points Baby!!!!

I didn't have to worry about any other teams jumping me to draft him. I saved my last draft pick just for him since none of the fantasy experts knew who he was and ranked him like 2422nd. With our offense leading the way, I expect Tucker to bring home some bacon. It's a plus that he has the range for some serious points (5 points for 50+ yarders).
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I did the EXACT same thing.

[CorvusCorax]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1347332435' post='1147207']
When Billy took the field the feeling I got was nervous. When Tucker takes the field, I feel confidence.

Now we'll just have to see how he handles game winning pressure.
[/quote]

My sentiments exact as well. When he gets on there he's full of confidence. He owns that football through the uprights. With Billy he just had the appearance of nervousness, "Am I going to make it?". That's the difference. I hope we found a long term kicker with Tucker.

Perhaps we could say in the future that he's 3 times Stover. (9)

[baltravensrj55]

[quote name='Corvus Amplus' timestamp='1347336379' post='1147395']
16 Fantasy Points Baby!!!!

I didn't have to worry about any other teams jumping me to draft him. I saved my last draft pick just for him since none of the fantasy experts knew who he was and ranked him like 2422nd. With our offense leading the way, I expect Tucker to bring home some bacon. It's a plus that he has the range for some serious points (5 points for 50+ yarders).
[/quote]

Hell yea!!! I got him kicking on my team too, got some nice points baby.

[Tank 92]

There is definitely a more comfortable feeling with Tuck kicking, but I need to see him put a few through in the cold and wind at Cleveland and on that crap turf at pburgh. Remember, Billy was pretty much lights out at home.............

I'm not saying that I'm not confident that Tuck will be everything we hope(and what Cundiff was not!), just that it's too early to crown him king.

[TXRaven]

Billy WHO. Tucker will be here for a long time if he keeps this up.

[ThePurpleWall]

[quote name='awholelottahaloti' timestamp='1347365195' post='1147708']
There is definitely a more comfortable feeling with Tuck kicking, but I need to see him put a few through in the cold and wind at Cleveland and on that crap turf at pburgh. Remember, Billy was pretty much lights out at home.............

I'm not saying that I'm not confident that Tuck will be everything we hope(and what Cundiff was not!), just that it's too early to crown him king.
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Add the snow while your at it.