Matt Prater - The Orange Mane

UberBroncoMan · 01-12-2013, 06:01 PM

Time to dump his $ ass and get a new kicker? Those 3 points removes overtime. Just saying.

chawknz · 01-12-2013, 06:06 PM

Prater was one piece of the problem puzzle.

broncogary · 01-12-2013, 06:06 PM

Yep. How does a kicked hit a foot and a half behind the ball?

Wes Mantooth · 01-12-2013, 06:28 PM

Kept telling my Dad how important that FG was.

KipCorrington25 · 01-12-2013, 06:31 PM

He's mentally soft, that's what I've decided. Tends to **** the bed randomly and today seemed like the cold got to his head. He's from Florida so no surprise.

DENVERDUI55 · 01-12-2013, 06:32 PM

My theory was if we score on that possesion and then again after halftime game over. If Ravens stop and get TD game will be dog fight til the end. Fg and score will put balance heavy in Denver favor. IAOFM has been on Praters ass all year that he isn't worth the money and they are right. He definately has yips because that was worst FG attempt I have ever seen. He looked like a 20+ handicap golfer. Yips washed Vanderjact out of the league within a year. Time to move on.

Beantown Bronco · 01-12-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KipCorrington25

He's mentally soft, that's what I've decided. Tends to **** the bed randomly and today seemed like the cold got to his head. He's from Florida so no surprise.

If he was mentally soft, we would've had 5 wins last year.

bowtown · 01-12-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

If he was mentally soft, we would've had 5 wins last year.

This. Say what you want, he's one of the most clutch kickers. This dump everyone thing that is going on right now is a little ridiculous. Prater is not a problem.

Greatspirits · 01-12-2013, 07:03 PM

The Tony Carter PI and the missed fg are to two biggest reason's we lost this game, throw in some sh**ty refereeing and that's a recipe for disaster.

Armchair Bronco · 01-12-2013, 07:18 PM

Someone needs to light a fire under his ass. Coming off a great season in 2012, this was a major step backwards for Prater. He is no longer clutch and I no longer trust him, either for field goals or for kickoffs.

We should at least have a serious competition for the starting role.

troya900 · 01-12-2013, 07:26 PM

I don't even understand why Fox tried to kick a 52 yard FG in that situation. If you noticed the whole game kickoffs were sailing out of the endzone when kicked from right to left on the screen and were consistently returned when kicking left to right. Of course that FG was obviously going into that wind and he decided to kick their? Really? Just another in a long line of dumb**** decisions by that stupid **** Fox.

KipCorrington25 · 01-12-2013, 07:28 PM

Yeah what clutch kicks did he make this year? Last year, yeah, but this year he didn't have any opportunities and missed a fair share... Kicking in the NFL has become so much greater in the last decade or so I'd say he's average at best compared to the rest of the league.

Rohirrim · 01-12-2013, 07:29 PM

You don't try a 52 yard FG in that kind of cold. Prater dug it into the ground because he was reaching for all the power he could bring to it. Should have punted.

loborugger · 01-12-2013, 07:30 PM

Let's blame a kicker for our lose.

Signed

Brian Kelly

DENVERDUI55 · 01-12-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

You don't try a 52 yard FG in that kind of cold. Prater dug it into the ground because he was reaching for all the power he could bring to it. Should have punted.

The only reason you have prater is to make the long FGs because he is well below average inside 40. He has lost his confidence and isnt worth top K money. He isn't reason we lost but his 4 plus mil salary easily can be replaced.

DENVERDUI55 · 01-12-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

You don't try a 52 yard FG in that kind of cold. Prater dug it into the ground because he was reaching for all the power he could bring to it. Should have punted.

The only reason you have prater is to make the long FGs because he is well below average inside 40. He has lost his confidence and isnt worth top K money. He isn't reason we lost but his 4 plus mil salary easily can be replaced.

sgbfan · 01-12-2013, 07:39 PM

If he makes that kick, assuming everything else happens the same, balt kick a fg with 3:30 left.

Kaylore · 01-12-2013, 07:42 PM

Guys, everyone played bad. You can identify one play from every player not named Trindon Holiday or Britton Colquitt that directly contributed to this loss.

razorwire77 · 01-12-2013, 07:50 PM

He was inconsistent this year. I'm not going to say omgz letz cuts him, but bring in either the FSU kid or the Florida kid as a UDFA during camp to challenge him? Hell yeah.

CEH · 01-12-2013, 07:52 PM

35 points is enough to win a playoff game at home as the #1 seed.

True he missed one FG but Denver's O should have given him more opportunities to extend the lead

BroncoBen · 01-12-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

You don't try a 52 yard FG in that kind of cold. Prater dug it into the ground because he was reaching for all the power he could bring to it. Should have punted.

That is how I see it, Prater was trying to put all he had in the kick.. I thought they should have punted as well.. In that cold anything over 50 yards.. Punt.

loborugger · 01-12-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Guys, everyone played bad. You can identify one play from every player not named Trindon Holiday or Britton Colquitt that directly contributed to this loss.

This.

Blart · 01-12-2013, 07:57 PM

Time to replace Prater. Not for this night, but for this season.

WolfpackGuy · 01-12-2013, 08:31 PM

Reminded me of that Bills game in 2008 when a long missed Prater FG under similar conditions gave BUF life near the end of the half.

Just punt the ball away and play field position since the game was back under control at that point.

They should've never attempted that FG.

KipCorrington25 · 01-12-2013, 08:33 PM

The Baltimore guy hit what, a 47 yarder to win it so expecting Prater to actually hit the ball instead of the ground a foot in front of the ball from 52 out shouldn't be asking too much.

He choked.

01-12-2013, 07:26 PM	#11
troya900 Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,122	I don't even understand why Fox tried to kick a 52 yard FG in that situation. If you noticed the whole game kickoffs were sailing out of the endzone when kicked from right to left on the screen and were consistently returned when kicking left to right. Of course that FG was obviously going into that wind and he decided to kick their? Really? Just another in a long line of dumb** decisions by that stupid ** Fox. Last edited by troya900; 01-12-2013 at 07:28 PM..

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01-12-2013, 06:01 PM	#1
UberBroncoMan Your Local Nostradamus ** you injuries, this ** Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,526 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ghost of Hillis	Matt Prater Time to dump his $ ass and get a new kicker? Those 3 points removes overtime. Just saying.

01-12-2013, 06:06 PM	#2
chawknz Perennial Pro-bowler Hey now! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 923 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	Prater was one piece of the problem puzzle.

01-12-2013, 06:06 PM	#3
broncogary Horse Player and Dimwit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5,746	Yep. How does a kicked hit a foot and a half behind the ball?

01-12-2013, 06:28 PM	#4
Wes Mantooth Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,454	Kept telling my Dad how important that FG was.

01-12-2013, 06:31 PM	#5
KipCorrington25 Free Safety Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Centennial Posts: 3,050	He's mentally soft, that's what I've decided. Tends to **** the bed randomly and today seemed like the cold got to his head. He's from Florida so no surprise.

01-12-2013, 06:32 PM	#6
DENVERDUI55 Drunk on Arrival! New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,165 Adopt-a-Bronco: Montee Ball	My theory was if we score on that possesion and then again after halftime game over. If Ravens stop and get TD game will be dog fight til the end. Fg and score will put balance heavy in Denver favor. IAOFM has been on Praters ass all year that he isn't worth the money and they are right. He definately has yips because that was worst FG attempt I have ever seen. He looked like a 20+ handicap golfer. Yips washed Vanderjact out of the league within a year. Time to move on.

01-12-2013, 07:03 PM	#9
Greatspirits Pro Bowler Bridge of Sighs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Park Hill Posts: 596 Adopt-a-Bronco: Steven Johnson	The Tony Carter PI and the missed fg are to two biggest reason's we lost this game, throw in some sh**ty refereeing and that's a recipe for disaster.

01-12-2013, 07:18 PM	#10
Armchair Bronco Ring of Famer Call me "Old School"... Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,604 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darrien Gordon	Someone needs to light a fire under his ass. Coming off a great season in 2012, this was a major step backwards for Prater. He is no longer clutch and I no longer trust him, either for field goals or for kickoffs. We should at least have a serious competition for the starting role.

01-12-2013, 07:28 PM	#12
KipCorrington25 Free Safety Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Centennial Posts: 3,050	Yeah what clutch kicks did he make this year? Last year, yeah, but this year he didn't have any opportunities and missed a fair share... Kicking in the NFL has become so much greater in the last decade or so I'd say he's average at best compared to the rest of the league.

01-12-2013, 07:29 PM	#13
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,840	You don't try a 52 yard FG in that kind of cold. Prater dug it into the ground because he was reaching for all the power he could bring to it. Should have punted.

01-12-2013, 07:30 PM	#14
loborugger lost in the ether Did we finally get a FB??? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The 'cuse Posts: 5,783 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Let's blame a kicker for our lose. Signed Brian Kelly

01-12-2013, 07:39 PM	#17
sgbfan Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,002	If he makes that kick, assuming everything else happens the same, balt kick a fg with 3:30 left.

01-12-2013, 07:42 PM	#18
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,050 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Guys, everyone played bad. You can identify one play from every player not named Trindon Holiday or Britton Colquitt that directly contributed to this loss.

01-12-2013, 07:50 PM	#19
razorwire77 Tapenade Swagga Splotchy Headed Assassin Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 3,262 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mario Fannin	He was inconsistent this year. I'm not going to say omgz letz cuts him, but bring in either the FSU kid or the Florida kid as a UDFA during camp to challenge him? Hell yeah.

01-12-2013, 07:52 PM	#20
CEH Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,210	35 points is enough to win a playoff game at home as the #1 seed. True he missed one FG but Denver's O should have given him more opportunities to extend the lead

01-12-2013, 07:57 PM	#23
Blart I'm gay for the Broncos! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,588 Adopt-a-Bronco: All @ same time	Time to replace Prater. Not for this night, but for this season.

01-12-2013, 08:31 PM	#24
WolfpackGuy Call me, "Maybe" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 5,675	Reminded me of that Bills game in 2008 when a long missed Prater FG under similar conditions gave BUF life near the end of the half. Just punt the ball away and play field position since the game was back under control at that point. They should've never attempted that FG.

01-12-2013, 08:33 PM	#25
KipCorrington25 Free Safety Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Centennial Posts: 3,050	The Baltimore guy hit what, a 47 yarder to win it so expecting Prater to actually hit the ball instead of the ground a foot in front of the ball from 52 out shouldn't be asking too much. He choked.