I'm hoping he has a GREAT season. I like this guy a lot, but I also like the fact the Bears are going to make him earn his roster spot this year. Competition is a good thing. I especially like a kicker getting pushed so he has at least some stress preparing for the real season.
LINK Eddy Pineiro bulks up in advance of this summer’s kicking competition
Eddy Pineiro was the last man standing in last year’s extended kicking competition in Chicago and the lack of in-person work during this year’s offseason program means he hasn’t had to take part in any this year.
So far, anyway. The Bears signed Ramiz Ahmed and General Manager Ryan Pace said that the plan is for the two kickers to compete for the job in camp this summer.
Pineiro’s preparation for that matchup has included kicking at the windiest field he could find in Miami and adding eight pounds of muscle to his frame. He said Tuesday that he doesn’t know if head coach Matt Nagy will use last year’s methods to conduct this year’s competition.
“If that does happen, I think I’ll be ready for it,” Pineiro said, via the Chicago Sun-Times. “Because we did a lot of that last year, we probably will do a lot of that this year too. . . . I haven’t gotten to know [Ahmed]. We’ve done a couple of Zoom meetings together. But as far as them signing him, I obviously expected it. Everybody has to compete. That’s just part of that.”
What? He picked the windiest stadium he could find to practice in? SACRILEGE! Doesn't he know a kicker's supposed to stay at the main facility and NEVER commute to the field? How is he going to be able to kick inside a dome where there is no wind? This guy has bust written all over him.
Hopefully, it's an artistic bust after he wins us a super bowl!
I like his attitude and work ethic. He has a strong leg (he was a perfect 2 for 2 on FG attempts over 50-yards), and seems to have a tough mindset (able to bounce back from misses). He is only 24 years old. This could be "our guy" for the next 10+ years. I'm excited and hope he truly does prove to be a great kicker for us.
Post by tragicslip on Jun 10, 2020 20:25:47 GMT -6
being able to close out a half with a 50y+ FG is a nice thing to have and i was a Fry guy last season (he can't make kicks consistently over 43y). we were 8-8 last year averaging 17.5 ppg. if we can just average more than 20 we would be consistent divisional threats.
What? He picked the windiest stadium he could find to practice in? SACRILEGE! Doesn't he know a kicker's supposed to stay at the main facility and NEVER commute to the field? How is he going to be able to kick inside a dome where there is no wind? This guy has bust written all over him.
Hopefully, it's an artistic bust after he wins us a super bowl!
Aside from the great conversation about our beloved Bears, the one thing that always keeps me coming back here is the sarcastic abilities of many of our members! Tremendous post Shark!
What? He picked the windiest stadium he could find to practice in? SACRILEGE! Doesn't he know a kicker's supposed to stay at the main facility and NEVER commute to the field? How is he going to be able to kick inside a dome where there is no wind? This guy has bust written all over him.
Hopefully, it's an artistic bust after he wins us a super bowl!
Aside from the great conversation about our beloved Bears, the one thing that always keeps me coming back here is the sarcastic abilities of many of our members! Tremendous post Shark!
Awww geeee, I'm all embarrassed now. But thanks for the complement!