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hawaiiansteeler
10-02-2015, 10:02 PM
Report: K Chris Boswell to also get tryout with Pittsburgh Steelers

By Jeff.Hartman on Oct 2, 2015

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The Pittsburgh Steelers seem determined to try and replace Josh Scobee as soon as possible, and the latest name to reportedly get a tryout is kicker Chris Boswell.

The Pittsburgh Steelers seem prepared to give some placekickers the chance to take Josh Scobee's job as the kicker for the black and gold. Reports earlier Friday were former Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath received a tryout with the team today.

Now reports are surfacing Chris Boswell will get his chance at splitting the uprights Saturday for the Steelers.

Boswell is out of Rice who spent his rookie season showing his versatility with the Houston Texans as he performed punting duties for part of his rookie 2014 season. In 2015, he spent the preseason with the New York Giants before being released. Boswell's college statistics are far from amazing. In his first year with Rice, Boswell had a 64.7 kicking percentage, in his sophomore season he kicked his highest 81.0 percentage, 79.3 as a junior and 66.3 in his senior campaign.

If in fact the Steelers are preparing to cut ties with Scobee, it will be quite the investment thrown away as the team will owe Scobee $2.5 million dollars for his services, or lack thereof, in 2015.

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hawaiiansteeler
10-02-2015, 11:06 PM
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fansince'76
10-02-2015, 11:15 PM
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:rofl2:

Shoes
10-02-2015, 11:34 PM
Add Randy Bullock to the growing list.

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/10/report-steelers-to-work-out-kicker-randy-bullock/

steelreserve
10-03-2015, 12:31 AM
Well, this Boswell guy looks like he really sucks. I'd take either of the other two before him.

They ought to bring in Hope Solo just for the publicity. Then they could have a photo op with her, Ben and Vick and fans of other teams could say, "Hey, there's the rapist, the dog killer, and the ... domestic something, uh, shitty drunk, I don't know, maybe just an idiot." So that would make a pretty good internet meme.

86WARD
10-03-2015, 06:11 AM
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:rofl2:

Couldn't be worse...

stillers4me
10-03-2015, 07:12 AM
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steel striker
10-03-2015, 10:26 AM
Not much out there for kickers and, Bulllock was horrible for the Texans everygame I watch he missed 35-40 YD kicks.

SteelerFanInStl
10-03-2015, 12:10 PM
Apparently the Steelers have decided to sign Boswell. WTF? This guys sucks! He had <74% success on his FGs in college.

Drazo85
10-03-2015, 12:11 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to sign kicker Chris Boswell after his workout with the team today, according to ESPN`s Adam Caplan...



http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/10/report-steelers-to-sign-kicker-chris-boswell/

86WARD
10-03-2015, 12:48 PM
Not true - 76.1%. (64.7, 81, 79.3% in three years at rice). He has punting experience too...lol. Not looking forward to this experiment.

86WARD
10-03-2015, 12:50 PM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/03/ae0416778214ae5cbee64bf0c9253122.jpg

Maybe it was 74%...can't find his 2013 stats?

st33lersguy
10-03-2015, 12:57 PM
In other news, kicking problems not solved.

stillers4me
10-03-2015, 01:01 PM
In other news, kicking problems not solved.

Personally, I haven't assumed they would be at this stage of the season. Just throwing it against the wall and see what sticks at this point.

st33lersguy
10-03-2015, 01:06 PM
Boooooo! This guy sucks too

43Hitman
10-03-2015, 01:17 PM
We better put together a solid 4th down package.

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tube517
10-03-2015, 01:21 PM
Who?

SteelerFanInStl
10-03-2015, 01:58 PM
I think that they only signed this guy to try to show the fans that they're doing something. I'm sure that he was much cheaper than the other guys.

I don't look for him to take Scobee's job.

stillers4me
10-03-2015, 01:59 PM
I think that they only signed this guy to try to show the fans that they're doing something. I'm sure that he was much cheaper than the other guys.

I don't look for him to take Scobee's job.

Scobee was cut.

Looking on the positive side, Boswell was signed for 2 years so if he shows any promise, we'll be able to trade a kicker to get a draft pick back. Swishy is back next year.

SteelerFanInStl
10-03-2015, 02:01 PM
Scobee was cut.

Yea, I just saw that.

Sorry to everyone that was yelling for him to be cut but I think that this is going to turn out to be a dumb move. I don't have a good feeling about this Boswell guy.

ALLD
10-03-2015, 02:02 PM
Can't we find somebody from the CFL or Arena League?

fansince'76
10-03-2015, 02:03 PM
You're not going to get a PK worth a damn 1/4 into a season. The best you can do is try to get the guy who sucks the least out of the available options.

vader29
10-03-2015, 02:07 PM
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stillers4me
10-03-2015, 02:08 PM
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TeeTee
10-03-2015, 02:24 PM
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You're a real Munson.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX-Z5L-cJhA

86WARD
10-03-2015, 02:25 PM
You're not going to get a PK worth a damn 1/4 into a season. The best you can do is try to get the guy who sucks the least out of the available options.

That guy may have been Scobee...lol

Steeldude
10-03-2015, 02:57 PM
Many of you got your wish. Scobee is gone and replaced by a less accurate kicker with no game experience. Haha.

hawaiiansteeler
10-03-2015, 03:04 PM
what good is any kicker if the coach is too scared to let him kick?

going 2 for 4 (with the two misses being in the 40+ yard range) does not warrant a coach into being scared to kick a field goal to possibly win and walk off win the game.

…and let’s not forget, they weren’t bad misses.

instead he gives it to the backup QB, without Bell on the field, to throw the ball on 4th down. Brilliant!

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/03/steelers-change-kickers-josh-scobee-out-chris-boswell-in/

SteelerFanInStl
10-03-2015, 03:23 PM
what good is any kicker if the coach is too scared to let him kick?

going 2 for 4 (with the two misses being in the 40+ yard range) does not warrant a coach into being scared to kick a field goal to possibly win and walk off win the game.

…and let’s not forget, they weren’t bad misses.

instead he gives it to the backup QB, without Bell on the field, to throw the ball on 4th down. Brilliant!

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/03/steelers-change-kickers-josh-scobee-out-chris-boswell-in/

I agree and even said in the game day thread that I would've let Scobee try that kick in OT. He wasn't missing by much and had plenty of leg. He was having difficulties with the wind.

I'm just getting a bad feeling that we're going to regret cutting him.

Mach1
10-03-2015, 03:35 PM
Transcript of Chris Boswell's tryout with the Steelers to replace Josh Scobee:

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lipps83
10-03-2015, 03:36 PM
Yikes, doesn't look like this situation is going to be better at any point soon.

zulater
10-03-2015, 03:48 PM
Went from bad to worse is my fear.

Godfather
10-03-2015, 04:12 PM
Well, this Boswell guy looks like he really sucks. I'd take either of the other two before him.

They ought to bring in Hope Solo just for the publicity. Then they could have a photo op with her, Ben and Vick and fans of other teams could say, "Hey, there's the rapist, the dog killer, and the ... domestic something, uh, shitty drunk, I don't know, maybe just an idiot." So that would make a pretty good internet meme.

They can also sign Ray Rice for depth in the backfield.

ALLD
10-03-2015, 04:40 PM
They can also sign Ray Rice for depth in the backfield.

You mean another RB that will collect dust riding the bench? Even Coach Noll used Franco and Rocky in the same backfield. Does Tomlin know the Pirates made the playoffs? Is he going to make the Steelers the worst pro team in the city?

GBMelBlount
10-03-2015, 04:48 PM
Looks like the best solution to our kicking problems may be to score touchdowns.

stillers4me
10-03-2015, 04:51 PM
Looks like the best solution to our kicking problems may be to score touchdowns.

:hatsoff:

Steeldude
10-03-2015, 05:38 PM
what good is any kicker if the coach is too scared to let him kick?

going 2 for 4 (with the two misses being in the 40+ yard range) does not warrant a coach into being scared to kick a field goal to possibly win and walk off win the game.

…and let’s not forget, they weren’t bad misses.

instead he gives it to the backup QB, without Bell on the field, to throw the ball on 4th down. Brilliant!

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/03/steelers-change-kickers-josh-scobee-out-chris-boswell-in/

Not to mention the FG attempts were against the wind.

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How long before The anti-Scobee brigade want the new kicker cut? Haha.

tube517
10-03-2015, 05:38 PM
Looks like the best solution to our kicking problems may be to score touchdowns.

And go for 2 after those touchdowns

hawaiiansteeler
10-03-2015, 07:01 PM
And go for 2 after those touchdowns

and let Randy Fichtner make those play calls, not Todd Haley...

86WARD
10-03-2015, 07:18 PM
That "4th & 2" play was supposedly a 2-point play.

TD's & Beer
10-03-2015, 07:21 PM
We're emptying out the kicker barrel in a hurry... and Tomlin needed a scapegoat.

Mojouw
10-03-2015, 08:12 PM
Wasn't Skippy an out of nowhere guy signed after a tryout during the season when a vet kicker struggled?

He worked out pretty good until he got the yips. Or maybe it was the DT's.

tube517
10-03-2015, 08:31 PM
and let Randy Fichtner make those play calls, not Todd Haley...

And if he doesn't make the right call, pitchforks come out? :chuckle:

TD's & Beer
10-03-2015, 08:33 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=29&amp;v=vESD5ah3Lzc

zulater
10-03-2015, 08:57 PM
Wasn't Skippy an out of nowhere guy signed after a tryout during the season when a vet kicker struggled?

He worked out pretty good until he got the yips. Or maybe it was the DT's.

What I'm hoping is this is a guy with the raw athletic ability who just never received the benefit of proper coaching in college. Kicking guru's at the college level really aren't the norm. so this guy could actually come in and prove to be all right.

hawaiiansteeler
10-03-2015, 09:05 PM
And if he doesn't make the right call, pitchforks come out? :chuckle:

:mob:

SteelFever
10-03-2015, 09:46 PM
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I love it. LOL

steelreserve
10-04-2015, 12:23 AM
Many of you got your wish. Scobee is gone and replaced by a less accurate kicker with no game experience. Haha.


I don't think anyone was wishing for that. We were hoping they would cut Scobee and sign someone OTHER than the shittiest kicker available.

Steeldude
10-04-2015, 12:28 AM
I don't think anyone was wishing for that. We were hoping they would cut Scobee and sign someone OTHER than the shittiest kicker available.

I am pretty sure Scobee is better than all of the available kickers out there. I can't seem to find one kicker on the free agent list that is better.

I wonder if Boswell can kickoff into the endzone one at least.

pepsyman1
10-04-2015, 12:55 AM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FP7PVZpyymY


And why dont we give Kickalicious a call? He never got further than the Lions practice squad. Can't believe no one has given this guy a real shot

Steeldude
10-04-2015, 01:40 AM
K
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FP7PVZpyymY


And why dont we give Kickalicious a call? He never got further than the Lions practice squad. Can't believe no one has given this guy a real shot

It's because he isn't accurate.

steelreserve
10-04-2015, 03:45 AM
I am pretty sure Scobee is better than all of the available kickers out there. I can't seem to find one kicker on the free agent list that is better.

I wonder if Boswell can kickoff into the endzone one at least.


It's because he isn't accurate.

Well, Scobee isn't accurate either anymore, apparently. Shayne Graham, Henery, Feely, even a rerun of Jeff Reed ... I would've taken them all over this guy. Hell, bring Joe Nedney out of retirement; just have him fly to wherever we're playing one day a week and then fly out the same night. That'd probably be better too.

I'd bring in Kickalicious if we ever need to kick off the side of a mountain or wind up in an Aussie Rules football match, but for now, I'd rather he just get in a fistfight with Scobee and leave it at that.

Steeldude
10-04-2015, 04:34 AM
Well, Scobee isn't accurate either anymore, apparently. Shayne Graham, Henery, Feely, even a rerun of Jeff Reed ... I would've taken them all over this guy. Hell, bring Joe Nedney out of retirement; just have him fly to wherever we're playing one day a week and then fly out the same night. That'd probably be better too.

I'd bring in Kickalicious if we ever need to kick off the side of a mountain or wind up in an Aussie Rules football match, but for now, I'd rather he just get in a fistfight with Scobee and leave it at that.

Scobee kicked into the wind from over 40+ yards. It doesn't make sense to replace him with a less accurate kicker with probably a weaker leg. Don't most kickers have a tough time kicking in Heinz Stadium?

86WARD
10-04-2015, 06:02 AM
Scobee kicked into the wind from over 40+ yards. It doesn't make sense to replace him with a less accurate kicker with probably a weaker leg. Don't most kickers have a tough time kicking in Heinz Stadium?

Scobee seemed to have a tough time kicking anywhere. Something was going on mental,with him. It definitely wasn't the physical aspect of his game. He's got the leg...no doubt. I wouldn't have cut Scobee yet...

SteelFever
10-04-2015, 08:53 AM
I am pretty sure Scobee is better than all of the available kickers out there. I can't seem to find one kicker on the free agent list that is better.

I wonder if Boswell can kickoff into the endzone one at least.

After missing 4 of 10 field goals, plus a missed extra point, and the coach showing he did not trust him to try to kick a game winner, his confidence has to be shattered. Once they lose faith in themselves, they are worthless. A change had to be made. That being said, I don't have much faith in the new kicker either. The Steelers love to break NFL records, maybe we are going for a record of most kickers replaced on a team in one year. After four weeks we have had four different kickers signed, maybe we should bring in a new kicker each week and end the season with 16 different kickers, just a thought, don't shoot me. LOL

86WARD
10-04-2015, 09:46 AM
lol. Wonder what the record is for number of kickers on a team in one season...

Shoes
10-04-2015, 10:12 AM
Scobee kicked into the wind from over 40+ yards. It doesn't make sense to replace him with a less accurate kicker with probably a weaker leg. Don't most kickers have a tough time kicking in Heinz Stadium?


I agree with this. Tomlin was ask if he had any concern over Scobee missing two FG's after the Cheats game and he said *None.* So now your going to can the best available kicker, loose 2.5 mil and a draft pick for a kicker with a weaker leg and a possible heart issue?

I hope this kid works out.



Scobee seemed to have a tough time kicking anywhere. Something was going on mental,with him. It definitely wasn't the physical aspect of his game. He's got the leg...no doubt. I wouldn't have cut Scobee yet...

If that was the case he would have fit in perfectly with Cortez and Mike Adams knitting therapy. All head cases come to Pittsburgh to get paid for nothing....but the FO has added a new twist by losing a drift pick in the process.

steelreserve
10-04-2015, 10:36 AM
Scobee kicked into the wind from over 40+ yards. It doesn't make sense to replace him with a less accurate kicker with probably a weaker leg. Don't most kickers have a tough time kicking in Heinz Stadium?

The other kicker didn't seem to have a problem with the conditions.

Scobee just sucks this year. He cost us a winnable game, some would argue two (although I still think we would've probably lost in New England given our strategy and the way we were playing). Completely unacceptable.

Shoes
10-04-2015, 10:39 AM
The other kicker didn't seem to have a problem with the conditions.

Scobee just sucks this year. He cost us a winnable game, some would argue two (although I still think we would've probably lost in New England given our strategy and the way we were playing). Completely unacceptable.

Tucker is a better kicker and was kicking with the wind,opposite end, Scobee into the wind...I believe. Scobee is a scapegoat for a stalled thursday night offense. Didn't this happen before..like maybe with a punter?

86WARD
10-04-2015, 11:31 AM
Tucker has more experience kivking at Heinz Field...lol.

tube517
10-04-2015, 12:06 PM
Tucker has more experience kivking at Heinz Field...lol.

This. Tucker doesn't miss from 50 and beyond in any stadium.

zulater
10-04-2015, 12:35 PM
Tucker is a better kicker and was kicking with the wind,opposite end, Scobee into the wind...I believe. Scobee is a scapegoat for a stalled thursday night offense. Didn't this happen before..like maybe with a punter?

Josh Miller circa Bill Cowher?

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lol. Wonder what the record is for number of kickers on a team in one season...

Whatever it is good chance we challenge it. :lol:

Steeldude
10-04-2015, 04:37 PM
The other kicker didn't seem to have a problem with the conditions.

Scobee just sucks this year. He cost us a winnable game, some would argue two (although I still think we would've probably lost in New England given our strategy and the way we were playing). Completely unacceptable.

It's easier to kick with the wind.

I wouldn't put the entire blame on Scobee. How about score some TDs instead of relying on your kicker to bail you out? Tomlin, Haley and Vick deserve most of it.

Shoes
10-04-2015, 08:37 PM
Josh Miller circa Bill Cowher?

No, I think maybe Mesko 2013?

B&GFever
10-05-2015, 12:23 AM
looked at his bio from Rice and its a pretty solid bio , has a good percentage if touchbacks on kickoffs and Rice went for a ton of long kicks in which he ranked tops in the nation at hitting .

that being said the other guys brought in where not of very high quality , the Redskins old kicker has had kicks blocked and missed extra points as well so lets wait and see

http://www.riceowls.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/boswell_chris00.html

86WARD
10-05-2015, 02:14 AM
Whatever happened to the young kickers out of Denver and New Orleans that didn't make their respective squads? Weren't they supposed to be decent "prospects"?

pepsyman1
10-05-2015, 02:23 AM
K

It's because he isn't accurate.

According to who? He didn't miss a single kick in the preseason he played.

Steeldude
10-05-2015, 04:52 AM
According to who? He didn't miss a single kick in the preseason he played.

Oops, I mixed up kickers. I was thinking of Swayze Waters.

As for Rugland, I heard it was about his accuracy in practice. I also think there was something about his approach to the ball being slow.