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hawaiiansteeler
01-11-2016, 12:25 AM
Boswell calm, cool & collected

Teresa Varley
Steelers.com

Seriously, there has to be ice running through Chris Boswell’s veins. What else would explain the cool, calm demeanor the first-year kicker possesses?

Boswell, who by the way is the fourth kicker the Steelers have had this season, kicked in his first postseason game on Saturday night against the Bengals and responded going four-for-four on field goals, including a game-winning 35-yard kick.

Asked if that was the biggest kick of his career, he just matter-of-factly answered the way you would expect.

“For sure,” said Boswell. “I am happy to do my job for the team and happy to be guaranteed one more game.”

Boswell, who said the rainy weather in Cincinnati wasn’t a factor for him, approached the Wild Card playoff game the same way he approaches every game.

“I try to do the same thing every time,” said Boswell. “No matter if its preseason, season, or playoffs, kicking is kicking and it comes down to what you do every time.

“The footballs don’t change, field goals don’t change. It’s just sticking to what you do every time.”

It wasn’t just his field goals that played a factor. Boswell had four touchbacks which limited the damage the Bengals return game could do.

“I was just hitting the ball well, really smooth,” said Boswell. “I wasn’t trying too hard. That is what I had a lot of trouble with in all of these different environments, trying to kick it hard so you mishit the ball. It’s a lot of learning for me and just a lot of settling down and doing what I do.”

Boswell, who made 29 of 32 field goals during the regular season, has been embraced by Steelers fans but said he still has a lot to prove and doesn’t feel close to being an established NFL kicker yet.

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tube517
01-11-2016, 12:30 AM
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86WARD
01-11-2016, 05:28 AM
He's been impressive. I'd actually give him the Steelers rookie award over Dupree.

Steelermania
01-11-2016, 06:27 AM
After seeing what happened in Minnesota yesterday, you really have to appreciate Boz.

Bluecoat96
01-11-2016, 07:04 AM
I really like Suisham, but it seems he is now very much expendable.

86WARD
01-11-2016, 07:56 AM
I really like Suisham, but it seems he is now very much expendable.

I'd have to agree. I think his salary has him doomed.

Steelman
01-11-2016, 08:28 AM
Bo$well is the future!

tube517
01-11-2016, 09:29 AM
Trade Sushi to the Viqueens for their 1st round pick :chuckle:

steel striker
01-11-2016, 11:29 AM
Chris has been tremendous!

crcsnail
01-11-2016, 11:46 AM
The guy was the coolest ,calmest guy on the field yesterday. They couldn't even try to ice him on that kick ,they knew he was just to damn cool!

steelreserve
01-11-2016, 01:18 PM
Bet the Vikings wish they had him instead of Ray Finkle.

Nadroj 20
01-11-2016, 02:13 PM
It was a long process to find this kid, but I feel like we have a pretty good one. He is definitely our long term kicker.

JayC
01-11-2016, 02:17 PM
i've seen enough of this kid to be a believer

ALLD
01-11-2016, 02:22 PM
Watch how technical his kickoffs go. They fly just over the head of the returner for maximum distance to usually make then non-returnable. Nothing wasted. He has been more accurate with FGs too keeping them near the middle.

katmandu
01-11-2016, 03:42 PM
Boswell calm, cool & collected

Teresa Varley
Steelers.com

Seriously, there has to be ice running through Chris Boswell’s veins. What else would explain the cool, calm demeanor the first-year kicker possesses? This kid's demeanor impressed the hell out of me everytime he steps in to kick a field goal.

When I was his age, I was insane and partying at West Virginia University frat party like John Belushi in Animal House !

His maturity, poise and unflappability is simply amazing to me!

Pittsburgher
01-11-2016, 03:53 PM
The Wizard of Boz! (that's what Bob Pompani from a local TV station here refers to him as)

tube517
01-11-2016, 03:58 PM
The Wizard of Boz! (that's what Bob Pompani from a local TV station here refers to him as)

That's his Twitter username

Pittsburgher
01-11-2016, 04:00 PM
That's his Twitter username
I didn't know that. Then again, I don't "twitter". :smoker::wink02:

whodat1
01-11-2016, 04:05 PM
That last one split the uprights and after watching the Minnesota game I realized how well Boz kept his cool & poise. Great job by a rookie in a post season game.

tube517
01-11-2016, 04:07 PM
I didn't know that. Then again, I don't "twitter". :smoker::wink02:

Yeah, he's pretty quiet on Twitter too. As laid back as he is on the field.

hawaiiansteeler
01-11-2016, 04:26 PM
Steelers K Boswell passes his final test -- can he kick under playoff pressure? 4-4 in rainstorm including 35-yard winner at the end

— Ed Bouchette (@EdBouchette) January 10, 2016

lipps83
01-11-2016, 04:31 PM
This kid is worth the pick we lost for Scobee.

Psycho Ward 86
01-11-2016, 04:38 PM
This kid is worth the pick we lost for Scobee.

looking at it that way makes me feel better :lol:.

we'll have to see how the Boykin situation shakes up...