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Saints signing Kicker Daniel Carlson, former 2 time All-Pro
Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:09 am
Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:09 am
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If tweet fails to load, click here. Figured this was coming. They can't have been happy with Brown and Smyth's performance this camp
This post was edited on 8/24/26 at 9:11 am
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:11 am to Fun Bunch
I mean I'll take it at this point
Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:20 am to Fun Bunch
I like it
Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:22 am to FireGoodell
Glad that they aren’t ignoring the problem and are trying to address the issue.
Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:26 am to GoShoughYourself
Underhill has said several times over the past couple of weeks that he thought there was a high chance the Kicker wasn't on the roster at the moment.
Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:40 am to Fun Bunch
Some stats to know
72-73 under 29 (5-5 in 2025) 98.6%
62-65 30-39 (6-6 in 2025) 95.4%
54-70 40-49 (6-8 in 2025) 77%
37-51 50+ (5-8 in 2025) 72.5%
His long last year was 60.
He’s missed 1 or 2 XPs per year. He’s pretty much automatic from 40 and in.
For reference league average for kickers is
20-29 96%
30-39 94%
40-49 84%
50+ 69%
For what is on the roster… I’d take an average kicker because it seemed like we were about to have the worst kicker in the league. He’s better than average in most distances and slightly under in mid range. He shouldn’t lose us games like Smyth might’ve
72-73 under 29 (5-5 in 2025) 98.6%
62-65 30-39 (6-6 in 2025) 95.4%
54-70 40-49 (6-8 in 2025) 77%
37-51 50+ (5-8 in 2025) 72.5%
His long last year was 60.
He’s missed 1 or 2 XPs per year. He’s pretty much automatic from 40 and in.
For reference league average for kickers is
20-29 96%
30-39 94%
40-49 84%
50+ 69%
For what is on the roster… I’d take an average kicker because it seemed like we were about to have the worst kicker in the league. He’s better than average in most distances and slightly under in mid range. He shouldn’t lose us games like Smyth might’ve
This post was edited on 8/24/26 at 9:41 am
Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:43 am to Lsujacket66
I guess the 40-49 average is why he was currently out of the league
Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:43 am to Fun Bunch
quote:
Figured this was coming. They can't have been happy with Brown and Smyth's performance this camp
Yeah. This seems like a no brainer.
Honestly, I might sign two vet options and choose between those two.
Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:53 am to Lsujacket66
Yeah he’s average and maybe slightly above average with a good long snapper which we have. Def better than Brown and Smith
Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:54 am to Fun Bunch
Sometimes kickers just need a reset. Lutz was starting to struggle at the end of his time here, been lights out for Denver ever since.
Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:55 am to Fun Bunch
TIL his middle name is Vilhelm.
Posted on 8/24/26 at 10:07 am to Fun Bunch
The way I see it, if Carlson wins it out than we will stash one of the guys on PS.nobody is going to go crazy over either
Posted on 8/24/26 at 10:14 am to htran90
quote:
The way I see it, if Carlson wins it out than we will stash one of the guys on PS.nobody is going to go crazy over either
I wonder if Smyth still has the overseas player development exemption for a roster spot
Posted on 8/24/26 at 10:25 am to Fun Bunch
welcome to NOLA "Legatron"!
Posted on 8/24/26 at 10:38 am to Fun Bunch
dude was money at Auburn. hope he has a resurgence with us
Posted on 8/24/26 at 10:59 am to Fun Bunch
quote:True, but 6 of 8 is not a huge sample size. He makes one of those two misses at suddenly he's 88% at that range.
I guess the 40-49 average is why he was currently out of the league
Posted on 8/24/26 at 11:13 am to Fun Bunch
Smyth was $$$ last year. Sad to see him decline so quickly.
Posted on 8/24/26 at 11:30 am to Lsujacket66
Average kicker becomes above average playing for Saints simply bc half the games +1 will be in a dome and all division road games will be in warm weather areas.
This post was edited on 8/24/26 at 11:35 am
Posted on 8/24/26 at 11:47 am to Fun Bunch
An all pro kicker? You bet 
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