JetNation Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 The New York Jets have announced that kicker Matt Ammendola has been released. He struggled with the team last year, was released, and eventually was brought back. With the signing of veteran kicker Greg Zuerlein, who will compete with Eddy Pineiro, the Jets have the kicking competition they want for training camp. Ammendola first signed with the Green & White on July 30 and was the team’s kicker through the first 11 games in 2021 before he was released on Dec. 4. He made 68.4% of his field-goal attempts (13 of 19) with a long of 49 and 93.3% of his extra-point attempts (14 of 15). Ammendola, who went undrafted out of Oklahoma State in 2020, signed with the team’s practice squad on Dec. 7 before signing a reserve/future contract on Jan. 10. The post Jets Release K Matt Ammendola appeared first on JetNation.com (NY Jets Blog & Forum). http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Jetnationcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Jetnationcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs Click here to read the full story... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrcoops Posted March 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2022 A shame, I like his potential. His leg power is immense. Hope he gets another chance somewhere. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Englewood Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 JD the Ace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadienJetsFan Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 He had his chances. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doitny Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 i thought he would go to camp and compete with the other 2 guys. to clear one spot on the 94 man roster? i dont like it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 As the season progressed one could actually see this dude unraveling as a person. Saleh showed faith and stuck with him as long as he could. But seriously, that picture above is the "before" picture. 10 weeks as the Jets pk beat this dude up mentally 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hex Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 I am a little surprised they did it at this point in time, but it makes sense to me. He wasn't going to be the kicker for the team at any point and now that they have at least a backup K they don't need him anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 56 minutes ago, mrcoops said: A shame, I like his potential. His leg power is immense. Hope he gets another chance somewhere. I don’t usually get caught up with kickers, but I loved this guy’s strength. I’d’ve given him the summer. I guess this is a favor to him letting him go now. I’d rather let him compete here than somewhere else. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Did him a favor, he can contact clubs after the draft to get into a camp 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixhead Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 When your only job in the world is to kick the ball between the uprights you better be good at it and ready for your opportunity. Ammendola apparently wasn't ready. I imagine he will get plenty other opportunities in his career. Who knows he could be the next Justin Tucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louie Jet Fan Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 29 minutes ago, slats said: I don’t usually get caught up with kickers, but I loved this guy’s strength. I Me too. Maybe The Jets can re-sign him to kick TB12 in the nuts 2x a year if the cheater gets traded to the fins. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 We lose Kay Adams which is the real story here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 You know, this one may come back and have regrets. There's no doubt in his leg strength and I think with a bit of coaching he can correct this wide lefts and rights. Good luck kid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 How does JD sign Pinero who can barely make a 45 yard FG and cut Amendola who has the leg to make a 65 yarder with his eyes closed. He just needs more grooming. Dumb azz move by JD. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestater Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 @JiFapono 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82nd Airborne Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 @joewilly12 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Better punter than Mann. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 22 minutes ago, Smashmouth said: We lose Kay Adams which is the real story here ? Was he dating her or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alworth Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Zuerlein still has a cannon for a leg too. More likely to repair him than be able to develop Amendola. Pineiro versus Zuerlien in a lengthy sustained competition should yield a solid result one way or the other. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 4 hours ago, slats said: I don’t usually get caught up with kickers, but I loved this guy’s strength. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Hey, it’s a process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 42 minutes ago, Alworth said: Zuerlein still has a cannon for a leg too. More likely to repair him than be able to develop Amendola. Pineiro versus Zuerlien in a lengthy sustained competition should yield a solid result one way or the other. Uhhh they both suck so yeah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 2 hours ago, TuscanyTile2 said: ? Was he dating her or something? Yes and they may still be dating for all I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiF Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 9 hours ago, freestater said: @JiFapono I honestly didnt even know he was still around. We had these 2 studs on the same roster, bro. Wowza!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copernicus Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Never fully understood the idea of developing a rookie kicker when it is a position that has become a "what have you done for me lately" where players go from great one year to mediocre to bad the next. I thought having 2 vets battle it out was always the way to go. Very few K-ers are etched in stone with their teams. While I thought Amendola's misses were real close with many actually hitting the uprights and maybe it was just some slight adjustments, I will also not loses sleep over this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 9 hours ago, Maynard13 said: How does JD sign Pinero who can barely make a 45 yard FG and cut Amendola who has the leg to make a 65 yarder with his eyes closed. He just needs more grooming. Dumb azz move by JD. Because Amendola bangs his 45 yard FGs into the uprights or misses the space between them. Though the ball looks good said into the stands wide of target. Seriously, Ammendola, for all the talk of 65 yarders with his eyes closed, has a long of 49, never made a 50+ yarder. Zuerlein has made FG's from 58, 59, 60 & 61 yards out. His long last year was 56. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 31 minutes ago, Copernicus said: Never fully understood the idea of developing a rookie kicker when it is a position that has become a "what have you done for me lately" where players go from great one year to mediocre to bad the next. I thought having 2 vets battle it out was always the way to go. Very few K-ers are etched in stone with their teams. While I though Amendola's misses were real close with many actually hitting the uprights and maybe it was just some slight adjustments, I will also not loses sleep over this Kind of like relief pitchers in baseball. Suck one year and are studs the next 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, Jet Nut said: Because Amendola bangs his 45 yard FGs into the uprights or misses the space between them. Though the ball looks good said into the stands wide of target. Seriously, Ammendola, for all the talk of 65 yarders with his eyes closed, has a long of 49, never made a 50+ yarder. Zuerlein has made FG's from 58, 59, 60 & 61 yards out. His long last year was 56. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 But...but....he was such a workout warrior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Jet Nut said: Because Amendola bangs his 45 yard FGs into the uprights or misses the space between them. Though the ball looks good said into the stands wide of target. Seriously, Ammendola, for all the talk of 65 yarders with his eyes closed, has a long of 49, never made a 50+ yarder. Zuerlein has made FG's from 58, 59, 60 & 61 yards out. His long last year was 56. But what’s @joewilly12 gonna do. This will break his heart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 he didn't get the job done and is released. happens all the time. and he'll have a chance somewhere else. nick folk played out in dallas before latching on with the jets. and then he started breaking down. bye bye nick. doug brien wasn't a bad place kicker when he was released and then joined the jets and did well. oh i know about the missed kick in pittsburgh but it really wasn't a gimme kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCorleone Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 13 hours ago, Maynard13 said: How does JD sign Pinero who can barely make a 45 yard FG and cut Amendola who has the leg to make a 65 yarder with his eyes closed. He just needs more grooming. Dumb azz move by JD. JD and his Kicking choices are headscratcher to say the least. 3 years and still no kicker to speak of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Pineiro & Zuerlein will be a legit competition, no need for a "third wheel" particularly one who was so inconsistent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop24 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 16 minutes ago, KRL said: Pineiro & Zuerlein will be a legit competition, no need for a "third wheel" particularly one who was so inconsistent He wasnt kicker anyway. His real talent was punter. Should of let him battle Mann lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Folks around here get the weirdest infatuations with some terrible players. It brings into question any supposed amazing length strength when a guy can't hit a damn thing outside of 40 yards. I have little doubt every kicker in the league could put more power behind it if blasting the ball as hard as they possibly could with little regard for accuracy. No idea why anyone would ever think a kicker who went from bad in college to worse in the NFL would suddenly have the light turn on. It's good that they brought in competition at the position, and even better that it came at the expense of the guy who only hit 68% of his kicks for the Jets, not the one who hit 100%. They can even continue to look a the undrafted rookie pool of kickers when the time comes, but I already consider it progress they're not doubling down on another from the continually growing list of JD's failures at the position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.