>if they just had a NFL kicker who kicked like one, they'd
>have been in the playoffs.
>
>now, of course you can fault PC/JS for sticking with Walsh,
>but the kicker missing kicks has jack shit to do w/ how the
>defense or the offense played.
>
>just a reminder. the hawks would be 12-4 if their kicker
>kicked like an NFL pro.


The kicker is not the sole reason that they missed the offs. They aren't that good of a team because there are glaring holes in the roster and coaching/playcalling that have been plastered over and covered for by talent.

This team was a juggernaut, stacked with young talent just a few years ago. Look at the roster and contracts now, and tell me that this team isn't facing a crucial offseason. It would surprise no one if they were mediocre again next year. And if they have a bad year next year, and they are going to be talking about replacing Wilson, the former franchise QB.

It's not completely over yet or anything but damn, it's close.