Bengals brilliant in taking Kicker Elliot over Gonzalez

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(05-15-2017, 12:31 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Here's my question, since i don't recall seeing it; do kickers and punters kick at the combine? If not, why?

You get guys on a level playing field, same as position players, and you can judge them based on that equality. 

According to this article, Elliott out kicked Gonzales at the combine.....

http://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/5/5/15540028/anonymous-scouts-say-jake-elliott-is-the-best-kicker-of-the-2017-draft-class

Quote:McGinn had anonymous scouts weigh in on each of the top kickers, and here’s a look at what they had to say Elliott.

1. “Everybody’s got (Zane) Gonzalez No. 1 but I see Elliott as just a little bit better,” said one coach. “I just like his demeanor and his swing. I think it’s more repeatable than the other guy’s, but Gonzalez is a little bigger.

2. Everybody says Elliott doesn’t have as strong a leg but at the combine he beat (Gonzalez). His kickoffs are fine. He was the best kickoff guy at the combine.