Lambo

[richpjr]

The team has a good idea about his abilities from training camp. The fact that he hit the money shots yesterday means "risk" has been burned down.

Risk: That thing people use to justify what they want or don't want to do already.

I am really high on this kid, but... Nate Kaeding looked great in camp and in regular season games too...

[KNSD]

I am really high on this kid, but... Nate Kaeding looked great in camp and in regular season games too...

Example of "Risk is high" argument. Reality is that very few kickers choke as badly as Nate Kaeding did as a Charger. (queue up new Kaeding thread)

"Risk is too high to NOT keep Lambo" argument - Whenever a kickoff doesn't go through the end zone, there's a chance the other side might run it back. We can't have that!

[6025]

They really have to put Lambo through the paces the next two games. If he nails all of his opportunities it's a no brainer IMO.

[Steve]

Not just the games, but start doing it in practice too. It's not nearly the same, but it does help with testing the consistency thing.

I don't think a team can afford to get too attached to kickers and punters. Once they get into their mid 30's, if you happen to find a replacement, you better jump on it. You just don't know how long the kicker will last and be able to keep playing at a high level. Plus, potentially Lambo could be our kicker for the next 10-15 years, if he is in fact the "guy".

[ArtistFormerlyKnownAsBKR]

I'd keep him just for the name. Lambo's seen a lot of green and gold championships. Bout time we had a winner.

[6025]

I'd keep him just for the name. Lambo's seen a lot of green and gold championships. Bout time we had a winner.

That logic is like watching a Bruce Li movie.

[bonehead]

I'd keep him just for the name. Lambo's seen a lot of green and gold championships. Bout time we had a winner.

Josh "don't call me curly" Lambo

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

That logic is like watching a Bruce Li movie.

As you think, so shal you become.

[Gilded Pickle]

One possibility - Novak goes on the short season (8 game?) IR due to his injury last night and the team gives Lambo an extended audition. This is how to hedge a risk!

On the other hand, they may need that IR slot (teams only get one) for another position...see Williams, Tourek.

[6025]

As you think, so shal you become.

At the end of camp, Lambo will be boasting this:

https://youtu.be/0w7n7QKtQAk?t=2m25s

[Bolt-O]

Just heard Lambo in a PC. He came to the Chargers specifically because of the kickoff problem, and so he thinks he has a shot at getting a job.

[richpjr]

Michael Gehlken @UTgehlken 46m46 minutes ago
Josh Lambo on why he chose Chargers as undrafted FA: "I thought this was the best opportunity to land a job ... with the kickoff issue."