Pat McAfee Reacts To Skip Bayless Saying Kickers Aren't Real Football Players 

Adam Vinateri’s leg is responsible for 3 of Brady’s rings lol

Kicking is one of the most interesting variables in sports imo. The fact that the creators of football thought “let’s put something into the game worth 1 or 3 points” is genius, and has greatly contributed to some of the most tense moments in sports history. So many classic nailbiters come down to a guys leg, in a sport where the ball is mainly thrown, is hilarious and awesome.

Skip says stuff for the drama and ratings. He has made a fortune saying dumb things. Special teams is a huge part of a team. Look at GB last year when their special teams had a blocked punt and blocked field goal. It changed the whole game in the playoffs.

I'm a Saints fan and not having Wil Lutz for a season showed me how important a kicker is to a team.

It's arguably one of the MOST stressful position in football. You need such a strong concentration and mental strength to be able to go out there on ANY notice to make a game tying/winning field goal. Like in my honest opinion, every NFL kickers have the ability to make most of their FGs but what differentiate the Cody Parkeys vs the Adam Vinatieris is the mental aptitude and the consistencies.

Justin Tucker would beg to differ

Well to be fair Skip Bayless isnt a real journalist 🤷‍♂️

Bayless is proof that you can make a lot of money on TV if you have no wisdom, morals, honor or ability for self reflection. He is Buffonery. Football is a game about kicking, just as much as tackling, throwing, rushing and blocking.

You gave Skip more respect then he deserves, he is an arse....

Skip first appeared on Cold Pizza 20 years, and the first time I listen to him, I couldn't believe it, he was talking about games he didn't watch, he read articles in the morning and then talked about them, I couldn't believe he had a job. But eventually he started watching NFL games.

“Kickers aren’t footballers” Well ignoring the fact they’re the only ones who’s foot touches the ball. The punter is a specialist defence player. The kicker is a specialist offence player. And they’re specialty is so important that just like oLine men you only notice them when they get their role wrong, and usually then proceed to blame them for a loss. Because a shanked punt let the opponent get into field goal range easily. Or a missed field goal losses a game.

I never have understood how people like Skip and Steven A are successful. If I was as bad at my job as they are I wouldn't be employed.

"If you wanna get paid for playing the same exact takes" Pat is awesome! I'm glad I'm not the only one. Cowboys, Brady, Lebron, KD, Baker....just awful 😞

Kickers are hugely important to field position and the mathematical strategy to make point spreads harder to overcome. There’s a reason why kicking an extra point making it a 4 point game instead of a 3 point game is so valuable. It’s the most thankless job in sports, people only notice when you Miss.

Just knows he is going to get pop on Mcafee. And he is right. Skip been on top of his troll game for a while now.

This is a rare occasion where Skip is 100% right. Pat, you’re lucky to call yourself an “NFL Player”.. one step above a water boy if you ask me! You made a great choice retiring to hose this show🔥

They are literally the only ones whose foot touches the ball lol

Being a kicker is almost like being a Plumber, Janitor, or Garbage man. It’s not the most glorious job, but you’ll realize how important they are when you need them the most

Skip being a Tom Brady ball washer should appreciate kickers more than most. Seeing as kickers are responsible for at least 3 of Brady’s rings

As a football (soccer for ya) fan, what Skip said is like saying goalkeepers aren't footballers since they prevent opponent's players from scoring goals.

Skippy is full of hot air. Always looking for the hot take, never played a football game in his life, but boy is he an expert.

Eliminating special teams would be detrimental to the sport in so many ways. A whole game's worth of special teams plays is the length of one commercial break.

Without kickers, the game would see a lot more scores less games. Interception would increase due to plays trying to be made on 4th down and would most likely increase injuries due to forced plays on 4th when you could just kick the ball.

Being a kicker in the NFL is very similar to being the closer in MLB. They aren't out there much, but when they are the game tends to be on the line.

Who’s not a real football player? Skip Bayless

Been waiting for this since I saw the tweet!

skip is the hemorrhoids that shows back up after a holiday weekend of boozing and eating steak. He's the price we pay.

Whole segment on kickers and no one talked about Evan McPherson? That dude is a daaaawg

That dig against Skip in the beginning was subtle lol

Skip should ask BRADY if they are football players and matter or not LMFAOOO

I'd love to see skip and shannon on this show and everybody ripping all at once. Total chaos

Not the Justin tucker flirting at the end🤣🤣 they all said wahhhh💀💀💀

It’s not exactly kickers he dislikes, it’s the concept that place kicking is in the sport and relied on in big situations

I truly never realized the laces is on the long snapper. It makes perfect sense and thanks for sharing that knowledge! I can't wait for your bit about analyzing the small parts of the game thru NFL films, its very intriguing stuff coming from you. Keep it up!!

skip said johnny manziel was going to make the nfl look dumb letting the browns draft him . yea that worked out well for the browns

This first week in being so close to the 22 season first games starting, will expose weaknesses in teams that will be effected by our fast technology! Everyone is connected and watching or listening to this.... family members, fellow locker room players, friends,etc! And we're now seeing the impact... Brady, Rogers, the Jet's, Giants, 49rs, Browns, Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Cowboy's, Raven's etc! Come on first games of the season!!! This Las Vegas Raiders fan is loving every minute of it!!!

Skip Bayless. Most accurately named. Worth "Skipping".

The first 2 minutes of this clip described hockey goalies to a tee, every last one of them!

Having kicks a way of scoring makes the players fight harder to stop an opponent or to get down the field. Punts are exciting when a guy can run it down the field. (Also connects Football to Rugby). I love Kickers/Punters.

One of my dearest friends is Adam Schreiber who was a journeyman long snapper in the NFL for 16 years. Was Morten Andersons’ long snapper for years and Morten had Adam at his enshrinement into the NFL Hall of Fame. I used to work out with Adam in the off-season and “try” to catch his snaps. Props to the long snappers out there. Not an easy gig.

its wild how many games have come down to kicking. When you look at the math of it all it opens up insane possibilities to get back into the game because of 3 points. And punting now is coming into a golden era where there is actual game theory for 4th down and punters that genuinely make a team better

This type of talk is what makes this show good. Pat and AJ are real asf, honest and smart about the game. Skip just talks out his arse for drama and clicks... hasn't changed for years, guess that's why I haven't watched his show for years.

I actually enjoy kicking as a part of the sport, adds a lot of depth and possibilities to it. Taking it away is just deluding the game.

Here is a thought change overtime rules, start out like on the 20 yard line same side of the field, both teams kick a field goal, move back like 5 yards each time go till someone misses, or something similar to soccer

Tbf Skip wasn't really blaming the kicker, he was saying we should remove special teams / kickers completely out of football and let the real players decide the game

Most division 1 LS are required to have the laces within a quarter turn of the the laces being out.

There are some things I really do think Skip says for ratings and clicks. That being said, dude definitely whole hearted believes 95 percent of the stuff he says. I legit think he just hates Kickers and wants to vocalize it lmao

these kickers will be devastated when they find out they don’t have SKIP BAYLESS’ respect

Dude is crazy! Kickers have always been a part of the game. It would be Football with out the kicker

Skips become one of the biggest sports casters in the world saying controversial things. He knows what he's doing. He's the original troll and he knows it. I find him entertaining.

Anyone interested in long snapping check out Belechick's 10 minute history lesson after a NE reporter asked him about why long snappers became a fixed position.

Calling Skip a sports analyst is like calling Michelle Obama a real woman

I haven't heard a fresh take from Skip since I road a Stage Coach to school.

Bruh skip at it again with terrible takes

Hey boys, is it just my Spotify or are the last 7+ months your episodes are gone? Didn’t see an upload for today. I listen to the podcast on my way to work so would like it tomorrow if it isn’t just me lol

I hate that Skip Bayless has a platform. He’s honestly the worst person in sports media.

Nothing better than seeing your team kick a game winner

This is why Skip is the greatest at what he does. He gets the people talking!

Anyone remember Parcells great quote..well..he dont have to play football he's a kicker!!!

2000 Super Bowl Champion Ravens: 333 Total Team Points Scored Stover had 35 FGs and 30 XPs for a total of 135 points or 40.5% of Total Team Points Scored. We rode his leg to the Promised Land.

For a kickernits either the cushiest job or the most pressure, can go either way depending on the sunday, makesbit fun.

Philly had dorenbos for years at long snapper and he was loved in the city. I don’t know how many fan bases even know who theirs is

super stressful ive seen kickers tackle someone ive also seen them get clobbered

As someone who was a former kicker it’s one of the most stressful things I’ve done in sports. Cuz if you miss it’s all your fault in people’s eyes

This show is hilarious in a way I can’t find a description for. I think it’s cuz I’ve been listening for like 3 years so it just feels like talking with the boys

Pat got the last word at the espys 🤣

When kickers stops players from punt returns I applaud the efforts.

Skip Bayless has one of the most instructive names in sportscasting. You can "skip" bayless anytime and not miss anything important, as you couldn't care less what Bayless says.

you know it's a good one when AJ is puffing his cigar.

Had no idea it was the long snappers job to do that. Always thought it was the holder

Can't wait for the incoming Pat McAffe vs Skip Bayless Wrestlemania Match

That caption though lmao

Club Skip Skip got me dying 🤣

I was watching an old Dallas Cowboys game and was amazed that Charlie Waters was the holder for the kicker. Not sure what year it was, but a safety as the holder.

Green Bay's new guy is officially named "Coco the Long Snapper"

The kicker actually made the return man drop the ball cause it was such a good kick 🤣 🤣 😂 🤦🏼‍♂️😂🤣

he’s talking about hot rod when he’s calling the kicker quirky 😭

My 12 year old son Henry can punt the ball over soldier field and moves the chains as TE. Kid alert, I told him to tune in to the McAfee show

Kickers and Punters are weird artist....perfectly said.

Skip Bayless is the Pat Robertson of sports commentators.

We love Crosby and have always appreciated him

This is the same as when mma critics say grappling is boring and they should stand them up every time.

AJ is like yeah, oh really, yeah, yeah, uh huh, smokey Smokey, yeah, uh huh, off the show

Funny Skip said that seeing as he’s like a kicker in the game of life

Skip said this to get on the Pat McAfee show. This is MG Kelly taking a swing at Em.

I think Charles Barkley has the correct attitude towards skip bayless

The way to solve this is to incorporate MORE kicking. Make the drop kick 4 pts. Allow kick passes. I don’t know.

I don’t think anyone would miss kicking after a few seasons without it

your always one miss away from being cut basically, if you miss a tackle at LB, they say wow the RB is so strong

I actually agree with Skip on this one.. it takes skill and I bet a lot of them like Pat are great dudes but c’mon. They’re not NFL caliber athletes. They are like golfers. Let’s have an awesome athletic sport and then bring a golfer on to execute an impressive skill move. Idk, downvote me. Let’s not pretend that Skip is entirely wrong on this one. We can acknowledge there’s a difference in athleticism from kickers to the others on the roster

This take aged like wine after the Bengals/Steelers game today

I mean skip is kinda right. The only reason we even know Pat Macafees name is because he made one football play that went viral

I feel like pat only says he respects skip just so he doesn’t get roasted by skip 24/7 haha

This is part of NFL.thats why I lv this game.i collect sports cards and these pro's important to me

Good job caller! You got a highlight out of your call!

Quarterbacks that throw interceptions ruin games, running backs and receivers that fumble the ball loses games, defenses that faulter loses games, and coaches that call bad plays lose games, this is football.....!!

Dude...this position on kickers is...unprecedented.

This is the difference as you go up in levels. I was a HIGHLY accurate Long Snapper. I'd do the dumb 'trick shot' stuff like Snapping it 25 Yards. Our QB my Senior Year, the Season before we were in a Wing T and he was a freaking TE. He was our QB ONLY because he was 6'5", because the new Coach played a little Small College QB and thought HS QBs had to be tall. I could hit a 10 Yard Out LONG SNAPPING better than he could throwing. And I had good velocity on it. But one thing I NEVER EVEN CONSIDERED was how the rotation I put on the spin placed the laces. Never crossed my mind. My job was to put the ball, quickly and accurately, into the hand of the Holder. That was it. Now Long-Snapping wasn't my primary function, I was a DT and a RB (at 180 pounds, again were were a very small Alabama HS). But I took my snapping serious. Didn't have a Coach for it, we had a HC and on OL Coach. No OC, no DC, no STC, nothing. So it was all pretty much natural ability. And never in my life, until today, had I ever thought about my role in how the laces get placed on a FG attempt. That's the difference in the levels as you go up. Little things like that, that some one who was 'great' in HS might not even know EXISTS about their craft. Sort of like when I moved up to Varsity from JV when I was at the other (larger) school I attended. On JV I lead the State in Sacks from the DT spot. A friend of mine asked me about how I got my sacks, how I played the position. Then he asked me how I handle pulling guards. No crap, I'd watched NFL and College. I'd played at this point 3 Years of Football (since 6th Grade). I didn't know what a Pulling Guard was. Our season ended, and some of us were bumped up to finish the year out with the Varsity. First practice, a hole opens and I think the OG has blown his assignment. I'm locked in on our much larger and All-County RB... it's my time to shine and try to light this Senior up, show Coach what I can do. And then I'm flying, off to my left, feet off the ground. And instantly, mid-flight, my mind goes back to my buddy... and I do a quick 1+1 and realize "Ah, THIS is what a pulling guard is". I'd just got blown up by a Trap Block. First time ever experiencing one. Now, those that played against bigger schools with better coaches might have known about this way back in 6th Grade. Those that paid more attention when 'watching' NFL and College Football might be aware, but not really sure how to counter that on the field. Me, I was oblivious. Everyone I had ever face had simply Straight Line Blocked, maybe add a Chip or a Double. It was all very simplistic. Then you add this extra layer of complexity. I never blew past an OL again without having my head on a swivel.

Raider fans never took Janikowski for granted he was the number one selling jersey in Oakland for a while 😂

Shots fired.