Will "Mr Irrelevant," Ryan Succop, be a starting kicker during the 2009 NFL regular season?
Settled as Yes
He started today and had a perfect day
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Background:
Background: They are often said (incorrectly) to be the most irrelevant players on the field, so it's almost fitting that 2009's Mr. Irrelevant is a kicker. South Carolina's Ryan Succop earned the honor when the Kansas City Chiefs selected him with the 256th and final pick in this year's NFL draft.
And, don't think it's not an honor. Despite the playful-mocking that comes along with becoming Mr. Irrelevant, it's a fine accomplishment for any player, from quarterback to kicker. There were hundreds of guys sitting around their TVs at 7:30 p.m. tonight wanting to hear their name get called by the award's founder, Paul Salata.
Sure, NFL observers say that once the draft gets down to the final few picks, it's better for a player not to get selected so they can sign a free-agent contract with a team of their own choosing. And that's a logical, practical point that is doubtlessly true. But I can't imagine there are too many college players dreaming of signing a free-agent contract after they leave school. Getting drafted is the dream, and Succop is only one of 256 young men who can say that he achieved that this year.
Succop was 20-30 in his field-goal attempts (and a perfect 30-30 in extra points) for Steve Spurrier's team in 2008. He didn't make the All-SEC team, but still was the fifth-rated kicker on Mel Kiper's board. New Chiefs GM Scott Piolo apparently saw enough in Succop to make him one of two kickers taken this year (and only the third kicker ever to be selected with the final pick of a draft.)
The 22-year-old will likely compete with incumbent kicker Connor Barth for the starting position in Kansas City. He will be feted at Irrelevant Week in Newport Beach, Calif., this June. Judging by this picture, Succop should have no problem dealing with the attention.
Meet your Mr. Irrelevant, South Carolina kicker Ryan Succop
And, don't think it's not an honor. Despite the playful-mocking that comes along with becoming Mr. Irrelevant, it's a fine accomplishment for any player, from quarterback to kicker. There were hundreds of guys sitting around their TVs at 7:30 p.m. tonight wanting to hear their name get called by the award's founder, Paul Salata.
Sure, NFL observers say that once the draft gets down to the final few picks, it's better for a player not to get selected so they can sign a free-agent contract with a team of their own choosing. And that's a logical, practical point that is doubtlessly true. But I can't imagine there are too many college players dreaming of signing a free-agent contract after they leave school. Getting drafted is the dream, and Succop is only one of 256 young men who can say that he achieved that this year.
Succop was 20-30 in his field-goal attempts (and a perfect 30-30 in extra points) for Steve Spurrier's team in 2008. He didn't make the All-SEC team, but still was the fifth-rated kicker on Mel Kiper's board. New Chiefs GM Scott Piolo apparently saw enough in Succop to make him one of two kickers taken this year (and only the third kicker ever to be selected with the final pick of a draft.)
The 22-year-old will likely compete with incumbent kicker Connor Barth for the starting position in Kansas City. He will be feted at Irrelevant Week in Newport Beach, Calif., this June. Judging by this picture, Succop should have no problem dealing with the attention.
Meet your Mr. Irrelevant, South Carolina kicker Ryan Succop
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mrperfkt: show details ... this year's NFL draft. <.<br/> <br/> And, don't ... award's founder, Paul Salata. <.<br/> <br/> Sure, NFL observers ... he achieved that this year. <.<br/> <br/> Succop was 20- ... final pick of a draft.) <.)<br/> <br/> The 22-year-
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mrperfkt: show details ... this year's NFL draft.<. <br/> <br/> And, don't ... award's founder, Paul Salata.<. <br/> <br/> Sure, NFL observers ... he achieved that this year.<. <br/> <br/> Succop was 20- ... final pick of a draft.)<.) <br/> <br/> The 22-year-
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Settled as 'Yes' Sun 13th Sep 3:52pm PST by mrperfkt: He started today and had a perfect day
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mrperfkt: He started today and had a perfect day
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/boxscore?gid=20090913033
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San Francisco Chronicle 27 weeks ago
as a sophomore. But he returned from the torn meniscus in September and started 11 of 12 games. MR. IRRELEVANT A VIP: After being saddled all his life with a name that sounds like a vulgar insult, 'Mr. Irrelevant' felt like an identity upgrade. So when
score: 10
San Francisco Chronicle 29 weeks ago
an offer to trade up in the draft, he should be ready for a call next year. With Brett Favre retired and Thomas Jones threatening to stay away without a renegotiated contract, Tannenbaum was super active at the beginning of both days of the draft. His
score: 10
SI.com 29 weeks ago
is its wont, cut away fairly quickly to 'Baseball Tonight'' right after the draft's 256th and final (Mr. Irrelevant) pick Sunday night ... The NFL Network presentation was hardly second-rate. The network is availing itself of many eager and capable
score: 10
SI.com 29 weeks ago
is its wont, cut away fairly quickly to 'Baseball Tonight'' right after the draft's 256th and final (Mr. Irrelevant) pick Sunday night ... The NFL Network presentation was hardly second-rate. The network is availing itself of many eager and capable
score: 10
Miami Herald 29 weeks ago
Hamlin was one of the top pure strong safeties available and could also contribute early. Buehler, the first kicker selected, has a huge, erratic leg and looks like a kickoff guy. The club's final four selections could all be long shots. Bottom Line: No
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