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sports2 years ago

Rams Coach McVay Calls for Improvement from Kicker Maher

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay acknowledged the impact of kicker Brett Maher's missed field goals and extra point in their 24-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. While McVay did not confirm whether the team will pursue other options, he emphasized the need for improvement and stated that the missed points were critical for the momentum of the game. Maher's performance will be evaluated in the coming days to determine his future with the Rams.

sports2 years ago

"Denver Broncos Training Camp: Day 1 Highlights and Updates"

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton provided updates on the team's plans to ease running back Javonte Williams and other players back into practice after significant injuries, expressed satisfaction with newly signed kicker Brett Maher despite a "bad game" in the past, announced that rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. will be sidelined for up to a week due to a minor hamstring injury, and stated that the team is not in a rush to sign a replacement for suspended defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike. Additionally, all 90 Broncos players reported to camp, with no holdouts, and the team is working on new uniforms and exploring the possibility of building a new stadium.

sports2 years ago

Brandon McManus Finds New Home with Jaguars, Cowboys Continue Kicker Search

Kicker Brandon McManus, who was released by the Denver Broncos, could be headed to the Dallas Cowboys, who need a kicker after failing to draft one. The Cowboys' current kicker, Tristan Vizcaino, has only made 11 field goals in his NFL career. The team's previous kicker, Brett Maher, was solid during the regular season but struggled in the postseason. McManus has kicked for the Broncos for nine seasons after losing a training-camp competition with the Giants in 2014.

sports2 years ago

Broncos shake up special teams with new signings and workouts.

The Denver Broncos will work out kicker Brett Maher, who was with Broncos coach Sean Payton in New Orleans in 2021, to replace Brandon McManus. Maher made 90.6 percent of his field goal attempts and 94.3 percent of his extra points in the regular season in 2022, but developed a case of the yips in the postseason, missing four extra points and having another blocked.

sports2 years ago

Cowboys assistant coach John Fassel open to considering anyone as kicker.

The Dallas Cowboys are considering all options for their kicker search, including veterans like Mason Crosby, Robbie Gould, and Ryan Succop, as well as younger players and those from the XFL and USFL. The team currently has only one kicker on the roster, Tristan Vizcaino, who has limited experience. Former Cowboys kicker Brett Maher is also available but has not been re-signed. Special teams coach John Fassel prefers a veteran option for the open competition.

sports2 years ago

Cowboys ST coordinator open to all options for new kicker addition.

The Dallas Cowboys are considering all options for their kicker position, including veterans like Mason Crosby, Robbie Gould, and Ryan Succop, as well as younger players and those from other leagues. Special teams coordinator John Fassel said that anyone on Earth who is not currently on the team is under consideration. The team is likely to bring in a veteran closer to training camp to compete with current kicker Tristan Vizcaino, but Fassel noted that bringing back Brett Maher is not off the table.