All articles tagged with #kicker competition
The Los Angeles Rams are addressing their field goal operation issues by bringing back veteran long snapper Jake McQuaide and adding Harrison Mevis to compete with Joshua Karty for the kicker position, with McQuaide expected to be the long snapper against the 49ers, as part of their efforts to improve consistency ahead of the Week 10 game.
The Chicago Bears signed kicker Jake Moody to their practice squad, putting pressure on Cairo Santos to improve after a series of missed kicks and a costly kickoff error in their recent game, with the team considering a potential competition for the starting kicker position.
The Atlanta Falcons are considering bringing in competition for their kicker Younghoe Koo after his missed 44-yard field goal in Week 1, which has raised concerns about job security and game strategy. Coach Raheem Morris emphasized the need for a competitive edge and plans to evaluate external options, while Koo remains the team's kicker for now as he works to improve.
The Atlanta Falcons are considering bringing in new kickers to compete with Younghoe Koo after his recent struggles, including a career-low field goal percentage and missed attempts, prompting the team to seek better reliability at the position.
The Cleveland Browns lost to the Bengals 17-16, with rookie kicker Andre Szmyt missing crucial kicks, leading coach Kevin Stefanski to indicate that he is not considering bringing in competition for Szmyt at this time, despite the misses.
During NFL preseason, Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little made a remarkable 70-yard field goal, setting a new record for preseason play. The article also discusses the Bears' ongoing kicker competition between Cairo Santos and rookie Jonathan Kim, highlighting the excitement and unpredictability of preseason football.
The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran kicker Greg Joseph to compete with Anders Carlson, adding competition to the kicking position. Joseph, who has kicked in the NFL since 2018, spent the last three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and has a career field goal percentage of 82.6. The move comes after Carlson's inconsistent performance as a rookie kicker last season. It's unclear if Jack Podlesny will remain on the roster to compete with Carlson and Joseph, or if the Packers will move forward with just Carlson and Joseph in the competition.
The Green Bay Packers are seeking competition for kicker Anders Carlson after his inconsistent rookie year, considering both young and veteran kickers. The NFL is proposing several rules changes, including altering kickoffs and banning the hip-drop tackle, while the team also adds a new strength and conditioning assistant. Additionally, the Packers' beat writer sticks with a cornerback in mock drafts, and there's a humorous reaction to a player losing his jersey number.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur expressed the team's intention to add competition at every position, including kicker, following rookie kicker Anders Carlson's inconsistent performance in the 2023 season. The team's approach to the kicker position is under scrutiny, with limited cap space and the question of whether to invest in a veteran or use another draft pick on a specialist. The upcoming offseason will likely see increased focus on the kicker position as the Packers seek to address their kicking game.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived Rodrigo Blankenship, leaving Chase McLaughlin as the team's sole kicker. Blankenship, who signed with the Bucs in June, struggled in the preseason, while McLaughlin has been consistent. Blankenship had previously played for the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals, while McLaughlin has had stints with multiple teams throughout his career.
Former walk-on Adam Mihalek and redshirt freshman Trey Smack are battling it out for the field goal and extra point duties for the Florida Gators in the upcoming spring game. Mihalek won the job last year after an impressive showing in the spring game, but Smack is looking to showcase his skills this year. Both kickers may have a role in the upcoming season, and the competition could continue throughout the year.