Signed by Cowboys Cowboys sign K Greg Zeurlein

[NorthwestDallas40]

Fair enough -- averaged 90% over a 3 year period, sure. But "prior 3 years, he had hit 90%" read like he made 90% of his FGs 3 seasons in a row.

He no doubt had a strong run from 2016-18. Let's hope he can replicate that, because he's not going anywhere with that guaranteed salary.

You are correct, sir. My bad about phrasing it that way... I will take 87, 95 or 86! But more than that, he is a weapon on kickoffs/field position and legitimately puts us in scoring position every time we cross midfield

 

[kumizi]

Patrik Walker wrong again.

 

[ItzKelz]

Can you read??? He was injured last year. Geez.

We had the most accurate kicker in the history of the game and he got hurt. Do you mind reminding me how that ended?

 

[Typhus]

The same one who advocated for Forbath while you cheerleaders were fine with Maher?

Btw, when a once great team goes through over two decades of futility, any rational fan should become a malcontent. Otherwise their opinion isn't worth reading. They live in a fantasy world. Like South Park, for instance.

Love me some Cartman.

 

[kumizi]

Forbath career 86.8%
Zuerlein career 82%

 

[Proof]

Didn’t you get enough last year of long FG’s missed and short fields for the other team to score 7 points, not 3.

What the heck was wrong with Forbath? He was 100% on FG’s last year and Zuerlien was less than 75%?

Please not another big strong leg that can’t kick straight!!

Maher was just a leg. Greg has a really good history to go along with the cannon. I look at it this way, he had to have a down year to even be available. Hoping it’s our gain, and if not, Kai is still in the fold

 

[Typhus]

Hmmmm.... Archer's normally more reliable than that.

Zuerlein still wins if it's a preseason performance tie, but can't rule Forbath out, then.

Why settle for just one.

 

[jnday]

forbath was good in limited opportunity last year but has not been great his career, this is an upgrade, and when games are on the line, I’d prefer the better kicker

From the comments posted here, Forbath is top ten in made FG in his career.

 

[Rogerthat12]

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[QuincyCarterEra]

This was the story originally referenced in the OP, saying nothing about a guarantee...

I see just now that Archer is reporting a $3.5 mil guarantee.

No reason to doubt Archer's correct, and yes, that does flip that script. I suppose they signed Forbath then as a fallback if they couldn't get a deal done with Zuerlein.

Did you think a $7.5M, three year deal would have $0 guaranteed?

 

[mattjames2010]

Bad year last year and had some injuries the past 3 years. Hopefully he gets back to his 2016 self.

Can't believe he's already 32 years old.

 

[TwelfthStar]

hopefully he'll regain his old form.....wonder what # he'll wear, #1 probably?

I’d guess either 2 or 5

 

[12+88=7]

Not much of a competition when the coach brought his guy over. Anyone who believes Forbath has a shot at being the kicker next year, I have a bridge to sell you.

LA has no kicker. Just trade Forbath for a 7th round pick and get something out of this.

 

[Loso86]

Sooooo, we signed Forbath why, again?

Cause Rams were going to sign Z but ended up resigning Brockers and had no more money

 

[DandyDon52]

I wonder why the Rams did not resign him??
Does that make sense?

 

[jnday]

Was there any incoming kickers in the upcoming draft that looks good? I would have rather drafted a K instead of overspend on a K that is not as accurate as the K on the rooster.

 

[Alexander]

Patrik Walker wrong again.

What is with all the hate? There are bigger culprits like Mike Fisher out there who are wrong far more often.

 

[jnday]

I wonder why the Rams did not resign him??
Does that make sense?

The same reason why Maher did not keep his job.

 

[jnday]

He was injured last year. He is the best kicker in football!!!

He is only as good as his last season.