News: PFT: Cowboys "likely" to add a kicker before training camp

[thunderpimp91]

How much of a contract can he command after his missed extra point extravaganza?
Minimum contract allowed is all he gonna get at this point.

And that may be true, but you look at it from mahers perspective and he was a pro bowl caliber K during the regular season. The guy has never made $1M in a season in the NFL, so I can imagine the guy was hoping to cash in this offseason in what may be his last chance as he’s now north of 30. I wouldn’t blame him at all at trying for a decent payday with guaranteed money attached to it, but that may also be a big part in why he’s still a free agent.

 

[rambo2]

It was so funny with the kicker panic last year. Then they bring in Maher and the fans complained about that and he had a solid year.

 

[gimmesix]

It was so funny with the kicker panic last year. Then they bring in Maher and the fans complained about that and he had a solid year.

I had a lot of hope in the rookie they picked up last year, and then he proved unreliable. Wasn't too excited about Maher because I thought we were getting the player he had been throughout his career. Turns out he found his focus in New Orleans, kept it through most of the regular season with us, then lost it at the end and in the playoffs.

The player I wanted us to pick up for at least competition for Maher was Eddie Piniero. Had a similar season to Maher's without the season-ending meltdown.

 

[gimmesix]

I think they will bring back Maher. Just seeing if anything else becomes available

I think they will bring in one of the USFL guys. They seem to really be hinting at that. I'd be OK with Matt Coghlin. He didn't miss an extra point in college (148-148) and seems to have become reliable on field goals as well. He's 16 of 17 this year.

Brandon Aubrey is also doing quite well (11 of 12 FGs, 27 of 27 PATs) and has only been playing football for a few years after being a college and professional soccer player. He might be easier to sign than Coghlin because he's from Plano, Texas.

In fact, I'd bring them both in and let best man win.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Thanks, but they need to get cracking

Why?

 

[Hawkeye0202]

This is interesting.......they saying they will likely add another kicker before training camp but what does that mean? You've ready targeted a particular play or two and you know he's not signing with another team. I mean if there is a guy out there you like........why wait or risk him signing elsewhere.

 

[rambo2]

This is interesting.......they saying they will likely add another kicker before training camp but what does that mean? You've ready targeted a particular play or two and you know he's not signing with another team. I mean if there is a guy out there you like........why wait or risk him signing elsewhere.

It means they will have 2 kickers in camp. I bet that they do find a kicker and will have 1 for opening day. If he doesn't kick well, they will get another one.

 

[plasticman]

Likely?

Add 2.

 

[john van brocklin]

Why?

The longer they wait, the fewer players they will have to select from.

 

[john van brocklin]

And that may be true, but you look at it from mahers perspective and he was a pro bowl caliber K during the regular season. The guy has never made $1M in a season in the NFL, so I can imagine the guy was hoping to cash in this offseason in what may be his last chance as he’s now north of 30. I wouldn’t blame him at all at trying for a decent payday with guaranteed money attached to it, but that may also be a big part in why he’s still a free agent.

Teams are not gonna ignore his EPIC meltdown against the Bucs.
He also missed an XP against the skins and 49ers.
You have to be automatic on XPs in the close games.
His value has to be at the league minimum....

 

[rambo2]

The longer they wait, the fewer players they will have to select from.

Just like last year. They do have 1 on the roster and will add another 1. Are you worried that there are only 31 kickers on the planet?

 

[rambo2]

Teams are not gonna ignore his EPIC meltdown against the Bucs.
He also missed an XP against the skins and 49ers.
You have to be automatic on XPs in the close games.
His value has to be at the league minimum....

He had a very good season.

 

[rambo2]

The longer they wait, the fewer players they will have to select from.

The Cowboys kicker was perfect today. How about that?

 

[shabazz]

The longer they wait, the fewer players they will have to select from.

i wonder why some here think that it’s better to wait until the options are fewer?

Jerry has had that philosophy for years and we see how well that’s paid off…..ergo the dumpster diving for free agents that either are retired or that no other teams want.

 

[shabazz]

The Cowboys kicker was perfect today. How about that?

One day of perfection is all we need. No further proof needed

 

[rambo2]

i wonder why some here think that it’s better to wait until the options are fewer?

Jerry has had that philosophy for years and we see how well that’s paid off…..ergo the dumpster diving for free agents that either are retired or that no other teams want.

At this point the options shouldn't change much. Every team already has a kicker.

 

[rambo2]

i wonder why some here think that it’s better to wait until the options are fewer?

Jerry has had that philosophy for years and we see how well that’s paid off…..ergo the dumpster diving for free agents that either are retired or that no other teams want.

Right now there are 46 kickers on nfl rosters. At least 14 of them will be available in August.

 

[rambo2]

The longer they wait, the fewer players they will have to select from.

They actually will have more because there are 46 kickers on nfl rosters now

 

[rambo2]

One day of perfection is all we need. No further proof needed

More than several kickers will be involved in the final decision.

 

[Pantone282C]

Teams are not gonna ignore his EPIC meltdown against the Bucs.
He also missed an XP against the skins and 49ers.
You have to be automatic on XPs in the close games.
His value has to be at the league minimum....