Austin MacGinness
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Just amazing he can’t land a steady NFL gig. I don’t get it.
I agree but there are always FA kickers on the market who are at least somewhat proven. A lot of times guys who were serviceable get cut to make way for money that goes to another position of more importance. He just needs a shot and he hasn't received it yet. His window may be closing but I hope not.
I've seen some of the crap that NFL kickers miss. I couldn't do a thing if I was in their position, but you know who could? Austin MacGinness. Consistent as hell.
It is just an extremely tough gig to get. Kickers last forever in the league, so spots don't come available that often. Even less so because coaches like to stick to the names and faces that they believe they can trust. So, new kickers have a harder time breaking into the pack of the trusted few. Then there is a steady stream of new kickers each year, so the numbers game is always against you.
Kickoffs are as important to NFL teams as FG. I think they’re wrong, but that’s what it is.
Mac missed a 40 yard attempt against the Chargers on Saturday. If you're trying to latch on as a FA, that's tough to overcome. He'll probably be on a list of guys who might get another call at some point.
Seriously? That's uncharacteristic. I'll eat crow for that one. Honestly had no idea.
Damn.
No crow eating is required. Even the best kickers can miss from short distance, but when you're trying to make a team as a FA, it's tough to overcome that.
