have 'open competition' at kicker

[nate505]

Originally Posted by JAFF

How many kickers meet that?

That can hit a 50 yard FG? Most in the NFL.

Here are the five kickers who had under 50% success rates from 50+.

Greg Zuerlein: 3/9
Joey Slye: 1/6
Mike Badgley: 2/6
Wil Lutz: 1/3
Rodrigo: 1/3

However, all of them other than RB have career averages of 50% or more about 50%, so they'll get a bit of a pass. My guess is for a guy like Slye, a year or two of 1/6 performances will get him out of the league really quickly.

Granted, I didn't see all these kickers and how they missed, but what was concerning about RB was the fact he didn't seem to have enough leg on his misses.

In fairness to RB though (and it does feel like I'm bashing him too much), he is quite accurate below 50 yards (91%), so I have to admit part of my statement earlier was incorrect. If he can just get his accuracy above 50 yards better I hope he has a long career here.

[Oldcolt]

Article says Blankenship has improved leg strength, is hitting from 65 yards. Would be nice

https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2021/...cking-improve/