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Disclaimer: The author realizes that the 2021 Steelers are probably not going to have much salary cap room to pony up much money for free agents. However, you never know what they have planned and it’s the author’s responsibility to highlight the free agent options.
The Steelers are in pretty good shape at the placekicker position with Chris Boswell. However, The Boz has struggled with injuries the past couple of years. Pittsburgh is most likely not in the market for a new leg. But should the Steelers decide that they need to address the position in free agency, this is who is looking for a deal at the position.
ONCE AGAIN. THE AUTHOR REALIZES THAT THE STEELERS DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS FOR MANY OF THESE PLAYERS. HOWEVER, THIS IS THE LIST OF WHO IS AVAILABLE TO THE ENTIRE LEAGUE AND THE STEELERS. YOU CAN CRITICIZE THE IDIOT AUTHOR ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER OR BLEACHER REPORT COMMENTS SECTION FOR WASTING YOUR TIME AND NOT KNOWING ANYTHING AT ALL, AGAIN AND AGAIN. HOWEVER, THESE WILL CONTINUE TO APPEAR.
Most Notable Free Agent Kickers
Younghoe Koo - Atlanta Falcons
Age 26, 5’10”/185 lbs.
Field Goals Made/Field Goals Attempted: 37/39, Field Goal %: 94.9%, Career Field Goal %: 88.7%, Field Goals from 0-19 Yards: 0/0, Field Goals from 20-29 Yards: 10/10, Field Goals from 30-39 yards: 11/12, Field Goals from 40-49 yards: 8/9, Field Goals from 50+ yards: 8/8, Longest Field Goal: 54, Extra Points Made/Attempted: 33/36, Kickoff Average: 63.0 yards, Touchback %: 42.4%
Field Goals: 67.6 (Above Average), Kickoffs: 65.9 (Above Average)
Younghoe Koo is turning into one of the top kickers in the NFL. Koo only missed two field goals last season in 39 attempts and was perfect on eight kicks over 50 yards. Koo’s strong leg makes the South Korean-born kicker very marketable.
Cairo Santos - Chicago Bears
Age 29, 5’8”/160 lbs.
Field Goals Made/Field Goals Attempted: 30/32, Field Goal %: 93.8%, Career Field Goal %: 83.1%, Field Goals from 0-19 Yards: 0/0, Field Goals from 20-29 Yards: 9/9, Field Goals from 30-39 yards: 10/10, Field Goals from 40-49 yards: 9/10, Field Goals from 50+ yards: 2/3, Longest Field Goal: 55, Extra Points Made/Attempted: 36/37, Kickoff Average: 61.1 yards, Touchback %: 48.8%
Field Goals: 85.0 (Elite), Kickoffs: 63.8 (Average)
The Brazilian kicker is very accurate, 30-32 last year, but his leg strength over 50 yards is questionable.
Stephen Gostkowski - Tennessee Titans
Age 37, 6’1”/215 lbs.
Field Goals Made/Field Goals Attempted: 18/26, Field Goal %: 69.2%, Career Field Goal %: 86.3%, Field Goals from 0-19 Yards: 0/0, Field Goals from 20-29 Yards: 2/3, Field Goals from 30-39 yards: 4/5, Field Goals from 40-49 yards: 5/10, Field Goals from 50+ yards: 7/8, Longest Field Goal: 55, Extra Points Made/Attempted: 46/48, Kickoff Average: 62.1 yards, Touchback %: 59.3%
Field Goals: 60.0 (Average), Kickoffs: 65.9 (Above Average)
The seventh-most accurate kicker in NFL history had a terrible start to the 2020 season for the Titans making only 10 of 17 to start the season, He rebounded, though, to go 8 for 9 to close the season.
Zane Gonzalez - Arizona Cardinals
Age 26, 6’0”/202 lbs.
Field Goals Made/Field Goals Attempted: 16/22, Field Goal %: 72.7%, Career Field Goal %: 78.0%, Field Goals from 0-19 Yards: 0/0, Field Goals from 20-29 Yards: 4/4, Field Goals from 30-39 yards: 2/2, Field Goals from 40-49 yards: 8/13, Field Goals from 50+ yards: 2/3, Longest Field Goal: 56, Extra Points Made/Attempted: 97.4%, Kickoff Average: 63.3 yards, Touchback %: 55.4%
Field Goals: 59.3 (Average), Kickoffs: 67.8 (Above Average)
Gonzalez is coming off of a rough year, after a 31 for 35 season in 2019. The 26-year old has a strong leg and has hit four field goals over 50 yards over the past two seasons.
Ryan Succop - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age 34, 6’2”/218 lbs.
Field Goals Made/Field Goals Attempted: 28/31, Field Goal %: 90.3%, Career Field Goal %: 83.0%, Field Goals from 0-19 Yards: 1/1, Field Goals from 20-29 Yards: 10/10, Field Goals from 30-39 yards: 9/9, Field Goals from 40-49 yards: 7/9, Field Goals from 50+ yards: 1/2, Longest Field Goal: 50, Extra Points Made/Attempted: 52/57, Kickoff Average: 16.0 yards, Touchback %: 0%
Field Goals: 66.9 (Above Average), Kickoffs: 60.0 (Average)
Succop provided much-needed stability to the Super Bowl champions after a long search for a reliable kicker. Succop was successful on 28 of 31 kicks in 2021 for a 90.3% rate. In the postseason, the Bucs enjoyed a perfect 9/9 on postseason field goals on their way to their second World Championship.
Other Free Agent Kickers
Randy Bullock - Cincinnati Bengals
Cody Parkey - Cleveland Browns
Matt Prater - Detroit Lions
Nick Folk - New England Patriots
Dustin Hopkins - Washington Football Team
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