Is it wise for the Packers to stick with kicker Brandon McManus? | Mailbag
Pete Dougherty responds to reader questions on the Packers. One wonders why general manager Brian Gutekunst would bring back kicker Brandon McManus.
GREEN BAY − Green Bay Press-Gazette and PackersNews columnist Pete Dougherty responds to reader questions on the hot topics of the Green Bay Packers ’ offseason. The following is an excerpt from this week’s story . For the full story, click here .
Michael: Brandon McManus is 1-for-4 on field goals in his two playoff games with the Packers . In what universe does that merit a $1M roster bonus? There were several elite veteran kickers available in free agency; it’s mind-boggling that Brian Gutekunst chose to stick with McManus.
Dougherty: I can’t say I find the decision mind-boggling, though after the Packers’ playoff loss to the Bears I have to admit I thought the missed kicks more likely than not would cost McManus his job. But there were no elite kickers available in free agency that I know of. Nick Folk was the biggest name available, and he’s a 41-year old who signed for $4.
5M this year. There is no getting around that McManus’ missed kicks against the Bears – two field goals and an extra point – were huge. He makes his kicks, the Packers win that game.
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