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3 Rookie Kickers Cowboys Should Target in 2020

3 Rookie Kickers Cowboys Should Target in 2020

Safety, cornerback, defensive end, tight end, wide receiver. We’ve heard about all of these positions being a need for the Dallas Cowboys as we head to the 2020 NFL Draft. But what about kicker? Dallas went through most of the season with an inconsistent Brett Maher as a … Read more

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Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez

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Dallas Cowboys 2020 Offseason Preview: Special Teams

Special teams play was a big topic last year for the Dallas Cowboys and that will likely continue into the 2020 offseason. Kicker, punter, and long snapper may all be changing, and the arrival of a new coordinator could bring even more shakeup throughout the different units. With … Read more

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Should the Dallas Cowboys Trust Kai Forbath as Kicker in 2020?

The Dallas Cowboys made a late-season switch at kicker last year when they released Brett Maher and added veteran Kai Forbath. After Forbath was basically perfect for his three games, should Dallas entrust him with the job for the 2020 season? Forbath went 10-for-10 on field goals and … Read more

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Is Brett Maher the Dallas Cowboys Unquestioned Placekicker in 2019?

BREAKING: Cowboys Waive Kicker Brett Maher, Sign Kai Forbath

After missing three of four field goals over the last two weeks, Kicker Brett Maher has been waived by the Dallas Cowboys. They have signed veteran Kai Forbath to replace him following a workout earlier today. Maher was already one of the NFL’s least accurate kickers before Week … Read more

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Kicker Brett Maher Goes 0-2, But Cowboys Remain Supportive

While not the main reason that the Dallas Cowboys lost yesterday’s game to the Buffalo Bills, Kicker Brett Maher’s 0-2 performance on field goals certainly didn’t help. Jason Garrett and Stephen Jones both expressed support for Maher today, with Jones going so far as to declare that they … Read more

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Is Brett Maher the Dallas Cowboys Unquestioned Placekicker in 2019?

Brett Maher Named NFC Special Teams Player of Week 7, 2019

Brett Maher’s 63-yard field goal last Sunday may have been a drop in the bucket on the scoreboard for the Dallas Cowboys. But the historical significance of that kick, and it’s near record-breaking distance, helped Maher earn the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week award for Week … Read more

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Brett Maher Goes 1/3 on Field Goals, Time to Kick Rocks

The Dallas Cowboys did a lot of work this offseason to try and upgrade positions and mitigate perceived liabilities. However, one area they didn’t seem too concerned about was the kicker position. After watching Brett Maher’s performance so far in 2019 though, which got especially ugly in yesterday’s … Read more

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Dallas Cowboys 2019 Training Camp Preview: Special Teams

For years, the Dallas Cowboys enjoyed comfortable stability in their special teams groups. But 2019 has a big question mark at kicker, and how the Cowboys handle that spot could have a major impact on game outcomes. What does that mean for the 2019 training camp? Before we … Read more

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Should Cowboys Target Free Agent K Matt Bryant?

Should Cowboys Target Free Agent K Matt Bryant?

The Dallas Cowboys are headed for their second straight season without Dan Bailey. Last year, Brett Maher did a decent job as the team’s kicker but didn’t prove enough to be the unquestionable starter for the team going forward. However, the Cowboys haven’t done much to upgrade the … Read more

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Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez

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Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Special Teams

Some have argued that the words “kicker” and “punter” don’t belong in the same sentence as “NFL Draft.” But just last year, six special teams players were drafted by NFL teams. Could the Dallas Cowboys consider such a player with one of their 2019 draft picks? From 2009-2018, … Read more

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Dallas Cowboys 2019 Offseason Preview: Special Teams

While the Dallas Cowboys’ offseason conversations have centered on pass rushers, tight ends, and a certain safety from Seattle, we can’t forget about special teams. Dallas must make at least one move to carry last year’s group into 2019, and they may want to consider upgrades at least … Read more

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Should Cowboys Ride With Kicker Brett Maher in 2019?

You might think that kicker is one position the Dallas Cowboys aren’t worried about for 2019. However, despite winning two Player of the Week awards and setting a new Dallas record for longest field goal, Brett Maher’s performance in 2018 left plenty of room for improvement. When Maher … Read more

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