Cowboys searching for kickers 'on the road' following Brett Maher debacle

Dallas Cowboys particular groups coordinator John Fassel was utterly candid with the press Saturday when he revealed that the group was desperately within the hunt for a brand new kicker, a direct results of Brett Maher lacking 4 further factors within the Wid-Card Spherical of the 2022-23 NFL Playoffs.

Fassel, 49, made the stunning revelation following a rookie minicamp, stating that the Cowboys are even contemplating “veterans on the road.”

“We’ve got Tristan [Vizcaino] on the roster,” Fassel stated. “Anyone else on Earth who will not be on the staff proper now, is into account. That is everybody actually.

“I believe we’ve a whole lot of completely different guys that we’re nonetheless trying at-XFL, USFL, veterans on the road, youthful guys who nonetheless have not discovered a method.”

Vizcaino, 26, is at present the one placekicker on the Dallas roster. He has solely tried 12 discipline targets in his four-year NFL profession.

Brett Maher may return to Cowboys

Fassel didn’t rule out deliver Maher again yet another 12 months. The free agent kicker went 29-for-32 in discipline targets through the common season, however had one terrible sport.

“I believe the whole lot’s on the desk,” Fassel stated. “Let’s face it. When you take a look at Brett, he had a terrific 12 months. He had a foul sport. However he performed 22 video games. However he had a foul sport and a half.

“I believe all people’s on the desk. I am happy with what Brett did right here. If he will get a shot right here or elsewhere, I am certain he’ll carry out nicely.”

Maher’s horrible sport in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t preserve the Cowboys from advancing, although it is nonetheless sufficient to make administration query his psychological toughness.

Jerry Jones owns Cowboys, so something is feasible

When Fassel stated Dallas is contemplating taking a look at “veterans on the road,” he doubtless meant free agent kickers who have not performed in a season or two, so do not maintain your breath for Pat McAfee, who is just three years older than Maher and doing loopy issues contained in the WWE ring.

Jerry Jones owns the Cowboys, although, so something is feasible. Maybe it will be an “Invincible” scenario. You already know, the Disney film starring Mark Wahlberg through which the Philadelphia Eagles maintain open tryouts.

Fassel did say “the whole lot is on the desk,” however the most-likely situation appears to be that Maher will return to the staff.

Robbie Gould is at present a free agent and would supply loads of expertise on the place to assist Vizcaino develop. The one drawback is that the 40-year-old does not wish to play for Dallas.