Green Bay Packers Ink Kicker To 3-Year Deal

The Green Bay Packers were spoiled for years at the kicker position. Mason Crosby spent 16 seasons with the team and made many huge kicks in his career. When he retired, the team struggled to find a suitable option. They drafted Anders Carlson two years ago, but he failed to show consistency. Early last season, there was a rotating cast of characters that tried to win the job. None of them worked out. After week 6, the Packers signed veteran kicker Brandon McManus, hoping he would be able to solve the kicking woes. He did that and then some. He kicked game-winning field goals in his first two weeks and was solid the whole year. The team rewarded him with a three-year contract on Tuesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the deal is a three-year, $15.3 million contract. This includes a $5 million signing bonus. While it may seem like a lot to spend on a kicker, Green Bay Packers fans know the value of having a reliable player. Any time a kicker came on the field, heart rates went up, and frustrations mounted wit