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The 5 best kickers in Washington Commanders franchise history
Dustin Hopkins Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
Special teams players matter, too. Kicker may not be a very valuable position in the NFL, but it certainly makes a significant difference in the crunch. At the end of the day, field goals and extra points are still points added to the scoreboard. There’s always going to be moments when the game comes down to the wire and it’s up to the kicker to win the game. Some have thrived more than others throughout the Washington Commanders' illustrious franchise history. Some great kickers have turned out for Washington over the years, especially during the glory days of the franchise in the 1970s and 1980s. Let’s take a minute to appreciate the best five kicking options who've ever worn the famous burgundy and gold. For determining the best kickers in franchise history, there’s not a whole lot you can look at. However, there are a few very important statistics and accolades to utilize. The first thing we looked at was their field goal percentage and field goals made during their tenure in Washington, along with their

This article first appeared on Riggo's Rag and was syndicated with permission.

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