Kicker is one of the NFL’s most thankless jobs, right up there with offensive linemen and long snappers. Only the truly elite ones get talked about for the good things they do; otherwise, if you’re being discussed by fans it’s because you messed up.
It’s why we find ourselves discussing Greg Zuerlein this week. The kicker missed a 43-yard field goal in the first quarter on Sunday, and it was quickly brought up again when the Cowboys ended up losing by three points. There was a similar sentiment when Zuerlein missed a 31-yard field goal against the Buccaneers in Week 1 before Dallas lost by two points.