One of the Dallas Cowboys’ most criticized moves from the past offseason was reuniting with former kicker Brett Maher. Once dumped mid-season for his erratic performance, Maher returned in 2022 and is currently one of the most accurate kickers in the league. It’s a perfect example of how scouts and coaches can sometimes see what we can’t.
Before Maher rejoined the roster, Dallas had certainly backed itself into a corner with its kicking situation. Veteran Greg Zuerlein was released back in March for his own accuracy issues during a two-year run with the team. The Cowboys took a seemingly passive approach to replacing Zuerlein, adding the inexperienced Chris Naggar and UDFA Jonathan Garibay.