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Packers Successfully Acquire Kicker James Turner via Waivers The Green Bay Packers have added James Turner to their kicking competition, making it a three-way battle for the starting spot. Turner, a rookie out of Michigan, was claimed off waivers after being cut by the Lions. He had a successful season with the Wolverines, setting a … Read more
Renowned Kicking Coach Doug Blevins Passes Away at Age 60, Known for Training College and NFL Players Doug Blevins, a successful coach of college and N.F.L. kickers despite having cerebral palsy, passed away at age 60 due to esophageal cancer. He never played football, but studied kicking techniques and mechanics extensively. Over his career, Blevins … Read more
“Belichick Accused of Kicking Underinflated Footballs Against Kansas City” New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick raised concerns about underinflated footballs used in the first half of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He stated that the kicking footballs were underinflated by 2-2.5 pounds and deferred to the NFL for an explanation. The league’s spokesperson … Read more