Posted on Aug 27

Packers cut kicker Anders Carlson following playoff miss, emphasize need for improvement

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The Green Bay Packers have released kicker Anders Carlson following his missed field goal attempt in the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Why it matters: The decision to part ways with Carlson highlights the team's commitment to excellence and their willingness to make changes when necessary.

Carlson's struggles with accuracy, including missing 13 kicks in 19 regular-season and playoff games, raised concerns about his reliability as a kicker.
The Packers aim to field a strong roster capable of competing at the highest level, and an inconsistent kicker can significantly impact game outcomes.

By the numbers: Carlson's field goal rate of 81.8% during the regular season ranked 25th among kickers. His overall success rate on field goals, including playoffs, stood at 82.9%.

Yes, but: While Carlson showed improvement over the course of the season, the Packers are looking for greater consistency and reliability from their kicking position.

General manager Brian Gutekunst acknowledged Carlson's progress but emphasized the need for further improvement.

What to watch: The Packers will now explore options for a new kicker, both internally and externally.

Veteran Greg Joseph, who was signed in March, presents a potential option, but it remains uncertain if he will secure the starting role.
The team may also consider other available kickers in the market to ensure they find the right fit for the upcoming season.

What's next: Head coach Matt LaFleur indicated that the decision on the opening-day kicker has yet to be made, deferring to Gutekunst.

The Packers will likely conduct thorough evaluations and assessments to identify the best candidate for the position.

Quotes:

Gutekunst on Carlson's performance: "He's got to improve... I thought he did some really good things this year and he improved as the year went on, but that's going to be important, and competition is going to be part of that."
LaFleur on the opening-day kicker: "You know, that's not even a question for me, to be honest with you... We've got a really good sample size, and then we'll see what happens just around the league."

The bottom line: The Packers' decision to release Carlson reflects their commitment to fielding a reliable kicking game and underscores their pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the team. Finding a consistent and accurate replacement will be crucial as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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Packers cut kicker Anders Carlson following playoff miss, emphasize need for improvement

The Green Bay Packers have released kicker Anders Carlson following his missed field goal attempt in the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Why it matters: The decision to part ways with Carlson highlights the team's commitment to excellence and their willingness to make changes when necessary.

Carlson's struggles with accuracy, including missing 13 kicks in 19 regular-season and playoff games, raised concerns about his reliability as a kicker.

The Packers aim to field a strong roster capable of competing at the highest level, and an inconsistent kicker can significantly impact game outcomes.

By the numbers: Carlson's field goal rate of 81.8% during the regular season ranked 25th among kickers. His overall success rate on field goals, including playoffs, stood at 82.9%.

Yes, but: While Carlson showed improvement over the course of the season, the Packers are looking for greater consistency and reliability from their kicking position.

General manager Brian Gutekunst acknowledged Carlson's progress but emphasized the need for further improvement.

What to watch: The Packers will now explore options for a new kicker, both internally and externally.

Veteran Greg Joseph, who was signed in March, presents a potential option, but it remains uncertain if he will secure the starting role.

The team may also consider other available kickers in the market to ensure they find the right fit for the upcoming season.

What's next: Head coach Matt LaFleur indicated that the decision on the opening-day kicker has yet to be made, deferring to Gutekunst.

The Packers will likely conduct thorough evaluations and assessments to identify the best candidate for the position.

Quotes:

Gutekunst on Carlson's performance: "He's got to improve... I thought he did some really good things this year and he improved as the year went on, but that's going to be important, and competition is going to be part of that."

LaFleur on the opening-day kicker: "You know, that's not even a question for me, to be honest with you... We've got a really good sample size, and then we'll see what happens just around the league."