Tagged: Matt Bryant (24 Results)
Factoid: Younghoe Koo
Another big game for Younghoe Koo today. When the Falcons signed him halfway through last season (as a replacement for struggling Matt Bryant) I don’t think anyone realized how good he was going to be. more »
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Kicking competition coming to Atlanta
Atlanta head coach Dan Quinn said on Tuesday that the Falcons plan to add another kicker to compete with incumbent kicker YOUNGHOE KOO. The Falcons had a revolving door at the… More kicker position last season, before finally settling on Koo. Koo made 23 of his 26 field-goal attempts and 15 of 16 extra points after taking over for GIORGIO TAVECCHIO and MATT BRYANT. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Falcons sign K Koo to one-year deal
The Atlanta Falcons signed kicker YOUNGHOE KOO to a one-year contract extension this week. Koo took over kicking duties last season after the Falcons released long-time kicker MATT BRYANT. Koo, 25, made 23 of 26 field-goal attempts and 15 of 16 extra-point tries.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Falcons cut veteran kicker Bryant
The Atlanta Falcons released veteran kicker MATT BRYANT on Tuesday. The team signed YOUNGHOE KOO to replace him. Koo last kicked in the NFL for the Chargers in 2017. Bryant is… More the team’s all-time points leader, but he made just 9 of 14 field-goal attempts this season. Bryant, 44, missed two of his four kicks in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fantasy News: Kicking carousel
There’s still one modest-sized domino left to fall, but I think we can now call the kicker rankings pretty much final. The vast majority of teams have settled on their guys. more »
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Kicker Bryant to try out with Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to bring in kicker MATT BRYANT for a tryout. Bryant, 44, played previously for the Falcons but he parted ways with the team during the offseason.… More Current kicker GIORGIO TAVECCHIO has struggled throughout the preseason, prompting Atlanta to look for possible alternatives. The Falcons also signed kicker BLAIR WALSH on Saturday. Less
Source: Team Website
Around the NFL: Matt Bryant
If I were walking into a draft today, I would think about using my last pick on Matt Bryant. He’s not even on a team, but I think he’s got a chance to be a top-5 kicker. more »
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Free agent kicker Bryant could return to Bucs
Free agent kicker MATT BRYANT was recently released by the Atlanta Falcons, but he thinks he still has a few good years remaining and is not considering retirement. Bryant said this week that a return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is “definitely an option”.
Source: ESPN.com
Factoid: Extra points
The NFL moved extra points back by 13 yards back in 2015, and I really like the change. Previously, PATs were almost meaningless; only a few would be missed all year. Now the success rate tends to hover around 94 percent, with key misses showing up from time to time. more »
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Falcons cut Matt Bryant
The Atlanta Falcons cut kicker MATT BRYANT, who was with the team for ten seasons. Bryant, who will turn 44 in May, said he doesn’t plan to retire. Atlanta is expected to keep GIORGIO TAVECCHIO, who filled-in nicely last season while Bryant was out with an injury.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Around the NFL: Falcons dumping Bryant
Free agency is just around the corner, and some key kickers will be on the move. The Falcons are parting ways with Matt Bryant. The Patriots might not be far behind with Stephen Gostkowski. more »
Bryant to return for Falcons
Atlanta kicker MATT BRYANT will return to action when the Falcons host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Bryant has been out with an injury, with GIORGIO TAVECCHIO filling in admirably during his absence. The Falcons are actually expected to keep both kickers, possibly through the end of the season.
Source: Team Blog
Bryant ready to return?
Atlanta kicker MATT BRYANT participated fully in Thursday’s practice for the first time since suffering a strained right hamstring in mid-October. Bryant appears ready to return for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. GIORGIO TAVECCHIO handled place-kicking duties while Bryant was out but his fantasy days appear to be numbered.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Falcons kicker Bryant out vs. Browns
Atlanta kicker MATT BRYANT will miss his third consecutive game when the Falcons play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Bryant has been out with an injured hamstring but GIORGIO TAVECCHIO has filled in nicely in his absence.
Source: Team Website
Falcons kicker Bryant out vs. Washington
Atlanta kicker MATT BRYANT’s right hamstring is still not in working order, meaning that he will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday. GIORGIO TAVECCHIO will handle the kicking duties for… More Bryant. Tavecchio filled in nicely in Week 7, earning the special teams player of the week honor for his efforts. Less
Source: ESPN.com