Brandon McManus replacements: 5 best kickers Commanders should pursue feat. Jake Bates

Modified Jun 03, 2024 21:20 GMT

Is Jake Bates an option to replace Brandon McManus at the Commanders?

#3, Brett Maher

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Rams

Brett Maher had, by all accounts, a mixed 2023 season for the Los Angeles Rams. He initially alternated between the practice and active squads, then was released after struggling against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

But then Lucas Havrisik struggled, and he was wearing a Rams jersey again by the new year. He acquitted himself in this second stint, missing just one extra point attempt.

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And good thing that he is unsigned, because Commanders general manager Adam Peters may want to put out a feeler for him.

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Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

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