Redskins release Kai Forbath, sign Dustin Hopkins

[Buffalo Bob]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Important statistical perspective:



So 87% over the last 3 years is only good for 19th in the NFL. These days kickers are way more accurate than they ever were before. Don't go thinking they necessarily threw the baby out with the bathwater here, Kai's supposed strength as a FG kicker isn't really a strength at all.

I don't think you can take those statistics at face value. A kicker whose home field is a dome, outdoor turf, or grass in a good weather city has an advantage.