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Prater’s Problem: An In-Depth Look at The Denver Broncos’ Kicker
Published: May 27, 2009
In the 2008 offseason, former Broncos' head coach Mike Shanahan decided not to resign beloved kicker Jason Elam. Elam had kicked four game-winning field goals the previous season, but Shanahan wouldn't give up the cash. He wanted a player who had a powerful leg and was good at kickoffs, so he let Elam slip away to Atlanta.
How can you replace a player who is the franchise leader in points and games played? Its certainly isn't easy. You need a guy with a powerful leg and an unbreakable spirit. The answer: Matt Prater?
Matt Prater is a simple man from a small town in Ohio. The 5'10", 180-pound kicker isn't hard to figure out. Here's a look at his 2008 statistics:
Yard Range: FG% for Yard Range (makes/attempts)
1-29 yards: 87.5% (7/8)
30-39 yards: 88.9% (8/9)
40-49 yards: 45.5% (5/11)
50-plus yards: 83.3% (5/6)
As you can see, Matt Prate...
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