Later four extra digits missing In Monday’s 31-14 wild-card round playoff victory over the Dallas Cowboys, head coach Mike McCarthy said the team’s faith in kicker Brett Maher hasn’t wavered.
Despite McCarthy’s vote of confidence in Maher, cowboy Kicker Tristan Vizcaino was selected to join the practice squad this week.
“Player acquisition is a 365-days-a-year thing,” McCarthy said Thursday via NFL Network in response to the roster moves.
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Brett Maher (19) of the Dallas Cowboys misses an extra point during the first quarter of an NFC wild-card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Fla.
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McCarthy also noted that the team continues to pursue ways to add depth to its roster.
But the head coach pointed out that the week of practice before the divisional round game san francisco 49ers Will be important for Maher.
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Maihar one nfl game Since 1932 state tracking began. In the fourth quarter, McCarthy decided to go for a fourth down rather than send Maher down the field for a 35-yard field goal attempt.
After the game, McCarthy acknowledged the importance of Maher to the team going into the next playoff game.
“We need Brett,” McCarthy said, according to NFL.com. “He understands it, so we need to get it back this week and get him ready to go. Obviously, kicking off at an outdoor stadium in Santa Clara. Yeah, he’s frustrated. We need him. We need him.” Needs him to focus. He’s been super clutch for us all year, but that’s the plan.”
Brett Maher of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after missing an extra point during the third quarter in an NFC wild-card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Fla.
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McCarthy doubled down on his stance on Thursday. “It doesn’t erode the trust we have with Brett,” McCarthy said, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Maher and Vizcaino were both scheduled to kick off Thursday’s practice as the team evaluates options going into the weekend.
“I think the fact that we’ll have a chance to see Tristan, I’m looking forward to seeing him in action today. I think he’s a talented young kicker,” McCarthy said.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy reacts during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Arlington, Texas.
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Vizcaino has spent time with the Patriots and Cardinals this season. He made all five field goals he made during the 2022 season.
This will be his second stint with the Cowboys. He previously signed with Dallas in 2020.
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Vizcaino has gone 11-for-12 from field goals in his career and has converted 15 of 20 PATs.