After watching Brett Maher struggle immensely during the 2023 NFL playoffs, the Cowboys decided that they needed a new kicker. They got bold when choosing their successor to Maher.
Rather than target an established NFL kicker, the Cowboys signed Brandon Aubrey out of the USFL. Aubrey was a good-looking prospect, as he had a strong leg and had been among the USFL’s best and most accurate kickers during its first two seasons.
But Aubrey didn’t have any NFL experience when Dallas signed him. In fact, he hadn’t even played football in college; he played soccer during his days at Notre Dame. So, if Aubrey and Tristan Vizcaino didn’t work out, the Cowboys would have had to scramble to find a solution.
However, Aubrey quickly proved that he does belong in the NFL. He has looked great during his rookie season and has already broken the NFL’s record for consecutive field-goal makes to begin his career.
But Aubrey didn’t have any NFL experience when Dallas signed him. In fact, he hadn’t even played football in college; he played soccer during his days at Notre Dame. So, if Aubrey and Tristan Vizcaino didn’t work out, the Cowboys would have had to scramble to find a solution.
However, Aubrey quickly proved that he does belong in the NFL. He has looked great during his rookie season and has already broken the NFL’s record for consecutive field-goal makes to begin his career.
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