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Minnesota Vikings Waive Marshall Koehn; Kai Forbath wins kicker job - Daily Norseman - Guest - 09-02-2017
| [img]//t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSxaqKbS8UAhTPGICJVUWESbR6irnQMBsMyeZcG5wgr_bgrdq9yjpobSv1A3K4N-UF1Ots94S7K[/img] Daily Norseman | Daily Norseman Koehn showed a huge leg, but inconsistent accuracy probably cost him the kicker job. Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports. The Vikings have apparently decided upon who their kicker will be in 2017. And unfortunately for Marshall Koehn, it isn't him. Per Ian ... Kai Forbath wins battle for Minnesota Vikings kicker in 2017 Kai Forbath retains Vikings' kicking job |
Minnesota Vikings Waive Marshall Koehn; Kai Forbath wins kicker job - Daily Norseman - Guest - 09-02-2017
I guess the Vikings are going for accuracy over leg strength. I'd say that's a good move given how inept the offense has looked this preseason. The Vikings can't be giving away points like they did in Walsh's last season.
Minnesota Vikings Waive Marshall Koehn; Kai Forbath wins kicker job - Daily Norseman - Guest - 09-02-2017
After the Walsh fiasco (big leg, untrustworthy accuracy) I can't say that I'm surprised. Fans would have lost their minds if the trend continued.
Minnesota Vikings Waive Marshall Koehn; Kai Forbath wins kicker job - Daily Norseman - Guest - 09-02-2017
Too bad they didn't get any extra point reps in the preseason...
Minnesota Vikings Waive Marshall Koehn; Kai Forbath wins kicker job - Daily Norseman - Guest - 09-02-2017
Quote: @Kentis said:They actually did... Just not from the starting offense.
Too bad they didn't get any extra point reps in the preseason...
*Insert Banging Head Emoji*
Minnesota Vikings Waive Marshall Koehn; Kai Forbath wins kicker job - Daily Norseman - Guest - 09-02-2017
Are we sure this wasn't over the moment Zimmer saw Koehn was a rookie? :p