The Vikings worked out multiple kickers today, but they won’t be signing any of them at this time. Minnesota is planning to stick with Blair Walsh, a league source tells Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (on Twitter).
In last year’s Wild Card round, Walsh missed a chip shot field goal at the end of the game and ended the Vikings’ season. Before that, he was 30-for-31 on field goal attempts inside of 30 yards for his career. Since then, Walsh’s struggles have continued.
Most recently, Walsh missed an extra point attempt and had a field goal blocked as the Vikings lost to the Lions 22-16. This season, Walsh is just 12-16 on field goal attempts, giving him a completion percentage that puts him in the bottom third of the NFL.
Kai Forbath and Randy Bullock were among the kickers to audition for Minnesota.
Well, maybe it’ll light a fire under Blair’s rear end. Or something.
Can’t say I’m happy. I wish we had cut the cord. I’d rather take my chances with any serviceable kicker than continue to worry he is going to cost us games. At least a change would show an attempt to fix the problem. All I can do now is hope he makes his kicks. SKOL!! BEAT WASHINGTON!!!