Category: Vikings

New York Jets become Chase McLaughlin’s 8th team since 2019

Counting the Vikings twice, 24-year-old kicker Chase McLaughlin has been with 8 teams in less than two years.

Think it is hard for an NFL team to settle on a kicker? Missed field goals, missed PATs. That’s before they are asked to kick off or onside kick.

The classic example of the rock ‘n’ roll life of an NFL kicker is Chase McLaughin, who was picked up by the New York Jets on Monday.

McLaughlin was undrafted out of Illinois in 2019. The Buffalo Bills signed the kicker and the journey — odyssey — was on for the 24-year-old.

McLaughlin has been with eight teams — the Vikings twice — since beginning his pro career in one way or another, which means active roster or practice squad.

Overall, he is 22-of-28 on field-goal attempts and 29-of-30 on PATs. Hard to imagine if the Jets had not grabbed him on waivers the Vikings would not have made it a hat trick with McLaughlin after Dan Bailey’s dismal day on Sunday.

Thanks to his Wikipedia page:

Buffalo Bills

McLaughlin signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on Aug. 31, 2019.

Minnesota Vikings

McLaughlin was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad on Sept. 1, 2019. He was released on Sept. 10.

Los Angeles Chargers

McLaughlin signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 1, 2019. The move was to cover for injured Chargers kicker Michael Badgley, and to give relief to Chargers punter Ty Long, who had assumed kicking duties. He was waived on Oct. 29.

San Francisco 49ers

McLaughlin signed with the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 7, 2019, after Robbie Gould injured his quad. In Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, McLaughlin made three out of four field goals in the 27–24 overtime loss. Although he made a 47-yard kick with one second left in regulation to tie the game, McLaughlin’s missed field goal occurred in overtime and would have given San Francisco the victory. He was waived on Dec. 3, 2019.

Indianapolis Colts

On Dec. 4, 2019, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts due to an injury to Adam Vinatieri.[On Dec. 30, 2019, McLaughlin was signed to a one-year extension through 2020. On Sept. 5, 2020, McLaughlin was waived by the Colts during final roster cuts.]

Minnesota Vikings

On Sept. 8, 2020, McLaughlin was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad. Yes, the Vikings reeled him in, again.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On Nov. 10, 2020, the Jaguars signed McLaughlin off of the Vikings’ practice squad to fill in for the injured Josh Lambo. On Nov. 25, 2020, McLaughlin was placed on the COVID-19 list. On Nov. 30, McLaughlin was activated from the COVID-19 list. McLaughlin was released by the Jaguars after activating Aldrick Rosas to the active roster.

New York Jets

On Dec. 14, 2020, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.

Hard to imagine after being tossed around the NFL for the better part of a year-plus how McLaughlin feels about landing in the depths of the league, with the 0-14 Jets, who just rid their previous kicker, Sergio Castillo after he missed three of four attempts in a loss to Seattle.

If nothing else, McLaughlin will have an awesome collection of NFL jerseys he can keep or make some money off on eBay.

 

Watch: Tom Brady celebrates Bucs’ win over Vikings

A win over the Minnesota Vikings had Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a good frame of mind

Tom Brady sounded happy to be back with a good recap after a Tampa Bay Buccaneers victory.

The G.O.A.T. looked like he was jovial as he posted a video after the Bucs won their eighth game on Sunday. The win came at the expense of the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings’ Dan Bailey having a day to forget

The Vikings’ Dan Bailey is having an off-day in Tampa Bay … to say the least

The Minnesota Vikings’ kicker, Dan Bailey, is having an off-day against Tampa Bay to say the least.

The veteran has missed three field goals and an extra point.

The third came on a fourth-and-goal from the Tampa Bay 28 as Kirk Cousins and the office went backward.

4th & Goal at TB 28

(9:04 – 4th) D.Bailey 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Colquitt

Earlier  …

4th & 15 at TB 36

(4:42 – 2nd) D.Bailey 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Colquitt

4th & 13 at TB 17

(9:34 – 2nd) D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Colquitt

2nd & Goal at TB 1

(14:17 – 2nd) R.Hill reported in as eligible. D.Cook left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. D.Bailey extra point is No Good, Wide Left, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Colquitt

 

NFL reveals announcers’ schedule for Week 14

What announcers have been assigned to what games in Week 14 of the NFL season?

The NFL has some intriguing matchups in Week 14. Feels like a rare time when the lead voices on CBS and FOX are each on early Sunday games.

Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Erin Andrews will be at the Minnesota Vikings-Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson are assigned to the Kansas City Chiefs-Miami Dolphins.

Thursday, 8:15 p.m.

New England Patriots at Los Angeles Rams

Announcers Fox/NFL Network: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter), Kristina Pink (reporter)

Sunday, 1 p.m.

Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(FOX) Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter)

Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants

(FOX) Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst), Shannon Spake (reporter)

Dallas Cowboys at Cincinnati Bengals

(FOX) Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Chris Spielman (analyst), Laura Okmin (reporter)

Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins

(CBS) Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (reporter)

Houston Texans at Chicago Bears

(CBS) Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst), Melanie Collins (reporter)

Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers

(CBS) Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), James Lofton (analyst), AJ Ross (reporter)

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars

(CBS) Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m.

Indianapolis Colts at Las Vegas Raiders

(CBS)  Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst), Evan Washburn (reporter)

New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks

(CBS) Greg Gumbel (play-by-play), Rich Gannon (analyst), Amanda Balionis (reporter)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m.

New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles

(FOX) Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Pam Oliver (reporter)

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

(FOX) Adam Amin (play-by-play), Mark Schlereth (analyst), Lindsay Czarniak (reporter)

Washington Football Team at San Francisco 49ers (in Arizona)

(FOX) Chris Myers (play-by-play), Greg Jennings (analyst), Jennifer Hale (reporter)

Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Chargers

(FOX) Joe Davis (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst)

Sunday, 8:20 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills

(NBC) Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Michele Tafoya (reporter)

Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns

(ESPN) Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst), Lisa Salters (reporter)

 

Watch: Jacksonville Jaguars score TD off deflected pass to Laviska Shenault Jr.

Why might Week 13 be lucky for the Jacksonville Jaguars?

When you are 1-10, you will take a touchdown any way you can get it.

The Jacksonville Jaguars got off to a quick start against Minnesota on Sunday thanks to a timely deflection … if you weren’t a Viking or a fan of the purple people.

Mike Glennon throws the pass. Check out the ricochet, as Beth Mowins astutely called on her first network play-by-play broadcast.

Another look:

NFL announces Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominees

Who are the nominees for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award?

The NFL on Thursday announced the 32 nominees for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.

The award was created in 2014 and honors the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Rooney, Sr.

The award is presented each year to an NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition.

The entire list of nominees:

2020 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Nominees

Table inside Article
Team Player
Arizona Cardinals S Budda Baker
Atlanta Falcons C Alex Mack
Baltimore Ravens DE Calais Campbell
Buffalo Bills CB Tre’Davious White
Carolina Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater
Chicago Bears LB Khalil Mack
Cincinnati Bengals LB Josh Bynes
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb
Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott
Denver Broncos CB Bryce Callahan
Detroit Lions C Frank Ragnow
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers
Houston Texans DT Brandon Dunn
Indianapolis Colts DE Justin Houston
Jacksonville Jaguars DE Josh Allen
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr
Los Angeles Chargers DE Joey Bosa
Los Angeles Rams S John Johnson
Miami Dolphins LB Kyle Van Noy
Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph
New England Patriots WR Matthew Slater
New Orleans Saints T Ryan Ramczyk
New York Giants DB Logan Ryan
New York Jets DL Folorunso Fatukasi
Philadelphia Eagles C Jason Kelce
Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cameron Heyward
San Francisco 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk
Seattle Seahawks LB K.J. Wright
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David
Tennessee Titans QB Ryan Tannehill
Washington Football Team WR Terry McLaurin

The winner is determined by a vote of current NFL players. From the eight finalists, each team’s players will submit a consensus vote of their choice for the winner. The winner will be announced as part of NFL Honors. He will receive a $25,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to a charity of his choice.

 

Beth Mowins to become first woman to do play-by-play on regular-season NFL game

Beth Mowins will become the first woman to do NFL play-by-play on a major network

History continues to be made by women in football.

First, it was Sarah Fuller kicking for Vanderbilt against Missouri last Saturday.

Then, Callie Brownson filled in as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Now, a time that should have come long ago. Beth Mowins will become the first woman to do play-by-play on an NFL game on a major network when she calls Sunday’s Jaguars-Minnesota Vikings game on CBS.

(Note: Hannah Storm and Andrea Kremer called the 2018 Vikings-Rams game on Amazon Prime.)

 

Per Vikings.com:

Q: You will be the first female to provide play-by-play for a TV network in Vikings history – what does it mean to you to be able to break these barriers?

A: “It’s really rewarding and humbling at the same time to be able to pursue a career that you love and to be able to remember that little girl who dreamed about doing this and now being able to let it play out, and to be a part of the NFL on CBS and to call games in a place like Minnesota. When I was coming of age back in the late ’70s, early ’80s, [I was] watching the Purple People Eaters and Fran Tarkenton and Chuck Foreman, so it means a lot to be in a place that has such a rich tradition and history. And to be able to couple that with the excitement and the feel you get walking into [U.S. Bank Stadium] – the newness of it and the promise of the future. I was actually there for [Super Bowl LII], so it’s going to be real exciting for me to be able to go back there and call a game with Jay Feely.”

Q: When you called your first NFL regular-season game in 2017, Chargers-Broncos for ESPN, what were your emotions like during that experience?

A: “Oh gosh, it was really emotional. It was really exciting. To be honest with you, the build-up to the game from my perspective – my day-to-day has always been calling games and doing the research and preparing my game boards – so all of that was very much similar to any other game that I’ve done. You want to have everything ready to go and be prepared for anything so that when you get there, you can just relax and finish up your last-minute preparations and have a lot of fun with it. So that was the way that I approached it. There obviously was a lot more going on around the game with interviews and such, but I really didn’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about that until after it was over, and [I was] just feeling really good about the job our entire crew did and hoping that wouldn’t be the last time – and fortunately it wasn’t. So that was a great experience.”