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New York Giants: Top 5 kicker replacements for Aldrick Rosas

By Henry Buggy

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 10: Aldrick Rosas #2 of the New York Giants kicks the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half during the game at MetLife Stadium on December 10, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 10: Aldrick Rosas #2 of the New York Giants kicks the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half during the game at MetLife Stadium on December 10, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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#3 – Adam Vinatieri

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 31: Adam Vinatieri #4 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after a field goal against the Houston Texans during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 31: Adam Vinatieri #4 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after a field goal against the Houston Texans during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Like most NFL players, there is no job security for kickers. It may be the most overlooked position in football given the pressure they face every Sunday. But when a kicker proves to be consistent, he can play for over two decades.

That’s exactly what Adam Vinatieri has done. The future Hall of Famer intends to return for a 23rd season in 2018.

Despite turning 45-years-old this past December, the four-time Super Bowl winner is still one of the best kickers in the game.

Vinatieri connected on 85.3 percent of his field goal attempts in 2017 and made 5-of-6 field goals from 50-plus yards. Playing inside at Lucas Oil Stadium likely helps boost Vinatieri’s numbers, but that surely doesn’t mean he isn’t one of the best kickers on the open market.

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