"The Washington Commanders' loss to the Miami Dolphins was decided by razor-thin margins. As it turned out, the mistakes of one underperforming veteran were his last for the burgundy and gold. Veteran kicker Matt Gay missed two field goals, which both went wide right. This has been a problematic trend even before he joined the Commanders, and general manager Adam Peters took drastic action."
"Gay was snapped up quickly by the Commanders this offseason after the Indianapolis Colts parted ways with the one-time Pro Bowler. Interest in him was reportedly high, which meant Washington had to give him the most guaranteed money for a kicker on a one-year deal in NFL history to secure his services. It wasn't all bad, but there were far too many mistakes. Gay is unreliable at longer distances, and his tendency to hit the ball right became an ongoing frustration."
"Quinn is right. The life of a kicker is highly precarious. You have to make kicks, especially in crucial moments, or you're not going to last long. The Commanders placed a hefty wager that Gay could help stabilize the team, but it wasn't to be. And now, Washington will be scrambling for a new kicker during its long-awaited bye week."
The Washington Commanders lost a close game to the Miami Dolphins after veteran kicker Matt Gay missed two field goals, both wide right. Gay had been acquired this offseason from the Indianapolis Colts on a one-year deal that paid the most guaranteed money ever for a kicker, reflecting high interest. Persistent accuracy problems, especially at longer distances and a tendency to push kicks right, produced a 68.4 percent field-goal rate. General manager Adam Peters released Gay after the loss, prompting the team to search for a replacement during the bye. Head coach Dan Quinn called the decision difficult and emphasized performance at the position.
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