It didn’t take the Vikings very long to move on from kicker Daniel Carlson. They cut the rookie kicker after he missed three field goals on Sunday, including a potential game winner at the end of overtime.
The #Vikings have waived kicker Daniel Carlson, source said.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 17, 2018
Following the move, Minnesota brought in former Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey. He was a hot commodity following a day of missed kicks by several teams. The Vikings landed the second most accurate kicker in NFL history.
Vikings are signing former Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey, per source. Bailey had turned down four offers since start of season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 17, 2018
When asked why they had cut Carlson and signed Bailey, head coach Mike Zimmer kept it simple, “Did you see the game?”
#Vikings coach Mike Zimmer on why they cut rookie kicker Daniel Carlson: "Did you see the game?"
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 17, 2018
It was pretty self-evident as to why they needed a new kicker. He cost them a win against a divisional rival. A tie isn’t a loss, but it’s not a win either and the whole point of playing the game is to rack up those Ws.
The NFL can be a tough league sometimes, lesson number one for Carlson, make your kicks or at least the game winner.
