Ever since the 2012 season, we saw a kicker with a rare skill set for the position. Plus accuracy with an unbelievable range. His stats were often skewed by his unique range that made 60-, 65- and perhaps even 70-yard field goal attempts more than just thinkable.
But then the 2015 season hit, and with it Zuerlein’s confidence.
So as the St. Louis Rams relocated to Los Angeles, Zuerlein was in need of a bounceback as he had to fight in the first roster battle of his career in the 2016 preseason. He did that and put together a solid year as the offense was so bereft of capability that it denied Zuerlein of a fair work rate.