New England Patriots rookie kicker Chad Ryland could be on thin ice after whiffing on 35-yard field goals in back-to-back games. But a change at kicker doesn’t appear imminent, per Patriots coach Bill Belichick.
“He’s on our roster,” Belichick responded, when asked if he was sticking with Ryland.
Earlier in the week, when appearing on “The Greg Hill Show,” Belichick admitted Ryland hasn’t been good enough. The Patriots then had multiple kickers in for a workout on Tuesday, which signaled a potential change at the position.
If anything, the Patriots are likely hoping it lights a fire under their rookie fourth-round draft pick.