There have not been many more remarkable careers in NFL history than Adam Vinatieri’s. The Patriot-turned-Colt placekicker needs 58 points to set the all-time NFL scoring record, which he’ll easily do in 2018 if he stays healthy at age 45. Consider this: He has been a more efficient kicker from 50 yards and beyond (.826) over the past four seasons than he was attempting all field goals in his 10-year New England tenure (.819). And he seemed well on his way to Canton after his New England decade—that’s how amazing the twilight of his second act has been.
I’m not sure we appreciate Vinatieri as much as we should.