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USA Today
15-04-2025
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- USA Today
Adam Vinatieri makes admission on decision to leave New England
Adam Vinatieri makes admission on decision to leave New England Legendary NFL kicker Adam Vinatieri never wanted to leave the New England Patriots. It all came down to business. Vinatieri wanted a "fair deal" after kicking game-winning field goals in two Super Bowls for the Patriots, but the two sides never agreed on an extension when he became a free agent. It ultimately ended with him leaving the Patriots for the Indianapolis Colts. "Mr. [Robert] Kraft and I had a wonderful conversation last year when I came back [for a game] and cleared the [air] on how it all happened," said Vinatieri, via ESPN's Mike Reiss. "He thought that I just wanted to find a new place. That was absolutely not the situation. I had 10 years with New England and was never a free agent. "After the 10th year, when I became a free agent, I didn't want to leave. I just wanted a fair deal. Negotiations took a different way, and that's different people's philosophies on how they manage the team, or whatever ... but I loved all my time there. To the day I die, there's a huge spot in my heart for the organization and the people in New England. No hard feelings at all, for sure." Vinatieri enjoyed a 10-year run with the Patriots before signing with the Colts. He'd go on to play another 14 seasons in the NFL. There aren't many all-time kicker debates without Vinatieri's name being mentioned. He leads the league in most career points (2,673), most consecutive field goals made (44) and most career field goals made (599). The Patriots recently announced him as one of three nominees for the team's Hall of Fame. Wideout Julian Edelman and guard Logan Mankins are the other two nominees. Vinatieri, without question, played a major role in the Patriots' dynasty, and he clearly deserves to be permanently enshrined at Patriots Place at some point. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
USA Today
14-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Adam Vinatieri's initial reaction to Patriots Hall of Fame nomination
Adam Vinatieri's initial reaction to Patriots Hall of Fame nomination Former New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri shared his thoughts on being a finalist for the Patriots Hall of Fame. The Patriots announced the legendary kicker as one of three finalists to be permanently enshrined. Former wide receiver Julian Edelman and offensive guard Logan Mankins are the other two candidates. Vinatieri was one of the best kickers in NFL history. He holds the NFL record for most career points scored (2,673), most field goals made (599) and most postseason points scored (238). He was also known for being the most clutch kicker in Patriots history. He had game-winning kicks in Super Bowl XXXVI and XXXVIII with the organization. "I was very honored, obviously," Vinatieri said, via ESPN's Mike Reiss. "Lots of great players have come and gone through the Patriots organization. Dynasties were built and rebuilt. Just being recognized as one of the guys who helped lay down the foundation for the years to come is a surreal thing for me." One would think Vinatieri, Edelman and Mankins will all get into the Patriots Hall of Fame at some point. All three were crucial to the greatest dynasty in NFL history and deserve their spot at Patriots Place. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
USA Today
08-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Patriots fans react furiously to Adam Vinatieri Hall of Fame snubbing
Former New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri was snubbed from making the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. It sparked anger on social media as fans voiced their initial reactions to the snubbing. Vinatieri made 599 field goals in his career and 874 extra points. He enjoyed a career that saw him win four Super Bowls, including knocking game-winning kicks through the uprights against the St. Louis Rams at Super Bowl XXXVI and against the Carolina Panthers at Super Bowl XXXVIII. The legendary kicker was the scoring leader in 2004 and even made the NFL's 100 Anniversary All-Time Team. Yet despite all of his accomplishments, it still wasn't enough for him to make the Hall of Fame. One of the most consistent and dependable kickers in NFL history failed to win over the voters. Here's what fans were saying on social media after seeing Vinatieri left out of the Hall of Fame:
USA Today
07-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Colts K Adam Vinatieri doesn't make 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
Former Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri was not one of the four players a part of the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. This year's class includes Jared Allen, Sterling Sharp, Antonio Gates, and Eric Allen. Vinatieri was one of 15 modern-era finalists for this year's Hall of Fame class, which also included wide receiver Reggie Wayne. This was Vinatieri's first year being eligible for the Hall of Fame. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, in order to be selected, a 50-person selection committee could pick up to five players from that group of 15 finalists to be a part of this year's class. Then, collectively, among the votes received from the 50 voters, a player has to earn a minimum positive vote of 80% in order to make the Hall of Fame. Vinatieri would spend 14 seasons with the Colts. With Indianapolis specifically, Vinatieri made 85.3 percent of his field goal attempts. For his career, which spanned an impressive 24 seasons, Vinatieri made 83.8% of his field goal attempts, and was not only a part of the Colts Super Bowl win in 2006 but was a key member of three New England Super Bowl runs as well. Vinatieri was a three-time Pro Bowler, a three-time All-Pro, a four-time Super Bowl Champion, and was named to the NFL's All-2000s team as well.
USA Today
27-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Have the Eagles ever been to the Super Bowl? History, record and everything else to know
Have the Eagles ever been to the Super Bowl? History, record and everything else to know Show Caption Hide Caption Adam Vinatieri discusses the mental challenges NFL kickers face Former NFL kicker Adam Vinatieri talks about the struggles we've seen from kickers this season and how they're able to compartmentalize mistakes. Sports Seriously The Philadelphia Eagles earned the right to represent the NFC in Super Bowl 59 thanks to their 55-23 NFC championship game win over the Washington Commanders. This will be familiar territory for Eagles fans. Philadelphia has made it to the Super Bowl a handful of times in its franchise history and will represent the NFC in the contest for the second time in the last three years. The Eagles couldn't emerge victoriously in Super Bowl 57. They will be hoping to change their fate in Super Bowl 59. Here's what to know about the Eagles' Super Bowl history, including how often they've played in the big game, how often they have won it and the results from all of their Super Bowls to date. EAGLES ROUT COMMANDERS: Highlights as Philadelphia punches ticket to Super Bowl 59 Have the Eagles ever been to the Super Bowl? Yes, the Eagles have been to the Super Bowl before. Their trip to Super Bowl 59 will mark their fifth appearance across the franchise's history. That's tied with six NFL teams for the seventh-most in the event's 59-year history. Eagles Super Bowl record The Eagles have just a 1-3 record in the Super Bowl. Their lone win came during the 2017 NFL playoffs (played in 2018) and saw Nick Foles lead the team to a 41-33 win over Tom Brady's New England Patriots. While the Eagles have won just one Super Bowl, they also have three NFL championship wins to their credit. Those came in 1948, 1949 and 1960. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: Everything to know about team's Super Bowl history Eagles Super Bowl history, results The Eagles' first Super Bowl appearance came in Super Bowl 15. They lost that contest 27-10 against the then-Oakland Raiders, as Jim Plunkett threw for three touchdowns while Ron Jaworski threw three interceptions. Philadelphia's most recent Super Bowl appearance came during the 2022 NFL playoffs, contested in 2023, against the Kansas City Chiefs. They lost that game 38-35 after Harrison Butker kicked a game-winning field goal with eight seconds left in regulation. Below is a look at how the Eagles fared in each of their first four Super Bowl appearances:
