Raheem Morris Updates on Falcons Kicker Parker Romo’s Job Status
The Atlanta Falcons are currently facing challenges with their kicking game after a late-game mishap by Parker Romo. His missed extra point attempt in a recent 24-23 defeat against the New England Patriots has raised concerns about his reliability as the team’s kicker.
Falcons’ Kicking Game Under Scrutiny
Parker Romo, who has mostly performed well since taking over for Younghoe Koo, faced a pivotal moment in the matchup against the Patriots. With the Falcons trailing by one point, Romo’s attempt to tie the game fell short. This error allowed New England to regain momentum after quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw his third touchdown pass.
Romo’s Performance This Season
Despite the setback, Romo has shown promise this season. Here are his statistics up to this point:
- Field Goals Converted: 11 of 14
- Extra Points Converted: 12 of 13
Head Coach’s Comments on Job Status
Coach Raheem Morris was questioned about Romo’s future as the team’s kicker. He acknowledged that the Falcons are evaluating their options and exploring additional kicking talents. “Obviously, we’ve got to look at that and we’ve started that process already,” Morris stated.
The team has already conducted workouts with several kickers, including Zane Gonzalez, Michael Badgley, and Ben Sauls, before Romo was signed in Week 2. Additionally, Lenny Krieg remains on the practice squad and could potentially debut during the upcoming International Series game in Berlin.
Looking Ahead
Morris emphasized the urgency of improving the kicking situation. “We’ve got to get that fixed, and it has to be fixed now,” he concluded. The Falcons will continue to seek solutions, as every point counts in their efforts to maintain competitiveness this season.
