Arizona Cardinals: Five biggest disappointments in 2016
By Scott Allen
Chandler Catanzaro
No one player is likely more self-aware of his issues than kicker Chandler Catanzaro. He certainly is a mixed bag. One moment he is killing chances of victory and in the next making an unlikely kick at the end of a game in a hostile environment.
Is it time to move on from Catanzaro? Maybe. The problem is will the Cardinals be able to find a replacement who is more consistent? There is a reason why the kickers at home right now are at home.
That being said, you have to think the Cardinals need to address the situation and at the very least bring in competition for Catanzaro in training camp. He didn’t have any this past camp.
He missed the season opening possible game winner against the New England Patriots. He missed a chip shot potential game winner against the Seahawks in October.
On the flip side he hit an incredible 60-yard field goal in Buffalo. He also hit a pressure-filled scenario having to run out onto the field with no time outs and the clock running in Seattle this past Saturday and hitting the game-winning score as time expired.
The missed extra points also continue to be a concern, however find me a kicker outside of (Baltimore Ravens kicker) Justin Tucker who has been consistent in that area. It will be an area addressed but don’t be surprised if the Cardinals stick with “Catman” going into September.