Arizona Cardinals: 20 players on bubble for 2018

By Scott Allen | Dec 23, 2017

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass during the first half of the NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 17: Phil Dawson #4 of the Arizona Cardinals kicks a field goal in the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field on December 17, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Phil Dawson

Dawson was never going to be in Arizona long at 42-years old. However given the kicking woes over the last few years and the good career he has had, it was thought he could be the guy for at least a few years.

Now that is very much in doubt. Dawson has made some nice kicks, including a game winning 57-yarder against the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 26th.

However, he has missed eight field goals so far this season. That is most in one season in his career. He has missed some of them pretty bad. Some of them were chip shots.

While perfection is not likely, the Cardinals need a more consistent kicker. They need one that can be relied upon, especially when the offense has struggled most of the year like the Cardinals have.

It is hard to say where they will find a guy that can be more consistent. Do they pick up a college kicker? Do they go free agency? Either way, Dawson may be a one in done here.

Return in 2018 prediction: No

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