A serviceable veteran kicker signing that fills an immediate need without inspiring much confidence. Five headlines covered the move, framing it primarily as a post-Sanders replacement rather than an upgrade. Gonzalez has career accuracy around 84%, decent but not elite by modern kicker standards. Fans are skeptical, questioning why Miami moved on from Sanders only to sign a similarly average option. Gonzalez stabilizes the position short-term, but Miami may still seek a long-term solution at kicker.
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This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Miami Dolphins — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Zane's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL Ks, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.5M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the K market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Zane is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The one-year deal minimizes the team's financial risk, effectively making this a prove-it contract.
Contract Details
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.5M
AAV
$1.5M
Guaranteed
$100K
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