San Diego State’s John Baron II gained’t be the one kicker the Bears watch at their rookie minicamp this weekend.
The Bears will signal Baron, who made all 5 of his discipline objective tries over 50 yards final season. But 4 different kickers will make an look on the minicamp, presumably on a tryout foundation. The Bears use their rookie minicamp to carry tryouts for gamers who aren’t below contract.
Kohl’s Kicking, a personal particular groups teaching firm, mentioned that two gamers will attend the minicamp: Minnesota State-Mankato punter/kicker Casey Bednarski and Minnesota kicker Emmit Carpenter.
Carpenter made 53-of-67 kicks and all however one additional level in three seasons with the Golden Gophers. Bednarski made 15-of-23 kicks final yr, with an extended of 55 yards, and punted 44 occasions for a mean of 39.5 yards.
McNeese State introduced that punter/kicker Alex Kjellsten will check out. He averaged 43.81 yards over 78 punts final yr but in addition handed the Mavericks’ kickoff duties. He had 34 touchbacks on 51 makes an attempt.
Purdue mentioned that Spencer Evans, their kicker, may also attend the minicamp on a tryout foundation. He made 18-of-23 kicks, however his lengthy was solely 24 yards.
Bears common supervisor Ryan Pace vowed to proceed casting a large internet in making an attempt to interchange Cody Parkey, who double-doinked his manner out of city.
‘‘’Thorough’ is the phrase I wish to use,’’ Pace mentioned Saturday evening. ‘‘ ‘Thorough.’ Like trying below each stone and being thorough with this complete analysis.’’