With a defense present, McManus lined up for a 73-yard kick. While there wasn’t much pressure, there was still an offensive and defensive line in front of him, which adds an extra challenge to the attempt. It didn’t matter to him, though.
Afterwards, head coach Vance Joseph praised his kicker for the impressive feat.
Joseph was then asked if he’d try a 73-yard kick during a game, to which he responded, “Of course, yeah. Whatever wins games.”
The current NFL record for longest field goal is 64 yards, currently held by former Broncos kicker Matt Prater. Not many coaches would even attempt a kick at that distance for fear it’d be returned by the other team. But if he has the leg, it might be worth it.
