After receiving a rare public call out from his head coach, Patriots kicker Chad Ryland reportedly hasn’t responded well in warmups.
According to MassLive.com‘s Mark Daniels, after being perfect from shorter distances ahead of Sunday’s game, Ryland missed five-straight kicks when stretching his range beyond 40 yards.
Chad Ryland just missed five-straight kicks in warmups – 50 (wide left), 52 (wide right), 55 (wide left), 48 (wide right), 48 (wide right)
— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) December 3, 2023
Fans reacted to the concerning report on social media.
https://t.co/9Wd5WjKLW0 pic.twitter.com/qEzL2UUb7r
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) December 3, 2023
“Me screaming when he was picked,” a user said.
Me screaming when he was picked. https://t.co/974SHl42jN pic.twitter.com/goVQJ5OYf5
— Roll Pats (@RollPats) December 3, 2023
“We traded up for this guy and Puka Nacua was on the board,” another replied.
We traded up for this guy and Puka Nacua was on the board😄 https://t.co/EdipQyyXN2
— vinces.take (@vincestake) December 3, 2023
“They spent a 4th-round pick on this guy,” a fan tweeted.
They spent a 4th-round pick on this guy https://t.co/7J4kQUt074
— PGS NEST (@NestPgs) December 3, 2023
https://t.co/ju0NS68o4x pic.twitter.com/rH1vK6GE1R
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) December 3, 2023
“Reminder that Bill Belichick let go one of the most efficient kickers in the NFL inside of 50 yards for this because he had a ‘bigger leg’ while spending a 4th rounder on him,” another fan commented.
Reminder that Bill Belichick let go one of the most efficient kickers in the NFL inside of 50 yards for this because he had a “bigger leg” while spending a 4th rounder on him https://t.co/HR5wznSi5T
— x – Jays Enthusiast (@gReenbean_26) December 3, 2023
“Just send him home for the day.”
Just send him home for the day https://t.co/IXe15g5FV6
— Babz (@BabzOnTheMic) December 3, 2023
“‘He missed last week’s kick on purpose!'” another person quoted.
“He missed last week’s kick on purpose!” https://t.co/EC5HCqT7iC
— Matt McCarthy (@MattMcCarthy985) December 3, 2023
“We’re so back,” a New Englander said.
We’re so back. https://t.co/7Tenzmncpl
— Boorish (@Boorish_Sports) December 3, 2023
Not great.