Mason Crosby has been a staple of the Green Bay Packers ever since he came into the NFL. Now the Packers all-time leading scorer, Crosby has won a Super Bowl and achieved just about everything that a kicker can with one team. Despite having a bounce-back year in 2022, general manager Brian Gutekunst would not commit to Crosby being back in 2023.
Mason Crosby Could Have Played His Last Game
Gutekunst addressed the Packers media today, answering many questions regarding the quarterback situation, Aaron Jones, and what free agents may (or may not) be back. Mason Crosby is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and the Packers already have another kicker under contract for next season.
#Packers GM Brian Gutekunst says Mason Crosby "had an outstanding year" but noted that he is not under contract for 2023 at the moment.
— Jason B. Hirschhorn (@by_JBH) January 13, 2023
Gutekunst went as far as to say that even if Crosby returns in 2023, the starting kicker job is not guaranteed to be his:
#Packers GM Brian Gutekunst says there will be competition at kicker regardless of whether Mason Crosby returns next season. Same for the punter position.
— Jason B. Hirschhorn (@by_JBH) January 13, 2023
It is rather interesting that the punter position is considered to be “open” after the stability that Pat O’Donnell provided to the position. However, it is not too surprising that the kicker position would be “open” after Crosby struggled with kickoffs this past season.
Mason Crosby in 2022
After a down year in 2021, Mason Crosby defied many fan expectations for him and had a solid 2022 season. He made 37 of 39 extra point attempts and 25 of 29 field goal attempts. His 86.2% accuracy was much improved over his 73.5% in 2021.
Additionally, Crosby set the Packers’ record for most consecutive games played. Brett Favre had held the record previously.
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Well, I look at it this way. Much like the series game of thrones the packers get you interested and invested in good players then when they have you hooked they knock them off. Be good, break a bunch of records. let the fans grow to love them now get rid of them. So I’m not surprised. This front office has made some very poor decisions. They say its draft and develop but, I think it’s closer to catch and release with a lot of players they aren’t willing to invest in long term. Well, that’s just the opinion of a very frustrated very long time packer fan. I will remain so the rest of my life. I’d just like to see a couple of more Lombardi Trophies.