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nychief · 03-21-2006, 06:03 PM

The most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history is about to be replaced by one of the most clutch placement specialists in the game.

Adam Vinatieri
Kicker
New England Patriots

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2005 SEASON STATISTICS
FG Att PAT Att Pts Long
20 25 40 41 100 49

ESPN.com has learned that unrestricted free agent Adam Vinatieri, who provided the winning field goals in two of the New England Patriots' three Super Bowl victories, has reached a contract agreement in principle with the Indianapolis Colts. There remains some work to be done on the contract, but the deal could be completed by Tuesday night.

Contract details were not immediately available.

Vinatieri would replace longtime Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt, the most accurate field goal kicker in NFL annals, who is also an unrestricted free agent. And the move for Vinatieri is fraught with irony, given the rivalry between the Patriots and the Colts.

A 10-year veteran, Vinatieri, 33, has converted 263 of 321 field goal attempts and 367 of 374 extra point tries in 160 games. He recently visited with Green Bay officials but left without a contract.

Vinatieri ranks at No. 7 on ESPN.com's Top 50 unrestricted free agents list.

Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. To check out Len's chat archive, click here Insider.

03-21-2006, 06:03 PM	#10
nychief MVP Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NYC Casino cash: $7039466	The most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history is about to be replaced by one of the most clutch placement specialists in the game. Adam Vinatieri Kicker New England Patriots Profile 2005 SEASON STATISTICS FG Att PAT Att Pts Long 20 25 40 41 100 49 ESPN.com has learned that unrestricted free agent Adam Vinatieri, who provided the winning field goals in two of the New England Patriots' three Super Bowl victories, has reached a contract agreement in principle with the Indianapolis Colts. There remains some work to be done on the contract, but the deal could be completed by Tuesday night. Contract details were not immediately available. Vinatieri would replace longtime Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt, the most accurate field goal kicker in NFL annals, who is also an unrestricted free agent. And the move for Vinatieri is fraught with irony, given the rivalry between the Patriots and the Colts. A 10-year veteran, Vinatieri, 33, has converted 263 of 321 field goal attempts and 367 of 374 extra point tries in 160 games. He recently visited with Green Bay officials but left without a contract. Vinatieri ranks at No. 7 on ESPN.com's Top 50 unrestricted free agents list. Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. To check out Len's chat archive, click here Insider. __________________ Good Time Charlie, Uncle Doobie and the Great Frisco Freakout.
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