Giants Choose Jude McAtamney as Kicker, Over Younghoe Koo, Graham Gano
The New York Giants have made a notable decision regarding their kicking situation, choosing Jude McAtamney over seasoned players Younghoe Koo and Graham Gano.
Jude McAtamney Takes the Role of Kicker
On a recent game against the Denver Broncos, McAtamney faced significant challenges. During this match, he missed two pivotal extra-point attempts. His first miss went left, while the second went wide right. These missed opportunities put the Giants’ victory at risk.
Background of the Kicking Situation
At the start of the season, Graham Gano served as the primary kicker for the Giants. Meanwhile, McAtamney was on the practice squad, known for his strong kicking abilities. When Gano was injured, the Giants decided to sign Younghoe Koo, a kicker previously with the Atlanta Falcons.
- Graham Gano: Original starting kicker
- Younghoe Koo: Signed as a replacement
- Jude McAtamney: Elevated to starting kicker in Gano’s absence
The inclusion of Koo raised expectations that he would replace Gano. However, in his first active game, Koo found himself sidelined, making way for McAtamney to step in. Despite McAtamney’s recent performance issues, he remains ahead of Koo on the team’s depth chart.
Current Standing of Kickers
Koo, despite his prior success as a kicker, struggled during his final year with the Falcons. This drop in performance led to his release. It appears he has yet to demonstrate sufficient skill in practice to earn the starting role over McAtamney, who has otherwise shown consistent performance.
As the season progresses, the Giants continue to navigate their kicking strategy. They have opted to retain Koo alongside McAtamney for potential future use.
