Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey is a man with a leg of steel, capable of launching footballs through the air with unparalleled strength. His record-breaking 66-yard field goal in the preseason sent shockwaves through the NFL, only to be matched by another 66-yarder in Week One that was nullified by a penalty. Questions began to circulate around the league: How far could Aubrey kick a field goal if given the chance?
The man himself remains humble, revealing that he does not push the limits of his kicking ability in practice. Despite the temptation to test his range from beyond 70 yards, Aubrey understands the importance of maintaining his mechanics. “It just makes bad habits to practice from back there,” Aubrey admitted, explaining that he prefers to save the long-range attempts for game day. “If I go back and start practicing 70-yard field goals, my ball flight is a bit lower. I’ll be a little more aggressive at the ball and start losing my consistency.”
But oh, the possibilities that lie ahead for Brandon Aubrey. With his 66-yard kicks effortlessly clearing the crossbar, the NFL record for the longest field goal ever is within his reach. The words of Baltimore’s Justin Tucker, who currently holds the record at 66 yards, echo in Aubrey’s mind as he dreams of attempting a kick from 67 yards or beyond. “Anytime you can get your name in the record books, it’s pretty fun,” Aubrey remarked with a twinkle in his eye. “So, any way I can do that would be awesome.”
The Cowboys organization is well aware of Aubrey’s incredible talent, with head coach Mike McCarthy and special teams coach John Fassel keeping a close eye on his potential. Despite the reluctance to give Aubrey a 71-yard attempt after the penalty marred Week One, Fassel expressed confidence in Aubrey’s abilities. He hinted at the possibility of Aubrey attempting a kick from a distance far greater than any NFL fan has ever seen.
As for Aubrey himself, the thought of attempting a field goal beyond 75 yards seems daunting, yet not entirely impossible. “Pretty crazy,” Aubrey admitted with a chuckle. And yet, he remains optimistic that a record-breaking kick is within his grasp. All he needs is the right moment to arise, and the trust of his coach to unleash the full power of his leg upon the football. And when that moment comes, the world will witness the magic of Brandon Aubrey, the man who dared to defy the limits of long-range kicking in the NFL.
