Justin Tucker has been a dominant force in the league for quite some time. He has always been a very accurate kicker, and the ball at his feet is as secure as in the hands of Tom Brady. Though not making the postseason this time, he has made his fifth appearance in the Pro Bowl.
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This is Tucker’s third consecutive Pro Bowl selection. But for him, coming back to the Pro Bowl is always something he looks forward to. The league has been very keen on selecting Tucker for their yearly matchups of the two leagues. And he will surely be the one to watch.
The beast kicker was called for an on-field interview during one of his practice sessions. Tucker, arguably the most likable kicker in the league, was asked about his experiences in the Pro Bowl.
Justin Tucker on his Pro Bowl experience
“It’s awesome, anytime you get a chance to come out to one of these Pro Bowls,” Tucker said. “And I’m very fortunate to have been able to, you know, make a couple of these trips. Anytime you get to do it, it’s always a good time.”
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He adds “The league takes care of us, and we always have a lot of fun. And then you know we get to play some ball, so it’s a good time.”
"I don't want to have a Sean Taylor moment and get obliterated by a safety."@jtuck9 made it very clear to @Kay_Breezy22 that he will not be involved in any trick plays during the #ProBowl 😂 pic.twitter.com/lVg4n3S1sL
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 6, 2022
Tucker has been an absolute menace for many of his opponents. His accuracy gives Baltimore an upper hand on the special teams over any other team in the league right now. He has scored 35 of 37 attempted field goals for an accuracy of 94.6 percent, helping the Ravens seal 137 points in 17 games played.
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Justin Tucker was already the GOAT as the most accurate kicker in NFL history. This year he just added to his resume as a 5-time first-team All-Pro:
• 35 of 37 FGs (94.6% led NFL)
• 32-for-32 XPs
• 58 straight FGs in 4QTR/OT
• NFL record 66-yard FG pic.twitter.com/sLG9lRg5J3— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) January 14, 2022
The University of Texas alumnus has made five Pro Bowls throughout his ten-year career in the NFL (2013, 2016, 2019-2021). Tucker was bound to be called for the Pro Bowl this year. During his Week 3 matchup against the Detroit Lions, the 32-year-old veteran kicker scored the longest field goal (66-yard) in NFL history.
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Tucker is surely pleased to make the Pro Bowl again. But since he has a dominating presence in the league, his appearances have become inevitable now.
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