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Jeff Ulbrich says New York Jets will hold kicking competition

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After another poor kicking performance from Greg Zuerlein, the New York Jets are opening up a competition for the position.

At his Monday media availability, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich discussed the status of the kicker position.

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“We’ll bring in a couple of guys to work out [Tuesday]. We’re going to take them out to the stadium, and we’ll make a decision by Thursday to see what’s best for the team. We’re going to have a good week of work. The beauty of the kicking area is that you don’t need the rest that the rest of these guys necessarily need, so we’ll have a competition. Bring some guys in, and the best guy will play on Thursday.”

Ulbrich also discussed accountability and whether his handling of Zuerlein fits that message.

“In my opinion, accountability is controlling the controllables. His lack of making kicks is not a byproduct of lack of work or not putting the time in. He is devoting himself in every way to the process of trying to get right, so accountability to me is not always just the results, but it’s the process. A lot of times, we can’t control the results, so there is no part of me that could ever question his process,” said Ulbrich.

“I mean, he’s as professional as it comes, and his process is always right, and he’s as diligent as I’ve ever been around, not just for a kicker for anybody in any position in this game, so from that standpoint, you could never question Greg, ever.”

One could argue that the Jets’ decision to make the change at kicker is a good thing. However, it is likely too little and too late. New York had every chance to move on from Zuerlein in previous weeks.

Kicking may not be the root cause of the Jets’ issues this season, but their reluctance to address the kicker position until now is a microcosm of how the organization has handled the 2024 season.

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