Dallas Cowboys: 3 lingering questions training camp will answer

Can Kai Forbath out kick Greg The Leg?

I don’t believe many see this as much of a training camp battle considering Greg Zuerlein’s three-year, $7.5 million contract and previous working relationship with new special teams coordinator, John Fassel. Most likely figure this one’s in the bag.

Yet, not many believed a trusted veteran like Dan Bailey could lose his job to an unknown CFL kicker named Brett Maher either. But it happened.

Kai Forbath proved his worth in 2019, knocking in all 10 of his field goal and extra point attempts for the Cowboys after replacing Maher last December. Simply put, he was perfect.

That led to the 32-year old Forbath inking a modest one-year deal this offseason with a base salary worth just north of a million dollars. Zuerlein was signed a mere nine days later, with many seemingly handing him the starting role.

But if the infamous Brett Maher era has taught us anything, it’s not to assume anything when it comes to this position. Let the kicking begin gentleman.