Robbie Gould is on the cusp of NFL history, has one Pro Bowl appearance, and was involved in the last two NFC Championship games. Yet, the longtime kicker remains unsigned.
He broke his silence about his free agency period with PFN’s Trey Wingo on Tuesday.
Is Robbie Gould Surprised He Hasn’t Signed? Has He Been Offered Deals?
Gould was first asked by Wingo if someone as decorated as him is stunned by the fact he hasn’t been signed anywhere.
“I’m not really surprised,” Gould began. “I think, you know, it’s just part of the process as this whole free agency thing has gone on from the start, from what my dream wish was to what my dream wish list is now.”
But has the veteran placekicker, who’s played since 2005 and began with the Chicago Bears, been offered any kind of deal?
“I’ve had a lot of time to entertain some deals, have conversations with people,” Gould revealed.
For what it’s worth, Gould sees the dragging out process of his free agency period as a good thing for a future goal of his.
“You know, the furthest this goes on, the better chance I have in making the best for me to make the Hall of Fame. Ultimately, that’s one of my goals — or at least be in the conversation of that,” Gould said.
Gould currently has 447 made field goals for his career, and as Wingo noted, he’s never missed a postseason attempt — from extra points to field goals. Gould is looking at his chance at moving up in the league history books as his reason for maintaining his career and avoiding signing the retirement papers.
“I’m one season away from being in the top five of all time in scoring in the National Football League. I’m 49 points away from 2,000 points. So there’s a lot for me to play for,” Gould said.
What Is Gould Currently Doing, and Which Team Does He Desire?
As Gould awaits a new opportunity, which would become his fourth NFL franchise, he’s currently golfing in his spare time and admits he’s hoping to learn from golf legend Phil Mickelson on chipping.
He’s also set to become a flag football dad as his children are gearing up to take part in that sport. Gould even shared with Wingo that when the time comes for him to retire, he aims to pick up another hobby — one that involves large memorabilia sitting in one room of his house.
“When I’m done playing football, and I want to pick up another hobby, especially here in Chicago in the winter, I might learn how to play the piano,” Gould said. “I can’t sing. So that’ll be the closest I get to music.”
Yet, he remains close to his phone and other methods of contact, awaiting a potential new team. And Gould indicates his ideal franchise is one willing to pay him at the price he wants and has championship aspirations.
“I also know the price has to be right for me to play — and we just haven’t found that team yet that’s willing to pay that respectable number and a team that I think can win a Super Bowl,” Gould said.