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The Bears on Wednesday signed kicker Chris Blewitt.

Blewitt kicked for four seasons at the University of Pittsburgh from 2013-16, converting 69.6 of his field-goal attempts (55 of 79), including 4 of 8 from 50 yards and beyond, with a long of 56 yards.

Blewitt’s biggest kick at Pittsburgh was a 43-yarder with :06 remaining that lifted the Panthers to a 43-42 win over Clemson in 2016. It was Clemson’s only loss of the season en route to winning the national championship.

Blewitt participated in the Steelers’ rookie minicamp in 2017 on a tryout basis. He is the second kicker the Bears have signed this offseason, joining Tulsa product Redford Jones.
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Camp leg, competition for whoever else is trying out. College stats very underwhelming.
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Can’t knock creating competition! I’m all for it. Since Gould got franchises tagged, I’ll be happy when I finally see the bears have signed Steven Gostkowski!
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Well.. I guess the Bears Blewett..
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The last thing we remember from last season is a double doink miss by Parkay to end the season and they sign a kicker named Blewitt ? I mean at least they have a sense of humor LOL...
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College stats mean zero when it comes to nfl kickers. Another leg to try out. I expect 1 or 2 more.
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Yeah, I expect them to have like 4 kickers in camp. This dude does have an unfortunate name for a kicker though.
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wab wrote:Yeah, I expect them to have like 4 kickers in camp. This dude does have an unfortunate name for a kicker though.

It's arguably the worst name in kicking history. I doubt there's many worse.
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UOK wrote:
wab wrote:Yeah, I expect them to have like 4 kickers in camp. This dude does have an unfortunate name for a kicker though.

It's arguably the worst name in kicking history. I doubt there's many worse.
Good thing 8yr old Kevin Wideright decided to play soccer.
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wab wrote:
UOK wrote:
wab wrote:Yeah, I expect them to have like 4 kickers in camp. This dude does have an unfortunate name for a kicker though.

It's arguably the worst name in kicking history. I doubt there's many worse.
Good thing 8yr old Kevin Wideright decided to play soccer.
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UOK wrote:
wab wrote:Yeah, I expect them to have like 4 kickers in camp. This dude does have an unfortunate name for a kicker though.

It's arguably the worst name in kicking history. I doubt there's many worse.
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Knuckles wrote:The last thing we remember from last season is a double doink miss by Parkay to end the season and they sign a kicker named Blewitt? ...
And the jokes write themselves.
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Between Redford and Blewitt, best kicker names in the league for sure.
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Best bad kicker last name ever.
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wab wrote:Yeah, I expect them to have like 4 kickers in camp. This dude does have an unfortunate name for a kicker though.
Yeah..and a worse name in the locker room showers..
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Chance Poore signed with Kentucky, but still not as funny as Blewitt. As far as Gostowski goes, he would cost too much and his numbers are down a bit as well. Even though I would love for Robbie to come back ( if he hadnt been franchised ) it probably wasnt the best idea financially. We really need to develop a good young guy in a perfect dream world.
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docc wrote:
wab wrote:Yeah, I expect them to have like 4 kickers in camp. This dude does have an unfortunate name for a kicker though.
Yeah..and a worse name in the locker room showers..
Comedic gold.
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