Journey I have to disagree with you. Kickers are more important than people give them credit for. While I hate New England, I respect AV and think he should be the highest paid kicker in the league. He made 2 game winning FGs in Superbowls and both were of decent distance and were good by a mile. Everyone laughs about kickers, but then bitch about kickers missing FGs. Ask Giants fans if they wanted AV during the Seattle game.
I wasn't saying AV wasn't worth it, just reflecting on how far the salaries have jumped for kickers, remember not too long ago 100K was a top kickers salary, same goes for head coaches.
Oh, it's borderline retarded what they make for what they do....unless you figure in how many games they win or lose for their teams.
They are like a closing pitcher who is brought in with 2 strikes & 3 balls with the bases loaded with a 1 run lead in the bottom of the 9th. This is all you do, now DO IT!!!!