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Commanders Coach Weighs In on Zane Gonzalez

Zane Gonzalez has stepped in to kick for the Washington Commanders.

Jeremy Brener

Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez (47) kicks a field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez (47) kicks a field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders have rolled with Austin Seibert at the kicker spot for most of the year, but now that he is on injured reserve, the team has been relying on Zane Gonzalez.

Gonzalez, 29, was signed to the active roster earlier this week after Seibert headed to injured reserve. In three games with the team, Gonzalez has made all 10 of his extra-point attempts while connecting on just three of five field goals.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn spoke about Gonzalez going into the bye week.

" I do have a lot of confidence in [K] Zane [Gonzalez]. We put him through all the different processes. You were out here for practice early in the week, into the wind and going, so I like where he is at physically. I like things he's able to do. So, you're right that it has been a challenge due to kicking scenarios, injuries, et cetera. But we do have a lot of confidence in the same," Quinn said.

Gonzalez will get a chance to breathe during the bye week before preparing for the final four games of Washington's season where the team will fight for a playoff spot.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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