- Paul Edinger
Infobox NFLactive
name=Paul Edinger
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currentteam=Chicago Rush
currentnumber=4
currentpositionplain=Placekicker
birthdate=birth date and age|1978|1|17
birthplace=Frankfort, Michigan
heightft=5
heightin=8
weight=175
debutyear=2000
debutteam=Chicago Bears
college=Michigan State
draftyear=2000
draftround=6
draftpick=174
pastteams=
*Chicago Bears (2000-2004)
*Minnesota Vikings (2005)
*Chicago Rush (2008-present):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
status=Active
highlights=
* No notable achievements
nfl=EDI444955Paul Edinger (born
January 17 ,1978 inFrankfort, Michigan ) is an Arena Football Player who currently plays for the Chicago Rush signed on June 3rd, 2008. He was originally drafted by theChicago Bears in the sixth round of the2000 NFL Draft . He playedcollege football at Michigan State.Professional career
Chicago Bears
Edinger was drafted by the
Chicago Bears in the sixth round (174th overall) in the2000 NFL Draft . He played five seasons with the team and set a personal best with an 83.9 field goal percentage in 2001. In five seasons with the Bears, Paul Edinger made 120 out of 156 field goals and made all of his 133 extra point attempts.Minnesota Vikings
Edinger signed with the
Minnesota Vikings as a free agent in 2005. His 56-yard game-winning field goal against theGreen Bay Packers on October 23, 2005 is the longest ever in Vikings history. The kick was also his personal long. He was not re-signed following the season. In his only season as a Minnesota Viking, Edinger made 25 of 34 field goals and all of his 31 extra point attempts.Chicago Rush
After being out of football since 2005, Edinger signed a three-year contract with the
Chicago Rush of theArena Football League . However, he was released a week later.He was resigned on June 3rd, 2008 after the release of Rush kicker Dan Frantz.Kicking style
Edinger is known for his unusual "
corkscrew " kicking motion: before the snap he faces backwards in the direction of the opposite side of the field. As the ball is snapped he turns as he steps in a circular pattern toward the ball.
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