Paul Edinger

No. 4     Chicago Rush
Placekicker
Personal information
Date of birth: January 17, 1978 (1978-01-17) (age 31)
Place of birth: Frankfort, Michigan
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	Weight: 175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
College: Michigan State
NFL Draft: 2000 / Round: 6 / Pick: 174
Debuted in 2000 for the Chicago Bears
Career history
As player: Chicago Bears (2000-2004) Minnesota Vikings (2005) Chicago Rush (2008-present) *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
No notable achievements
Stats at NFL.com

Paul Edinger (born January 17, 1978 in Frankfort, Michigan) is an Arena Football Player who currently plays for the Chicago Rush signed on June 3rd, 2008. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.

Contents 1 Professional career 1.1 Chicago Bears 1.2 Minnesota Vikings 1.3 Chicago Rush 2 Kicking style

[edit] Professional career

[edit] Chicago Bears

Edinger was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round (174th overall) in the 2000 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.

[edit] Minnesota Vikings

Edinger signed with the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent in 2005. His 56-yard game-winning field goal against the Green 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.

[edit] Chicago Rush

After being out of football since 2005, Edinger signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League. However, he was released a week later.He was resigned on June 3rd, 2008 after the release of Rush kicker Dan Frantz.

[edit] 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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Preceded by Jeff Jaeger

Chicago Bears Kickers 1999-2004

Succeeded by Robbie Gould