Robbie Gould is one of the most consistent kickers in NFL history. Although he was only a Pro Bowl and All-Pro player once, that doesn’t detract from his impressive career.
Gould was undrafted in 2005 from Penn State, but he signed with the Chicago Bears during the NFL season and won the starting job. He kept this position until he signed with the New York Giants 10 years later. During his time with the Bears, Gould had his Pro Bowl year in 2006, led the NFL in field goals, and was later named one of the 100 Greatest Chicago Bears.
After leaving the Giants, Gould joined San Francisco, where he continued his success as a top kicker. He was first in field goals in 2017 with 39, and in field goal percentage in 2018.
At the time of his retirement, he was eighth all-time in field goals with 447, and tenth in points with 1,961.
In an article on The Players Tribune, Place Kicker, Robbie Gould announced his retirement from professional football
Playing his college ball at Penn State, Gould first played professionally for the Chicago Bears for eleven seasons (2005-15), where in 2006, he was a First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowler. After a year with the New York Giants, Gould signed with the San Francisco 49ers, where he played until 2022.
Gould is in the top ten in Points (1,961), Field Goals (447) and Field Goal Percentage (86.4)
Gould is unlikely to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (he is eligible in 2028), but should be on every preliminary list over his 20 years of eligibility.
We here at Notinhllloffame.com would like to wish Robbie Gould the best in his post-playing career.