If the rumor is true, retired soccer star David Beckham might become a kicker in the NFL. If he chooses to accept the NFL’s proposal, the rest of the league will have to step up its kicking game to compete against him.
It’s not uncommon for NFL kickers to have soccer-based roots. For many, soccer was the start of their kicking game, but most players only played soccer during their youth and then converted to football.
Take Beckham, a man who has played soccer all of his life. He has played for multiple teams in different countries, all while bringing success to each team and himself. He is a man who brings results, not a man who just sits around and does nothing.
Transitioning from European football to American football may be a bit hard at first, but with Beckham’s expertise and skill, he should be able to kick a football in no time. He is also a force to be reckoned with if he decides to switch.
From an American standpoint, we are used to seeing good extra-point kicks or field-goal kicks from 30-35 yards away. Beckham could easily kick that and then some without even breaking a sweat.
Besides being a world-class kicker, there are many other perks for him to become a football player. His switch could bring good leadership and devotion to the sport for every player on his team. Even if he didn’t go to the best team in the league, Beckham could shine a spotlight wherever, which would bring in more revenue and fan spirit.
The NFL could also use some good publicity this season, something the famed soccer player could bring tenfold. In recent years, the NFL has had many issues within each team or its referees, and with each negative blotch comes a loss of fans and money. Beckham is widely popular across the country and could remove any negative feedback or hesitations a fan may have.
As good as this may sound on paper, the only real concern would be if the other kickers could compete with Beckham’s prowess. If he chooses to sign with the NFL, I would be putting a little more focus on the kicking game. Underestimating him could be the downfall to some teams, especially if he proves to be a good kicker early on.
Some people may be against letting him cross over to football, and others may be for the switch, but what it comes down to is if Beckham could prove the switch would be beneficial to both him and the NFL. If the NFL thinks recruiting him would be a good idea, then it’s only a matter of time until the world knows his next move.
