The Saints signed Lutz to a five-year contract extension worth $20.25 million, including $9.2 million in guarantees.
Perla Sports Management announces the signing of Jameson Vest and John Wirtel
Lutz sets Saints record with 26th straight FG made
Wil Lutz connected from 43 yards out to put the Saints up 17-14 with 7 seconds left in the first half. It was Wil’s 26th straight field goal made, breaking Morten Andersen’s Saints record of 25 straight. Another incredible accomplishment for the third year kicker. The Saints went on to win the game and secure home field throughout the playoffs. Congratulations Wil on putting yourself in the record books! #saints #whodat
Iowa State punter, Colin Downing, signs with Perla Sports Management
Iowa State's, Colin Downing, has signed with Perla Sports Management for the upcoming NFL Draft. Downing handled punting duties for Iowa State from 2014-2017 and ended his career as one of the best punters in program history. Over his four years punting for the Cyclones, Colin pinned 79 punts inside the 20 and never allowed a punt return for a touchdown.
Wil Lutz rewards Saints faith with arguably the best season a kicker's had for Sean Payton
Wil Lutz is the 11th kicker to join the Saints during Sean Payton's tenure and has delivered a strong second season to establish himself in New Orleans. Lutz tied Morten Anderson and John Carney for the most field goals made in a season in franchise history, with 31. Check out Joel Erickson's article from The Advocate with the link below.
Wil Lutz's clutch kick overshadowed in Saints' loss to Vikings
With 25 seconds on the clock, Wil Lutz walked out and kicked the go-ahead field goal during one of the wildest finishes you'll ever see at a football game. Check out The Times-Picayune's write up of the clutch performance from Wil in the link below.
Sean Payton's comments on Wil Lutz from Wednesday's conference call
Check out Sean Payton's comments below on Wil Lutz from Wednesday's conference call. The full call transcript can be found here.
Speaking of field goals, can you reflect a little bit on Wil Lutz and obviously he’s coming off making a good kick in this last game and his progression up until now from the time you got him?
“He is playing well. He is kicking well. We get to see more of it maybe than you do. The concern when you’re attempting a field goal at that length is two-fold, the flight is going to be different which means it is more prone for a block. And if you do not capitalize on it, the field position (becomes unfavorable). I thought he had some good hits last week in practice. We watch him kick each day. You can kind of see how the ball is taking off his foot. That was a great kick.”
I wanted to circle back to kickers and the psychology of kicking. How do you view Wil Lutz in that light?
“I think it is the same psychology you have if you are a receiver and corner or quarterback. You have to feel confident. Confidence comes from behavior demonstrated. You have to have that routine. Although it seems to focus around one swing. I think it’s that mentality you have to go out there and put a freaking arrow through them. I think sometimes that breaks guys. But I think in his case, it’s definitely an asset.”
Wil Lutz didn't realize he was kicking from 57 yards in playoffs until after he'd already hit it
Click the title to link to the article in The Advocate by Joel Erickson.
Wil Lutz sets Saints playoff record with 57-yard field goal
FCS AP All-American punter, Austin Barnard, signs with Perla Sports Management
Austin Barnard has signed with Perla Sports Management for the upcoming NFL draft. Barnard led the Southern Conference and ranked second in the nation, averaging a school-record 45.2 yards on 54 punts. He had 18 punts of 50 yards or more, and 18 that were placed inside the 20-yard line. Barnard, also handled kickoff duties for Samford, averaging 62.7 yards on 67 kickoffs. Fun fact, Austin grew up in Fayetteville, GA and played soccer against fellow Perla Sports Managment client Wil Lutz in high school.