As we've seen time and time again, kicker Chris Boswell came up huge for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1, reminding everyone of just how important he is.
Trailing 32-31 with about one minute remaining against the New York Jets last week, Boswell was tasked with booting a 60-yard field goal. In pure Bos fashion, he came through, nailing the field goal that proved to be the game-winner.
Boswell's clutch kick immediately brought to mind the veteran's desire for a new contract this offseason, something he ultimately didn't get. Clearly the Steelers weren't interested in giving him one with his contract running through 2026.
However, that's something Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger believes the team should reconsider. Big Ben had three words about a Boswell extension:
"Pay the man," Roethlisberger said of Boswell on his podcast. "You might wanna pay him now cause it's gonna be a lot cheaper than waiting at the end of the year. But Bos, we love you, great job."
Boswell has had a few rough seasons in Pittsburgh, but there has certainly been a lot more good than bad over his Steelers tenure. The two-time Pro Bowler has tallied a field goal success rate of 90% or higher seven times in 10 seasons.
His value to the Steelers was never more apparent than in 2024, when Boswell was routinely salvaging failed Pittsburgh drives en route to finishing with the most made field goals in the NFL.
"The two things that you have that give you so much comfort in a football game is a great defense... and a great kicker," Roethlisberger said.
Boswell's current annual average sits at $5 million, which ranks him 10th in the NFL among kickers.
There are not nine kickers better than Bos, so he deserves a raise and we fully expect him to get it when the time comes.
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