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When was BB the first to franchise a kicker? I seem to remember a good number of kickers being tagged in the past 6 or so years and the only instance of BB tagging a kicker I can remember occurred during that span. Did he franchise Vinatieri?
(Gostkowski tagged-3d time bB tagged a kicker) . . .
Meanwhile, coach Bill Belichick and the Pats didn't set any precedents on Monday; the team has tagged a kicker on two previous occasions.
In 2002 and 2005, Adam Vinatieri was franchised. The first time, he eventually signed a long-term deal. In '05, Vinatieri played under the one-year franchise tag and left for Indy after the season. ...
Here you go, good guess: AV