Chris Boniol
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Position: | Special Teams Coordinator | ||||||
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Born: | Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. | December 9, 1971||||||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 167 lb (76 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Alexandria | ||||||
College: | Louisiana Tech | ||||||
Undrafted: | 1994 | ||||||
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Christopher Donald Boniol (born December 9, 1971) is an American football coach and former placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears. He won Super Bowl XXX with the Cowboys over the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 1996, he tied the NFL record for most field goals in a game with seven. He played college football at Louisiana Tech University.
Early years
Boniol attended Alexandria Senior High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, where he was the placekicker for the football. As a senior, he made 34-of-35 extra points, hit a 47-yard field goal and averaged 41.8 yards-per-punt. He finished his high school career after making 10-of-18 career field goals and 113-of-121 extra points.
In baseball, he was the starting catcher and played for his father Don. He contributed to the team winning the state baseball championship.
College career
Boniol accepted a football scholarship from
As a sophomore, he connected on a 54-yard field goal on the final play of a 17–14 win over Eastern Michigan University. He contributed to a 12–12 tie against the University of South Carolina, by making a 38-yard field goal with 2 seconds left.
As a junior, he contributed to the school's first-ever win over a Southwest Conference team, by hitting a 30-yard field goal on the last play to defeat Baylor University 10–9.
As a senior, he led the team in scoring with 57 points and provided the only scoring in three of 11 games. Against Northern Illinois, Boniol's 26-yard field goal proved to be the winning margin in a 17–16 Bulldogs win.
He finished his college career third on the school's all-time scoring list (255 points) and owning most of the kicking records.[2] He recorded 50-of-81 field goals (.617), five from over 50 yards and won or tied five contests in the final seconds.
In 2018, he was named one of the greatest 50 players in school history.[3]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
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Philadelphia Eagles
On March 14, 1997, Boniol was signed as a restricted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles, after the salary cap-strapped Cowboys could not match the Eagles' four-year offer.[8] He played in Philadelphia for 2 seasons, but was inconsistent making field goals over 40 yards. He was passed on depth chart by Norm Johnson and was released on August 17, 1999.[9]
Cleveland Browns
On August 21, 1999, he was signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Browns.[10] On September 3, he was cut after not being able to pass Phil Dawson on the depth chart.[11]
Chicago Bears
On October 13,
Boniol played in the NFL for six seasons, making 128-of-163 field goals and 183-of-189 extra points for 567 points.
Coaching career
Boniol was an assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys from 2010 to 2013, focusing on kickers and punters.[16] He was credited for the signing of Pro Bowl kicker Dan Bailey.[17]
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In 2023, he was named the special teams coordinator for the
References
- ^ "Berth in Independence gets La. Tech off ground In 3rd year in I-A, team grows up fast". November 23, 1990. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ "Former NFL kicker Chris Boniol comes home as Louisiana College's new special teams coordinator". July 27, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ "@LATechSports To Honor Top 50 Players in Joe Aillet Stadium History". May 21, 2018. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". April 30, 1994. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "Boniol still to get kicks for Dallas". September 22, 1995. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "Dan Bailey breaks franchise record". September 22, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ "Harris Takes Home NFC Special Teams Award For 2nd Time". Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ "Boniol Going to the Eagles". March 15, 1997. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". August 18, 1999. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". August 22, 1999. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". September 4, 1999. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. October 14, 1999. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ "Boniol Could Kick Himself For Bad Decision". Chicago Tribune. October 16, 1999. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ "His Confidence Gone, Boniol Should Be Too". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ "Bears changing up for season finale". December 28, 1999. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ "Cowboys, Chris Boniol part ways". January 8, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Mick Shots: Here's To Getting A Surprise Kick". Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Oakland Raiders complete coaching staff". February 6, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Former Dallas Cowboy Chris Boniol named LC Special Teams Coach". February 16, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Former NFL kicker Chris Boniol takes a stab at a recurring Bucs nightmare". Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Super Bowl LV - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 7th, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Buccaneers Make Changes To Coaching Staff". Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Birmingham Stallions Announce Coaching Staff for 2023 Season". March 16, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.