The veteran long-rebate specialist will be in the spotlight on Sunday in a game between the Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers. He will then play the 251st game of his NFL career, which will allow him to overtake veteran kicker Eddie Murray as the Canadian player with the most games played in the league.
It’s OK for me [de jouer dans l’anonymat], it is part of my mandate and I am aware of it, said Ladouceur during a telephone interview with The Canadian Press. It’s an achievement, but it’s part of a much bigger picture like winning a game, reaching the playoffs and winning the Super Bowl.
There are so many more important things in my opinion. Obviously, it’s a personal achievement that shows Canadians can do as well in the NFL as anyone.
, he added.
Ladouceur, who is 39, has been a model of consistency since joining the Cowboys as a free agent in the 2005 season. He hasn’t missed a game or sabotaged a single long throw. punches, conversions or field goals) during his career.
I have worked with very good players holding the ball and very good kickers, don’t get me wrong
, said Ladouceur modestly. I missed a few discounts but they did a good job catching the ball and making me look good.
Like everything in life, it takes practice, willpower and a work ethic, so everything kids learn as they grow up. This is how I learned my job, how I took advantage of the opportunities that presented themselves to me, those which pushed me to constantly improve myself, and which could, I hope, help me. team to win.
The Cowboys (4-9) will only have their third losing season since the arrival of Ladouceur. The 1,98 m (6 ft 5 in), 116 kg (256 lb) Montrealer has a very simple explanation for his longevity in the NFL.
We must avoid injuries, he said. It is a guarantee of success in professional sport. Are you available every day, every practice, every game?
As soon as you find yourself on the sidelines, your career is threatened because the teams will have to find someone to replace you if you play 10 games instead of the 16 scheduled each season. Avoiding Injury Is The Key To Success In The NFL
, he concluded.
