VIDEO: Eddy Piñeiro's Reaction to Hitting Game-Winning FG Will Make Bears Fans Love Him Even More
By Scott Rogust
The Chicago Bears were close to suffering a heartbreaking loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon. However, thanks to some magic on the final drive, the Bears worked their way into field goal range. 53 yards proved to be nothing for Eddy Piñeiro, as he nailed it right between the uprights to give the Bears the 16-14 win. Piñeiro has already become a cult hero in the city of Chicago, and he will earn even more fans after you see his reaction.
Then you have Eddie Money doing this after the game. Let’s gooooo! pic.twitter.com/7WPIVy9cDu
— Dubs (@MikeDubsRadio) September 15, 2019
Pure elation from the undrafted free agent and former Florida Gator.
The Bears have had more than a fair share of kicking issues. It all began on Cody Parkey's infamous double-doink, costing the Bears the Wild Card Round game against the Philadelphia Eagles. After numerous failed tryouts, Chicago pulled the trigger on a trade with the Oakland Raiders for Piñeiro, in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
And there it is! https://t.co/Z4eM1oLsp8 pic.twitter.com/px2SDWPvBx
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 16, 2019
The investment has proven to be worth it so far for the Chicago Bears, as Piñeiro is a perfect 4-for-4 on the season, and is quickly becoming a Chicago icon.