No, you (probably) can’t hit a 43-yard field goal.

That’s what one Chicago brewery is banking on in an effort to defend Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey.

Parkey missed a 43-yard game-winning field goal on Sunday in the Bears’ playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field, after the ball hit the goal post twice. The Bears fell 16-15.

That, obviously, didn’t sit well with Bears fans — who have come after Parkey hard since the blundered kick.

So, Goose Island has joined dozens of Bears players and other athletes around the country in defending Parkey. The brewery announced its plans to build a goal post on the street in front of its building in Chicago this weekend, and will offer anyone free beer for a year and “eternal glory” if they can make a 43-yard field goal.






Actually attempting a 43-yard field goal will hopefully help fans understand how hard that feat really is. And, if nothing else, free beer is definitely a good start for Bears fans who need help getting past the heartbreaking loss.

Highly doubtful. 43 yd kick is a long haul for an average Joe

I kicked a 17 yarder (old extra point) a few weeks ago in Green Bay.

43 is pretty far.

Highly doubtful. 43 yd kick is a long haul for an average Joe

The Average Joe, yes, but in a city as large as Chicago I would imagine there are at least a few ex-college kickers and soccer players who, under favorable conditions, have a good chance at making a 43 yarder.

there are loads of soccer guys in the city with ample leg to do it. probably 1000s of them.

To really simulate what Parker went through the brewery should first pay for 10 years of first class kicker training and skills development for everyone who's gonna kick. Only then can you truly put yourself in Parker's shoes.


And I know his name is Parkey but he doesn't deserve the respect for me to spell it that way. Parker is easier. Parker sucks.

Revolution should host a kick the crap out of a Cody Parkey pinata party at the same time Goose Island is bravely reinforcing the status quo.

Yeah, this is why this conversation is so stupid, and I've seen it so many places. "You can't do it so shut up."

Give me $8M guaranteed, 10 years of practice and access to world class training facilities and strength training coaches. Then put me out there.

Prepare all you want, wilting in the moment is fairly common.

Not surprised that a Deep State brewing company like Goose Island would come to the defense of Cody Parkey.

Revolution should host a kick the crap out of a Cody Parkey pinata party at the same time Goose Island is bravely reinforcing the status quo.

You would still suck and make Parkey look like a hall of famer

Isn't that what Bill Callahan said to his team before Super Bowl 37?