Adam Vinatieri
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"Adam Matthew Vinatieri" is an American football placekicker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He has played in one with the Colts. Vinatieri won Super Bowls in 2001, 2003, and 2004 with the Patriots, as well in 2006 with the Colts. He is the first kicker ever to win four Super Bowl rings. As of the 2014 season, Vinatieri, 42, is the oldest active player in the NFL.

Vinatieri has been called "Mr. Clutch" by the media due to his reputation for success when kicking under pressure during his tenure in the National Football League.

[http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2004/02/02/mr_clutch_no_doubt_about_it/.] Mr. Clutch Nicknamed "Automatic Adam" for his accuracy, and "Iceman" for his poise under pressure, Vinatieri has converted several of the most crucial field goals in NFL history, including the game-tying and -winning kicks in blizzard conditions in the infamous "Tuck Rule Game", and game-winning kicks in the final seconds of two Super Bowls (Super Bowl XXXVI/XXXVI, Super Bowl XXXVIII/XXXVIII).

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The offense did a good job in the two-minute drill to get down there and use up all the clock. We found a way to get it done. We've had some ups and downs this year, but this team has a lot of heart.

To be the best, you've got to beat the best. That's all there is to it.

This team has a lot of heart.

It was only a September win, but we're pretty happy with it, ... Whenever we get a chance with some time left on the clock, it seems like we can get it done.

There was a misperception of kickers not being athletes. I think that's in the past.

It was a beautiful night, ... Toward the end of the game, it didn't feel like there was any wind at all.

Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods are out there performing all the time. As kickers, we're not out there much. Our teammates build the cake, and sometimes we're fortunate enough to put the icing on it.

It's going to be a tough year, a very tough year.

We were going to kick it no matter what the distance, ... We bled the clock. There was always overtime.