Missed kick cost one of the best kickers ever an insane amount of money

A matter of inches cost him more money than many people will see in a lifetime.

Last month, we told you about New Orleans Saint running back Mark Ingram, who lost his mind when he was pulled on a goal line play because he was getting close to triggering a $100,000 bonus in his contract (based on yards gained).

Adam Vinatieri just out did Ingram —- not in terms of sideline tirade, but in terms of money lost.

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Per Adam Shefter, this clause is in the Colts' kicker's contract:

So in the second quarter in Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Vinatieri —- who entered the game making 26 of 29 attempts —- lined up for a 48-yard field goal. The 44-year-old is in his 21st NFL season, and one of the best kickers of all time sent the ball off the right upright —- and missed.

There goes any shot at $500,000. That's a very expensive —- and painful —- missed field goal.