“That’s the plan”: Andy Borregales learns he could surpass a Patriots legend
The Venezuelan kicker is enjoying a strong start with New England, but an unexpected question connected him to one of the NFL’s most significant records.
A ndy Borregales did not expect a conversation about his career to lead to one of the NFL’s biggest records. After the New England Patriots’ 45-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders , Nacho García presented him with a projection: if he played for 23 seasons and maintained his current scoring pace, he could surpass Adam Vinatieri’s all-time mark. The Venezuelan’s response was spontaneous: “I didn’t know that. Well, that’s the plan.” Reaching that milestone would require an extraordinarily long career, but his words showed that Borregales is willing to dream big while keeping his focus on the work ahead.
From admiring Adam Vinatieri to building his own legacy
The comparison carries special meaning because Vinatieri was one of Borregales’ idols growing up. The kicker recalled watching YouTube videos of Vinatieri’s field goals in the Super Bowls, including those kicks in the snow that helped make him an iconic figure in the NFL . Years later, getting to speak with him and meet his son became an experience Borregales particularly cherishes.
Borregales’ key is focusing on the next kick
To keep moving forward, the Venezuelan relies on a simple mental routine. Before every attempt, he checks the wind direction and reminds himself to focus on kicking the ball. His goal is to keep unnecessary thoughts from becoming distractions, because every opportunity demands his full attention in the moment .
Against Las Vegas, that precision translated into a flawless performance. He converted all six of his extra-point attempts and his only field goal, finishing with nine points in New England’s victory. On a day when the Patriots scored 45 points, Borregales made the most of every opportunity he received, contributing to the team’s overall effort.
The arrival of his baby gives him new motivation
Away from the field, Borregales is preparing for one of the biggest changes of his life: becoming a father. During the interview, he shared that his nerves about his baby’s arrival had started to ease , although he expects them to return when the baby is born. Together with his wife, he wants to prepare to give their family the best possible future.
He also reflected on his roots in Doral, Florida, a community with a significant Venezuelan, Colombian and Cuban population . He misses Miami’s weather and its people, two things that make life in the northern part of the country feel different. He also discussed the growing presence of Latinos in the NFL and his efforts to help Mexican teammates with their Spanish .
Borregales still has many chapters left to write in his career. For now, his story brings together the learning curve of a new professional chapter, the excitement of starting a family and the opportunity to keep growing with the Patriots. Vinatieri’s record may remain out of reach for a long time, but the Venezuelan already knows one thing: every step begins with the next kick.
