Parkey

The novel featured a character based on Steve Parkey, an African American blacksmith from Hancock County whose shop is displayed on the grounds of the Museum of Appalachia.

While Bears kicker Cairo Santos extended his successful field goal streak to 22 by going four-for-four vs. the Vikings, former Bear Cody Parkey burnished his reputation as King of the Doinks once more on national television.

According to multiple reports, including from ESPN’s Field Yates, the Indianapolis Colts auditioned six different kickers on Tuesday, including Parkey.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace wouldn’t say if Cody Parkey will return for another season, and coach Matt Nagy called out the struggling kicker for appearing on the “Today” show last week.

Parkey replaced Cairo Santos, who kicked in the first five games of the season.

Parkey was cut not long afterward, but the Bears’ kicking woes have not been assuaged.

So, Goose Island is donating $20,000 to the charity of Parkey’s choice, which was Lurie Children’s Hospital.

The Bears conducted a massive offseason kicking search after Cody Parkey double-doinked a 43-yard field goal miss to end the 16-15 playoff loss to Philadelphia.

With 10 seconds on the clock, Bears kicker Cody Parkey missed a 43 yard field goal.

Chicago (8-4) forced overtime by getting a 21-yard field goal by Cody Parkey and a 1-yard touchdown pass from halfback Tarik Cohen to Anthony Miller as time expired in the fourth quarter.

Cody Parkey is my No. 9 kicker this week.

Cody Parkey made eight-straight field goals after hitting the uprights four times — on two field goals and two extra points — Nov. 11 against the Lions.

Cody Parkey missed two extra points the week before, doinking two kicks off the upright and doing the same on two more field-goal tries against the Lions.

Cody Parkey received $9 million in guaranteed money when he signed with the Bears in the offseason, so really, really don’t feel bad for him.

If the Lions were even a decent team, and won because Parkey kicked poorly, he might be looking for a job today.

Nagy admitted, though, that Parkey can’t gain his trust just by making kicks during the week.

Oh … and Cody Parkey missed an extra point.

Parkey missed it wide right.