Tagged: Nick Novak (7 Results)
Chargers sign kicker Aguayo
The Los Angeles Chargers signed former Tampa Bay kicker ROBERTO AGUAYO to a contract on Wednesday. The Chargers used 5 kickers in 2017 and finished at a league-low 67 percent on… More field goal attempts. Aguayo will likely have competition, possibly from NICK ROSE and NICK NOVAK, as the Chargers try to improve their kicking game. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Chargers have new kicker
The Los Angeles Chargers waived kicker TRAVIS COONS on Monday and claimed NICK ROSE off waivers from Washington to replace him. Rose will be the fourth full-time kicker for the Chargers this season, following the ineffective YOUNGHOE KOO, the injured NICK NOVAK, and Coons.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Chargers have a new kicker
The Los Angeles Chargers released rookie kicker YOUNGHOE KOO and replaced him with veteran kicker NICK NOVAK. Coach Anthony Lynn noted that Koo had lost some confidence and he preferred to… More go with a more experienced and consistent kicker. Novak, 36, was cut twice previously by the Chargers but he is hoping the third time is a charm. Less
Source: Los Angeles Times
Around the NFL: Chargers bring back Novak
So long, Younghoe Koo; we hardly knew you. The Chargers are bringing back Nick Novak in an attempt to correct their kicking woes. They missed a field goal at the end that would have beaten Miami in Week 2, and they also had a miss that would have forced overtime in the opener at Denver. more »
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Factoid: Houston Texans
Houston had the unusual offense last year, consistently stalling for field goals. The offense attempted 41 field goals while scoring only 23 touchdowns. No other team finished with more than 9 more field goal attempts than touchdowns. So that’s seemingly a nice selling point for Nick Novak, who knocked in 127 points last year. more »
Ian Allan: Field goal heavy offenses
It’s too early to start slotting players and drawing any firm conclusions; let’s see who gets signed and drafted, and who’s starting at quarterback for some of these teams. But I am working my way through the 2016 numbers, collecting data and making some notes. And I see that three offenses were really prone to field goals last year. more »
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Novak leads Texans with 5 field goals
Kickers don’t always get much respect in fantasy football but owners of Texans kicker NICK NOVAK are likely celebrating today as their guy connected on 5 field goals to lead the… More Houston offense on Sunday. Novak was perfect against the Colts, hitting on kicks from 21, 24, 34, 41, and 52 yards. Less
Source: Houston Chronicle