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Around the NFL: Roberto Aguayo
The Patriots have released Robert Aguayo, and that’s probably it for his career. He’s a former second-round pick, but he hasn’t played in an actual NFL game since 2016. He’s not going to be an NFL kicker. more »
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Chargers’ kicking competition heating up
The Los Angeles Chargers kicking competition between CALEB STURGIS and ROBERTO AGUAYO is in full swing. Head coach Anthony Lynn would like to make his decision sooner than later but the… More competition is apparently too close to call. Last season, the Chargers used four kickers and were successful on an NFL-worst 67% of their field goal attempts. Nowhere to go but up in 2018. Less
Source: Los Angeles Times
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
Panthers sign kicker Aguayo to practice squad
The Carolina Panthers signed former Tampa Bay and Chicago kicker ROBERTO AGUAYO to its practice squad on Wednesday. Kicker GRAHAM GANO has had soreness in his knee but said Monday that he “feels really good” and he has not had to miss playing time.
Source: Charlotte Observer
Bucs sign kicker Hocker
One day after cutting kicker ROBERTO AGUAYO, the Tampa Bay Bucs signed former New Orleans kicker ZACH HOCKER. Hocker is expected to compete with kicker NICK FOLK during training camp, with Folk being a strong favorite due to a guaranteed $750,000 guaranteed contract.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Bears sign kicker Aguayo
The Chicago Bears have signed kicker ROBERTO AGUAYO off waivers to battle kicker CONNOR BARTH. Aguayo was just released by Tampa Bay after continuing to struggle with the team. Aguayo was drafted by the Bucs in the second round a year ago but failed to live up to expectations.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Around the NFL: Bucs release Aguayo
That was fast. The Bucs released Roberto Aguayo today, just one preseason game into his second season. He was supposed to be the automatic machine who would be their kicker for the next 10-15 years. Instead he joins the carousel of free agent kickers trying to latch on with teams. more »
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Aguayo misses 2 kicks in preseason opener
Tampa Bay kicker ROBERTO AGUAYO got off to a poor start in his kicking competition with veteran NICK FOLK on Friday night. Aguayo missed an extra point and a 47-yard field… More goal on the evening. Folk, meanwhile, made his only attempt from 45 yards out. Aguayo did make a 20-yard field goal to start the game, but he seems to be running out of chances and is certainly a major fantasy risk at this point. Less
Source: NFL.com
Bucs kicker Aguayo “lights out”
Tampa Bay coach Dirk Koetter said that kicker ROBERTO AGUAYO had the best day of training camp that he has had in a long time on Friday. Koetter said that Aguayo… More was “lights out” after going 7-7, including a 54-yard kick. Aguayo’s high draft selection and rookie struggles have been well documented but he looks to have the early edge over veteran NICK FOLK in the Bucs kicking competition. Less
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Aguayo vs. Folk for Bucs kicking job
The Tampa Bay Bucs have some fantasy weapons in place heading into the 2017 season and they could be a team that produces significant fantasy points. Given this backdrop, fantasy owners… More will want to keep an eye on what’s shaping up to be a fascinating kicking competition between second-year kicker ROBERTO AGUAYO and veteran NICK FOLK. Less
Source: NFL.com
Trivia: April 8, 2017
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Bucs sign Folk to compete with Aguayo
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed veteran kicker NICK FOLK to compete with youngster ROBERTO AGUAYO. Aguayo was selected in the second round of the 2016 draft but struggled in his rookie season. He connected on only 71% of his attempts, the lowest percentage of any NFL kicker.
Source: Sporting News
Aguayo leads Bucs, fantasy owners
Tampa Bay Bucs rookie kicker ROBERTO AGUAYO led the team to a victory on Sunday by going 4 for 4 on his field goal attempts. Aguayo accounted for much of the offense against Kansas City, hitting field goals from 22, 31, 36, and 41 yards.
Source: Tampa Bay Times