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Ravens look at kickers, but don't sign any

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:02:09 -0500

The Baltimore Ravens kicked the tires on a couple of kickers today, but afterward coach John Harbaugh suggested that the team will stay the course with Steve Hauschka.Mike Nugent and Billy Cundiff both tried out at the team's training complex,...

Ravens bring two kickers in for tryouts

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:35:19 -0500

Former NFL kickers Mike Nugent (Jets) and Billy Cundiff (Cowboys) tried out for the Ravens at their Ownings Mills training complex today, but no signings were announced by the team. Steve Hauschka has made 8 of 11 field goals in his first season as Ravens kicker, but had critical misses against the Vikings on Oct. 18 and the Bengals on Sunday. Both missed kicks hooked to the left of the upright. The kick against the Vikings was to win the game as time ran out. “Steve works really hard, ...

Browns Work Out Former Ohio State Kicker Mike Nugent

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:50:04 -0500

ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting on his Twitter page that the Browns worked out ex-Buccaneers K Mike Nugent. “Busy Friday for the Browns. They tried out S Clinton Hart and K Mike Nugent, the former Ohio State standout.”

While We’re Waiting… LeBron’s Corn Maze, Mike Nugent’s Release, and Olympiakos’ Lawsuit

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:00:07 -0500

Since this morning’s version was rudely/pleasantly interrupted by the Braylon Edwards trade, please accept this cordially late version of WFNY-esque links from around the web. As always, please send stuff we may have missed to our tips address in the sidebar. This is how you know you’ve made it. I guess? (Full image after the jump) [...]

While We’re Waiting… LeBron’s Corn Maze, Mike Nugent’s Release, and Olympiakos’ Lawsuit

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:00:07 -0500

INSIDE THE BUCS Presents: Nugent fully at fault for kicking woes

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:15:26 -0500

Short of actually making an excuse for Mike Nugent, Raheem Morris brought up the gusty winds that were evident on the one kick as it took over for a moment; yet ultimately was not responsible for a single miss on Sunday. Fox analyst Tim Ryan tried to put the blame on a poor snap, that it messed up Nugent's timing. Yet watching again, you do not see Nugent studder-step. His motion is a constant one, and he follows through perfectly. He just simply misses them, and even the one he made ...

K NUGENT RELEASED

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:20:57 -0500

More photos » by Steve Nesius - AP Going, Going, GONE Browse more photos » The Buccaneers announced today that they have signed K Shane Andrus. In addition, the team released CB Marcus Hamilton and K Mike Nugent. Andrus entered the league as a free agent with the Indianapolis Colts in 2006. He played in one game for the Colts in 2009, handling kickoff duties in their season opener agains...

Bucs Looking for a Kicker After Releasing Mike Nugent

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:01:39 -0500

The Buccaneers have released kicker Mike Nugent, who won the kicking battle with incumbent Matt Bryant. The Bucs auditioned kickers Monday to replace Nugent, who converted just two out of six field goal attempts in four games.

Bucs release PK Nugent

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:55:12 -0500

Mike Nugent's career with the Bucs was much like his wayward field goal attempts -- long enough and no good. The Bucs have released Nugent, one day after he missed two field goals in the Bucs 16-13 loss to the...

Bucs will work out place-kickers after Nugent missses

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:55:13 -0500

Mike Nugent's future with the Bucs could be in jeopardy After watching Nugent miss two more field goals in Sunday's 16-13 loss, coach Raheem Morris said the team has invited free agent kickers to work out for the team. Nugent...

Buccaneers kick Mike Nugent owns up to poor performance

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:07:20 -0500

Kicker Mike Nugent made no excuses for a performance that very well could have been the difference in this loss here in Landover, Md. "I felt like if I would have done my job, we should have won by three...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Grading out the special teams - Week 1

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:00:19 -0500

The last of three columns on grading out week 1. So far we've seen higher than normal marks on offense, and lower than normal marks on defense. Special Teams is often a mixed bag, and though it doesn't receive much attention, it can accoutn for a lot of hidden yards or field position. Kicker Mike Nugent - Let's get the obvious out of the way. He missed a field goal (way) wide right. He had another blocked, though that one is on the line.&...

Buccaneers PK Mike Nugent Has Edge Over Matt Bryant?

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:32:06 -0500

Word out of Tampa is that the recently signed Mike Nugent has the early edge over Matt Bryant in the competition to become the Bucs? placekicker next...

We’re Back Baby!

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:54:05 -0500

Excitement is growing all over Tampa Bay again after todays big free agent acquisition. Personally, I think this is exactly the type of move i was waiting for to really put us over the top. Just a quick glance of the roster and you could tell we had only one hole and now we?re Kicker Mike ...