Nugent has a job again....

[victor2111]

...maybe for only a couple weeks but maybe he can show some people he can stilll kick.

A replacement for Rackers

The club is expected to sign Mike Nugent as a temporary replacement for kicker Neil Rackers, who is struggling with a pulled groin muscle.

Nugent's signing, likely to be announced today, will give Rackers time to heal before the post-season. Nugent kicked for the Jets from 2005 to 2008, when he was cut after one game. He kicked in four games this year for Tampa Bay and missed four of six field goals, including one that was blocked.

It's doubtful Nugent is viewed as a permanent replacement for Rackers, who is in the final year of his contract. Rackers has missed only one field goal this year, and his versatility in kicking off is a big asset to the Cardinals.

UPDATE: Nugent has been signed and safety Matt Ware was placed on injured reserve. Ware suffered a right knee injury against the 49ers. No ACL tear was diagnosed but it apparently was going to take Ware some time to return. I'll have update later on Larry Fitzgerald and other injured players.




Hopefully Rackers can't go the next couple games and Nugent gets a chance to show off his talents to the league.

[TH1Bucks]

Good News ! For the life of me I can NOT finger out why Nugent can not get it going in the pro's. He was money for tOSU, just money. He turns pro and is not worth a nickle. I just dont get it. Lets hope he goes perfect until Rackers gets healthy and gets another shot next year at a full time Gig !

[buckeyebikerbabe]

Good for Nuge!

[GoBlueInAtlanta]

Wow. This is the first I've heard of him not doing well. I hadn't noticed not hearing his name. I assumed he was killing in the pros. I'm floored.

[thepryoreffect]

Dec 16, 2009 15:16:48 GMT -5 victor2111 said:

...maybe for only a couple weeks but maybe he can show some people he can stilll kick.

A replacement for Rackers

The club is expected to sign Mike Nugent as a temporary replacement for kicker Neil Rackers, who is struggling with a pulled groin muscle.

Nugent's signing, likely to be announced today, will give Rackers time to heal before the post-season. Nugent kicked for the Jets from 2005 to 2008, when he was cut after one game. He kicked in four games this year for Tampa Bay and missed four of six field goals, including one that was blocked.

It's doubtful Nugent is viewed as a permanent replacement for Rackers, who is in the final year of his contract. Rackers has missed only one field goal this year, and his versatility in kicking off is a big asset to the Cardinals.

UPDATE: Nugent has been signed and safety Matt Ware was placed on injured reserve. Ware suffered a right knee injury against the 49ers. No ACL tear was diagnosed but it apparently was going to take Ware some time to return. I'll have update later on Larry Fitzgerald and other injured players.




Hopefully Rackers can't go the next couple games and Nugent gets a chance to show off his talents to the league.

Damn, just when the Cardinals thought that extra points were a sure thing...

[keln]

Field Goals Made 77
Field Goal Attempts 98
Field Goal % 78.6
Stats at NFL.com

This is not good?

[thepryoreffect]

Dec 16, 2009 22:27:51 GMT -5 keln said:

Field Goals Made 77
Field Goal Attempts 98
Field Goal % 78.6
Stats at NFL.com

This is not good?

It's not bad but he's 2 for his last 7 and shanked a few in preseason with the Jets and Bucs which is why he's jobless. I just don't think he can mentally get it done anymore.

[victor2111]

Nugent with the start and was perfect in his chance.

1-1 FG LG 48
4-4XP

[TH1Bucks]

Dec 20, 2009 17:14:49 GMT -5 victor2111 said:

Nugent with the start and was perfect in his chance.

1-1 FG LG 48
4-4XP

Sweet !

[bucksnbucs]

all kickers have the mental strength of oatmeal, some are just better then others at dealing with it.

[bucks4ever]

Good for him.

[victor2111]

Rackers was inactive again and Nugent got the start!

Today vs the Rams:
1-1 FG LG 19
4-4XP

In 2 games with Arizona - 2-2 FG LG 48 8-8XP

Hopefully Arizona holds him out again next week and gives Nugent one more start. Even though Nugent isn't Arizona long term kicker at least he gets a chance to show other teams he can still kick.

[victor2111]

Dec 27, 2009 19:13:40 GMT -5 victor2111 said:

Rackers was inactive again and Nugent got the start!

Today vs the Rams:
1-1 FG LG 19
4-4XP

In 2 games with Arizona - 2-2 FG LG 48 8-8XP

Hopefully Arizona holds him out again next week and gives Nugent one more start. Even though Nugent isn't Arizona long term kicker at least he gets a chance to show other teams he can still kick.

Nugent was cut by Arizona yesterday as Rackers was healthy again.

At least Arizona gave him a chance to show off his kicking skills for other teams. He did a great job while he was there and hopefully another caught it and wants to give him another chance.

[Deleted]

After watching Cundiff and Chris Brown almost kick their teams out of playoff contention, I am guessing he could get a shot with either team.

[thepryoreffect]

I was about to say that the Texans will be looking for a new kicker.