Gibbs Has Not Made Decision On Kicker
Washington Redskins12/02/2006 9:52 AM The Washington Post reports Redskins HC Joe Gibbs ended practice yesterday without resolving the team's kicking situation, days after signing K Shaun Suisham to compete with incumbent place K Nick Novak. Novak has struggled with his field goal accuracy and short kickoffs, prompting Gibbs to consider alternatives. Since signing with the Redskins on Oct. 11, Novak has made 5 of 10 field goals. When the Redskins signed Suisham on Tuesday, Gibbs said he was unsure of his plan. His options were to let the two kickers compete during the week and cut one, or keep two kickers and use one for kickoffs and the other for field goals. Gibbs said it was an unorthodox approach for him, but not out of the realm of possibility. Read more