Last season, things seemed to be going in the right direction for Nick Novak, and the Chargers kicking game. The Chargers awarded Novak a nice contract that appeared to lock him up for the next four seasons. After bouncing around to just about every team in the league (including being cut & re-signed by the Chargers) the undrafted free agent seemed to have found a home in his native city of San Diego. He replaced 3rd round draft pick, and long time kicker, Nate Kaeding. Kaeding was phenomenal during the regular season, but repeatedly hung the team out to dry when the game was on the line… especially in the playoffs.