Last year, Anthony Lynn revealed these thoughts on Nick Novak’s game-winning kick against the Oakland Raiders: He doesn’t miss the ones when the game is on the line.
When it came down to it, Novak could perform in crucial situations, something that supressed concerns over leg strength. Lynn made it clear with both his decision to sign Novak and his comments following the kick that he was interested in a player who would remain steadfast in the most intense situations. Punter Drew Kaser, for as strong as his leg is, has shown on a number of occasions that he cannot.