NY Jets Sign Nick Folk: A Kicking Upgrade?
The New York Jets have addressed their kicking woes by re-signing veteran Nick Folk. Folk, known as the "Folk Hero" during his previous stint with the team (2010-2016), boasts impressive accuracy, leading the NFL in field goal percentage (96.2%) over the past two seasons with the Tennessee Titans.
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/columnists/full/cimini_rich.png&h=80&w=80&scale=crop" alt="Rich Cimini" width="40" height="40">This move comes after the Jets' rookie kickers, Caden Davis and Harrison Mevis, struggled in training camp. Davis has since been waived. Coach Aaron Glenn emphasized the importance of bringing in players who can contribute to winning games, highlighting Folk's consistent performance as the reason for the decision. The Jets hope Folk's experience will stabilize a position that saw them cycle through four kickers last season, including Greg Zuerlein.
Key Players:
- Nick Folk: Veteran kicker with a proven track record.
- Caden Davis: Rookie kicker waived after signing with the Jets.
- Harrison Mevis: Another kicker who struggled in camp.
- Greg Zuerlein: Veteran kicker who previously played for the Jets.
The signing of Folk signifies a clear intention by the Jets to strengthen their special teams unit and improve their chances of success in the upcoming season.
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