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5/22/2013

Robbie Gould, K, CHI

Gould cleared to kick

News: Updating a previous report, Bears kicker Robbie Gould has been cleared by his doctor to participate in the team's OTA workouts this week. He's apparently recovered from surgery to fix a ruptured hamstring.

Analysis: Gould hurt himself in early December and missed the end of last season. He's a solid kicker who has made at least 83.3 percent of his field goals in each of his last seven seasons. He's worth a final-round pick provided he is healthy for the start of training camp.

5/13/2013	Derek Dimke, K, NYJ
	Jets release three News: The Jets have released kicker Derek Dimke, receiver Royce Pollard, and defensive lineman Roosevelt Holiday Analysis: If you were counting on any of these guys for Fantasy success you probably were headed toward a losing path. They don't belong on rosters.

5/7/2013	John Kasay, K, NO
	Kasay hangs up his cleats News: Kicker John Kasay will retire as a member of the Panthers. Analysis: Kasay made 461 of 563 field goals over his 21-year career. It's believed he will no longer be a candidate for teams to call up.

5/2/2013

Connor Barth, K, TB

Barth's competition retires

News: Nate Kaeding has chosen to retire rather than play in 2013, according to the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Kaeding hurt his groin several days ago according to the report. That means Connor Barth will soon be the only active kicker on the Bucs roster.

Analysis: We weren't sure why the Bucs brought in Kaeding in the first place. He's made at least 82.1 pct. of his field goals over the last three years including nine of 14 from 50-plus yards. With Tampa Bay's offense as explosive as ever there's some potential for Barth to be useful this season. Draft him with a final-round pick if you wish.

5/2/2013

Nate Kaeding, K, TB

Report: Kaeding retires

News: Nate Kaeding has chosen to retire rather than play in 2013, according to the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Kaeding hurt his groin several days ago according to the report and has decided to move on with his life. "It's not like I can switch the way I kick, or change this way, or use a different muscle," Kaeding said. "Especially for me, and the way I kick, that's the main lever in the kicking motion. It's impossible to avoid it and I've got these chronic issues."

Analysis: It's a tough break for Kaeding, who made 181 of 210 field goals and all but two of 354 extra points in his nine-year career.

5/1/2013

Dustin Hopkins, K, BUF

Bills draft Hopkins

News: The Bills drafted kicker Dustin Hopkins in the sixth round of the NFL Draft out of Florida State. Hopkins will compete with veteran Rian Lindell for the starting job.

Analysis: Even if Hopkins wins he would be just a No. 2 Fantasy kicker at best. Keep an eye on what develops with Hopkins and Lindell in training camp, but don’t plan on drafting Hopkins in the majority of leagues.

5/1/2013

Caleb Sturgis, K, MIA

Sturgis to compete with Carpenter

News: The Dolphins drafted Caleb Sturgis in the fifth round of the NFL Draft out of the University of Florida. Sturgis will compete with Dan Carpenter for the kicking job in Miami, and Sturgis might be the favorite based on Carpenter’s struggles in recent years. Keep an eye on what develops of this battle in training camp, and if Sturgis is kicking for the Dolphins he would be considered a No. 2 Fantasy option in all leagues.

Analysis: Keep an eye on what develops of this battle in training camp, and if Sturgis is kicking for the Dolphins he would be considered a No. 2 Fantasy option in all leagues.

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