Chiefs roll with Novak

With Kansas City never being the easiest place to kick, the team has gone through kickers at a semi-ridiculous rate over the last few years. Last year's 6th round selection Justin Medlock didn't even make it tgrough Training Camp, and it says a great deal that the team would probably take Lawrence Tynes back in a heartbeat.

This year, the team is relying on former Dallas Kicker Nick Novak to handle Field Goals, following the release of Rookie Connor Barth.

Novak, a third year player who was beaten out by Shaun Suisham in Washington during the 2006 season, has shown good leg strength and accuracy during his time in the league, but has struggled in the clutch. On the other hand, he has been pretty good in the preseason, and given the wind in Arrowhead stadum, it's often better to have an experienced head on the field.

Still, if a veteran kicker is released during today's cuts, don't be surprised to see the Chiefs bring in a little competition for Novak.