"Nicholas Ryan "Nick" Novak" is an American football placekicker who is currently playing for the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Maryland Terrapins football/Maryland.

Novak has been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Arizona Cardinals, Cologne Centurions, Kansas City Chiefs, Florida Tuskers, and New York Jets.

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I was nervous. I just got under it too much. That's one of my characteristics. I've kicked off pretty well in the preseason. I'm pretty happy with my kickoffs. I think I'll do better when I get another shot. I'd just like to get another opportunity.

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It definitely meant more after [September 11] as a symbol of freedom and liberty.

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The 53-yarder wasn't even a good hit. It's in a rainstorm. I'm just trying to hit it real hard. It just stayed straight and went through. The other one [the blocked kick] was better.

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I'm a competitor. I want to be a kicker who can handle the pressure. A lot of people may think I should be nervous right now. I'm really not. I'm more excited for the opportunity to play for the Redskins. It's always been a dream of mine.

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That goal got our intensity up and we just kept rolling.

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