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Martin Gramatica is making it clear if he have been operating the Ravens’ particular groups … he would NOT eliminate Justin Tucker — regardless of the star’s latest woes.
The legendary kicker tells TMZ Sports activities … he believes Tucker’s simply merely hit a tough patch — and he is assured the 35-year-old will combat his approach by it in time for Baltimore’s impending playoff run.
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“He will snap out of it,” the previous Buccaneers kicker stated. “There is not any query that he is aware of how one can kick. He is executed it without end.”
Tucker — usually probably the most constant kicker within the NFL — has made simply 19 of his 27 discipline objective makes an attempt this yr … and he is uncharacteristically missed two additional factors as properly. In reality, the three misfires he had in opposition to the Eagles on Sunday arguably value his group a giant win.
John Harbaugh, although, has stated he’ll stick along with his man for the foreseeable future … and Gramatica says that is “100%” the suitable transfer.
“It will be like telling Tom Brady, ‘Look, you are struggling now for a season,'” Gramatica stated. “‘We will bench you or discover anyone else.’ You’ll be able to’t. He is the Tom Brady of kicking. He is that man. You need to let him work by it.”
As for what’s inflicting the newfound yips, Gramatica says in his opinion, it simply merely must be one thing bodily that is momentarily thrown his mechanics out of whack.
“He is mentally one of many strongest, hardest guys I’ve ever watched play within the NFL,” he stated. “So, I do not assume it is a psychological factor.”
Tucker should wait a bit to show Gramatica proper … Baltimore’s presently on a bye — however they’ll return to the sphere on Dec. 15 in opposition to the Giants.
