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Martin Gramatica is making it clear if he have been operating the Ravens’ particular groups … he would NOT do away with Justin Tucker — regardless of the star’s current 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 battle his approach by way of it in time for Baltimore’s impending playoff run.
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“He’s going to snap out of it,” the previous Buccaneers kicker stated. “There’s no question that he knows how to kick. He’s done it forever.”
Tucker — usually probably the most constant kicker within the NFL — has made simply 19 of his 27 area purpose makes an attempt this yr … and he is uncharacteristically missed two additional factors as nicely. In reality, the three misfires he had in opposition to the Eagles on Sunday arguably value his staff a giant win.
John Harbaugh, although, has stated he’ll stick together with his man for the foreseeable future … and Gramatica says that is “100 percent” the appropriate transfer.
“It would be like telling Tom Brady, ‘Look, you’re struggling now for a season,'” Gramatica stated. “‘We’re going to bench you or find somebody else.’ You can’t. He’s the Tom Brady of kicking. He’s that guy. You have to let him work through 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’s mentally one of the strongest, toughest guys I’ve ever watched play in the NFL,” he stated. “So, I don’t think it’s a mental thing.”
Tucker must wait a bit to show Gramatica proper … Baltimore’s presently on a bye — however they are going to return to the sphere on Dec. 15 in opposition to the Giants.
