Patriots sign their first undrafted free agent

[Patsfan1958]

The Patriots have finally signed their first undrafted free agent

Four days after the end of the 2021 NFL Draft it appears as if the New England Patriots have finally signed their first rookie free agent. According to a social media post by the man himself, the Patriots and Michigan place kicker Quinn Nordin have agreed to a contract.

 

[Zuma]

 

[RobertWeathers]

We've all been waiting with bated breath for 3 days and they sign a K.

BB is trolling the fan base no question.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Hes got a hoof.

Nordin started his career with a bang, making four of six field goals against Florida in the 2017 opener including kicks of 55 and 50 yards. He would later tie the school record for longest field goal when he made a 57-yarder against Alabama in the Jan., 2020 Citrus Bowl

 

[jah]

Pinpoint accuracy.

 

[oldrover]

 

[Mack Herron]

We've all been waiting with bated breath for 3 days and they sign a K.

BB is trolling the fan base no question.

But it is a legitimate need.

He left Michigan as the school's all-time leader in 40-plus yard field goals (14) and 50-plus yard field goals (four). He tied Michigan's record with a 57-yard field goal at the 2020 Citrus Bowl.

 

[long distance]

We've all been waiting with bated breath for 3 days and they sign a K.

BB is trolling the fan base no question.

Kicker was one of the safest bets actually. Aguayo was out of the league for 2 years after bouncing around and Folk is 36.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Kicker was one of the safest bets actually. Aguayo was out of the league for 2 years after bouncing around and Folk is 36.

I was 1/2 kidding.

No question Folk needs competition.

 

[ohiopatsfan]

I was a little uneasy with the current kickers. Will Folk revert to his pre 2020 form? Is Aguayo still a bust?

 

[Jimke]

Better than Rohrwasser and Aguayo and did not cost a draft pick.

 

[oldrover]

Kicker was one of the safest bets actually. Aguayo was out of the league for 2 years after bouncing around and Folk is 36.

A good signing by Belichick!!!!!


He might just make it after all.

 

[Patsfan1958]

Quinn Nordin - 65 yd FG @ Kornblue Kicking camp

Nordin hits a 65 yarder at kicking camp in 2015.

.Hes got a hoof.

 

[TheBeers]

I'm happy with this, definitely a spot i felt they could use an UDFA.

 

[BTTA]

Well, that about finishes the roster build for the year.








....wait for it...

 

[zipster9]

Pinpoint accuracy.

I beg to differ....

NFL Prospect Profile:

Overview
Based on leg strength alone, Nordin could get a look in an NFL camp, but the issues with accuracy and consistency that have dogged him for all four seasons could be hard for teams to ignore.
Strengths

• Four years of experience as Michigan's kicker.
• Carries a big right leg.
• Made 57-yard field goal in 2019.
• Able to quickly generate ridiculous amount of lift.
• Has hang-time and leg strength to potentially handle kickoffs.

Weaknesses

• Disappointing 72.4% success rate on field goals.
• Poor 57.1% career success rate on the road.
• Had trouble locking in on repeatable, accurate kicks.
• Hits it with a lot of extra action on his kicks.
• Just 2 of 7 (one bad snap) on tries of 50-plus yards in the last two seasons.
• Never handled full-time kickoff duties.

 

[Betterthanmost]

I beg to differ....

NFL Prospect Profile:

Overview
Based on leg strength alone, Nordin could get a look in an NFL camp, but the issues with accuracy and consistency that have dogged him for all four seasons could be hard for teams to ignore.
Strengths

• Four years of experience as Michigan's kicker.
• Carries a big right leg.
• Made 57-yard field goal in 2019.
• Able to quickly generate ridiculous amount of lift.
• Has hang-time and leg strength to potentially handle kickoffs.

Weaknesses

• Disappointing 72.4% success rate on field goals.
• Poor 57.1% career success rate on the road.
• Had trouble locking in on repeatable, accurate kicks.
• Hits it with a lot of extra action on his kicks.
• Just 2 of 7 (one bad snap) on tries of 50-plus yards in the last two seasons.
• Never handled full-time kickoff duties.

I was about to draft something like this, 72% FG is not what we are looking for. Too bad they made superman remove his tattoo and lose all confidence.

 

[Ross12]

I was a little uneasy with the current kickers. Will Folk revert to his pre 2020 form? Is Aguayo still a bust?

I actually think Folk was fine in '19... he started off a liiittle bit off but I chalked that up to rust. After being "the guy" for a little bit, he was solid. He was even better in '20. I feel pretty confident he will be at least solid in '21. The fact he doesn't need to do kickoffs probably helps.

 

[zipster9]

Patriots snooze and they lose.... Waited way too long after the NFL draft over...

 

[Betterthanmost]

Patriots snooze and they lose.... Waited way too long after the NFL draft over...

Just not a good year for kickers. All of these have less FG% than Folks coming from College FFS.