Time without team keeps deal in perspective for K Nugent

K Mike Nugent spent much of 2009 as a free agent after being cut by the Jets and Buccaneers. The perspective gained keeps him content with the franchise tag despite lacking a long-term deal. "Sitting on the couch in '09 watching other guys play a position you play, it was really difficult," he said. "One of your goals is you want your team to want you back. That's the way I've looked at it. I'm in a very fortunate position in that my team wants me to come back for another season."