Rob Bironas

A cap casualty this offseason, Rob Bironas is one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history.

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ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions rookie kicker Nate Freese is unquestionably struggling, missing three of his first five field goals. Coach Jim Caldwell said he remains confident Freese will develop into a fine professional kicker, but wouldn't commit to that being in Detroit as the team continues to explore all its options.

Caldwell declined to comment on whether the team will be bringing in any players for tryouts this week, but here are five names on the market the team could consider:

Rob Bironas

A cap casualty in March, Bironas is probably the top veteran on the market. With seven years of experience, the former Tennessee Titan has converted 85.7 percent of his field goals, which would make him one of the

in league history.

He also offers a strong leg, going 94-124 from 40 yards and beyond while boasting a career long of 60 yards.

Jay Feely

A former University of Michigan standout, Feely has put together a long and productive NFL career. Kicking for five teams over 13 seasons, he's made a respectable 82.7 percent of his field goals, including 30-36 last season. Even at the age of 38, he still has plenty left in his leg, knocking down a 61-yard attempt in 2012.

Alex Henery

One of the most accurate kickers in college history, the University of Nebraska product fared well in three seasons with the Eagles, making 86.1 percent of his attempts. The downsides are his accuracy dropped each year with Philadelphia and his long, as a professional, is just 51 yards. He did convert a 57-yarder while with the Cornhuskers.

Derek Dimke

Dimke served as camp fodder for the Lions as an undrafted rookie out of Illinois in 2012, but has

the past two offseasons. In three years of preseason action, he's made 12 of his 13 field goal attempts.

The lack of regular season experience is a concern as is the leg strength. His long of 52 yards came when he was still with the Illini.

Girgio Tavecchio

Another familiar face, Tavecchio made a strong impression with the Lions this offseason, but ultimately lost out to Freese in the camp competition. Tavecchio was definitely the better of the two on the practice field, but recorded a miss in each of the past two preseasons. Sending a 51-yard effort wide in Detroit's third preseason game pretty much locked up the job for Freese.

Other options

Don't like the choices above? Here are some other names out there: Rian Lindell, Connor Barth, Neil Rackers, Dustin Hopkins and Garrett Hartley.

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