National Football League

Browns comfortable at kicker despite lack of NFL experience

Published May. 19, 2015 2:18 p.m. ET

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No NFL experience, no problem.

The Browns have two kickers on their roster who have yet to play in an NFL game, but general manager Ray Farmer doesn't seem too worried.

"You look around the league and I think I’ve had exposure to so many different (kickers)," Farmer told the team's official website. "I will say with young kickers, there is always the fear of as soon as he misses a kick, everybody hits the panic button. But I don’t tend to have that feeling."

Monday's release of veteran kicker Garrett Hartley left the Browns with Travis Coons and Carey Spear, both of whom were signed at the end of last season. Coons kicked with the Titans last preseason, but was released prior to the season opener when Ryan Succop become available. Spear, an Ohio native, was released last summer after spending time with the Eagles.

Farmer likes what he sees so far from the young duo, and is willing to enter the season with whoever wins the job. Don't be surprised if a veteran kicker joins the fray in the coming months, however.

"Adding to the competition and seeing what happens," Farmer said. "Kickers are different. Those guys kind of find their stride in a different point in their careers. We think we know what's out there and we feel comfortable with the guys we have."

h/t: Cleveland Browns