The Facts: After sitting out all but one play last season, the long-time San Diego kicker is now battling his 2011 replacement, Nick Novak, in one of the more interesting camp battles in San Diego. While Novak did a nice job in Kaeding’s absence, ESPN.com's Bill WIlliamson thinks Kaeding probably has the edge to win the job if he can show his health in the next month.

Diehards Line:Kaeding said he is not overworking his leg, but he has shown himself he can do everything and that he has kicked field goals up to the 55-60 range. However, his kicking length is not the important part of Kaeding’s rehabilitation. “It’s getting into that regular rhythm,” Kaeding said. “That’s what I’m working on and I feel good about it. ...” We'll continue to follow up through resolution of this competition.