The kick had enough leg was probably the point.
Like Fitzpatrick this weekend, Norwood tried to explain away his failure by citing 'technique' issues, i.e he didn't get his hips around. If you've been playing the game for 20+ years, including at the highest level, technique should be the least of your problems.
A lot of guys mentioned in this thread as under-appreciated were either mediocre or insignificant, notable only as trivia for Bills fans. Others were plenty appreciated when they played in Buffalo, just not as superstars.
Gary Balidinger? Sean McNanie? John Kidd and Mike Lodish. Part time or no time players.
Might as well say Eddie Fuller, Yonel Jourdain, Mickey Washngton, Al Edwards.
One player that was allowed to leave and had a steady above average career was Marvcus Patton.