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    Kansas City at Buffalo in the Divisional Round!

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    1 hour ago, NewEra said:

    I’ve watched it a couple times but always turn it off with 13 seconds remaining 

    Exactly what I do. Great game up until that point. 

    11 hours ago, Blank Stare said:

    I get the excitement of the home game and all, but really wish Dion could show some restraint here. Like it or not, they are the defending champs. Don’t poke the bear unless you’re damn ready to back it up. 
     

    https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39338809/bills-eager-play-playoff-home-game-vs-chiefs

    Was only a matter of time, but PFT couldn’t wait to pick it up too. 

    https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dion-dawkins-patrick-mahomes-has-never-been-here-with-fans-so-good-luck


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    Bills sign Matt Haack

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    5 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

     

    Good post.

     

    FWIW, Brett Kern had an average NYP of 36.6 his last year with Philly.  That's 10 punts over 4 games in 2022.  Andy Lee is freakin' 40 but that was his NYP average his last year with 'Zona.

     

    I think I'd rather Pat O'Donnell than either.  For one thing, he was still bopping around the league this season after being cut by GB at the end of training camp, so evidently he still wants to play.   On the Falcons practice squad in Oct. then on and off their roster in December.  For another, while his NYP average is lower at 38 he did it outside in windy cold weather with Chicago and GB.

     

    But I'm not opposed to bringing back Haack.  He does have that "familiar holder for Bass" thing going for him.

    Thanks. Another guy I considered was Joe Doyle, but, while he is young with upside, he’s coming in even below Araiza for me if they wanted to go the ”young guy” route (which clearly they didn’t). Doyle is a complete unknown. At least with Araiza there is some familiarity since he was drafted here, been through an offseason working with Bass, and he won the job in camp before his release. 

    Bills sign Matt Haack

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    2 hours ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

    So who is the punter you wanted them to sign?

    Good question. Obviously, pickings are slim this time of year, but I may have considered Andy Lee or a recently retired Brett Kern. Both are old and washed, but have far more bonafides than Haack. If all we are concerned with is holding they should be more than capable, while also offering a slightly better upside in the actual punting department. Either are someone we can trust with big game experience. 
     

    If we were looking for a slightly younger guy who has experience kicking in other cold markets like GB or CHI, maybe consider Pat O’Donnell. Probably not a helluva lot better than Haack, but, hell, we already have seen Haack kick here with mixed results. 
     

    If you’re looking for the wild card, then, as others have suggested, you could bring back Araiza. While there is tremendous potential there, I understand why they didn’t go this direction. They know him, but it’s been a while and not the best timing to get him reacclimated. More of an offseason consideration than now. 
     

    I’m not saying any of the above are ace ideas. Not many of those in January, but I was happy to move on from Haack the first time. I’m hoping Martin is active as best case. Again, I’m like you said in a previous post - hopefully we never punt in this game because we are scoring regularly. In which case, Haack’s holding skills will be on full display and clearly the safest route. In the event he’s punting deep in our end, I’m concerned with a block or duck leading to easy points, both of which he’s had concerns with in the past. 

    Bills sign Matt Haack

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    2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

     

    He isn't going to boom the bleep out of it. That isn't who he is. He doesn't have a massive leg. But he is an experienced punter who understands the value of hang time, has experience with this crew - in terms of Reid and Tyler - important both for punting and holding, and has played in playoff games. Given where we are he was the best, most sensible, option. If he can get his punts off, not have a block and not leave any crazy short fields that is the best outcome. The risks associated with every other option floated are greater IMO.

    All fair points that I acknowledge. In their mind, making the best of a bad situation. My true hope is that they shut Martin down for the week and let Haack wear himself out in practice getting reacclimated, then Martin is able to be active come game day. I’m not overly optimistic on that though. Hammies can be really tricky. 

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    Bills sign Matt Haack

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    3 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

    Remember what? I know everything there is to know about the Bills over the last 25 years. I know exactly who they signed.

     

    The fact you can’t comprehend a FG is more important than a punt is the problem with this conversation.

    25 years? Is that it?  🙇😂 
     

    Pretty sure I never said anything about a FG being less important than a punt. In fact, my original response to your post acknowledges the importance of holding. Apparently, what you can’t comprehend is that he is also a punter too (that is his listed position after all) who just so happens to be terrible at it. I hope I’m wrong when (not IF) he comes out to punt and he booms the ***** out of it. Odds aren’t great he does. Enjoy the game. 

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    Bills sign Matt Haack

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    Just now, Buffalo_Stampede said:

    And they signed a guy with experience punting in Buffalo’s weather and holding in the weather. Whats the issue? One of his best game of his career was in Buffalo winter, it’s why they signed him in the first place.

    Ok. This is clearly a circular conversation going nowhere, so I’ll get off this merry-go-round. The guy is terrible. Sorry you don’t remember that. 
     

    Hoping Sam Martin is ok to go and this is a moot point. 

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    Bills sign Matt Haack

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    1 minute ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

    He’s not a good punter, but as long as he gets the punt off and it goes 30+ yards I’m happy. Don’t punt is the goal.

    I’m with you. All for no punts too, but Chiefs D isn’t a bunch of schlubs. With our potentially weakened D, that field position could be really valuable. 

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