truth on hold Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Moorman hasn't been very good since about 2006/2007. Never was the same after the Sean Taylor hit in the pro bowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCity Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Powell looked to be the future in preseason. I guess the future is now. Big time appreciation for a great citizen and long-time Bill in Moorman. But, business is business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Maybe so the Bills could do him a favor and still pay him. He gets his full salary for the year from the Bills. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I am just forwarding what I heard..I honestly am not a reporter nor try to be but I don't see why someone would make up a rumor especially one that involves cancer that would be a terrible one to create..Asking for his release probably hurts his pension vs being cut...Again I dont know the logistics of it but makes sense if it did... I never heard anything about his wife having cancer in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Very proud to have Moorman on our team and I wish him the best of luck. I recall clearly when the Bills would go three and out, a part of me was looking forward to seeing Moorman boot a 60 yard punt. It's sad that those are the best memories I have had over the past 12 years in Buffalo Bills football. Seriously, that is your best memory? Not something like being the Pats? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills! Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I never heard anything about his wife having cancer in the first place? Nor have I until today. I hope it's not true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) JR as a Michigan fan I am surprised at you. You do know Zoltan Mesko was the Punter for Michigan a few years ago, right? Zoltan was the kicker for Twinsburg! Jeesh, come on now. I only know this because an ex's sister went to school with him. I bought them both App State shirts after Michigan got beat by App. Their dad did not allow them to be worn when Zoltan was over. Also, he is one hell of a field goal kicker, strong as hell leg. Edited September 25, 2012 by jboyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 The way he punted last Sunday I am not surprised. However, I am worried about the affect on Lindell and the FG team. I think this move could have waited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Bills running back Fred Jackson tweeted: "WTF??? Released Mooreman??? For What??" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 You guys do know that Powell was the holder here at FSU, don't you? And Tim Graham is full of **** wrt directional kicks. Powell was pretty good at kicking OOB and pinning teams deep down here at FSU. Last season, 23 of his 57 punts were downed inside the 20, and 14 inside the 10. I liked Moorman, and wish him the best of luck, because i personally know he's a great guy. But in terms of football ability and the future, we just got better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakgold Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Actually, I am very happy. My son goes to FSU and is a friend of Shawn's. When we found out that Shawn signed as a free agent for our favorite NFL team, the Buffalo Bills...we were both jumping up and down. BTW...I am from Cheektowaga and my children here in Florida are fans by BIRTH. Even though I knew Shawn would have a slim change to make it against Moorman, we figured...why not? Go for it. We figured something was going on since Shawn had interest from 3 other teams and he still picked our Bills with Moorman on the roster. I watched Shawn for years and this is what the Bills are getting: Massive leg with great hang time and excellent NET yards. Rugby type kicks, if needed Excellent holder for PATs and FGs Big guy that likes to tackle on punts... 6'4", 245 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJasper Probincrux III Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Bills running back Fred Jackson tweeted: "WTF??? Released Mooreman??? For What??" News flash to Fred Jackson, your starting job is pretty much on the line this week as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 You guys do know that Powell was the holder here at FSU, don't you? And Tim Graham is full of **** wrt directional kicks. Powell was pretty good at kicking OOB and pinning teams deep down here at FSU. Last season, 23 of his 57 punts were downed inside the 20, and 14 inside the 10. I liked Moorman, and wish him the best of luck, because i personally know he's a great guy. But in terms of football ability and the future, we just got better. I'm with you, Ramius, and thought the Bills would - or should have - kept Powell on the practice squad... link We're just lucky the Jets did not sign him in after he worked out for them in early September. Shawn Powell (By the way - now that we have 3 "Buffanoles" (Bradham, Sanders, Powell) on the squad, where are The Cowgirls???) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'm with you, Ramius, and thought the Bills would - or should have - kept Powell on the practice squad... link We're just lucky the Jets did not sign him in after he worked out for them in early September. Shawn Powell (By the way - now that we have 3 "Buffanoles" (Bradham, Sanders, Powell) on the squad, where are The Cowgirls???) There's actually 4, if you count Garrison Sanborn, the LS. As for the cowgirls, Jenn Sterger is too busy looking at pictures of Favre's junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Never was the same after the Sean Taylor hit in the pro bowl Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Nice. brutal .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPiZjUf9TcQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 News flash to Fred Jackson, your starting job is pretty much on the line this week as well. No it isn't. He already has lost it. No way a healthy Spiller sits in favor of FJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 will Powell be the place holder too? Post number 26… good job. Wonder if this is going to effect lindell at all since they were so close. Post number 72… good job. If I'm going to watch a guy struggle I'd much rather it be a young guy who can get better and not an old vet. Ditto. A preseason rebirth proved to be an aberration. Moorman's slow, steady decline was continuing this regular season. obligatory "they cut (insert player name) and kept kelsay?? wtf?!?!" post LOL! Powell (if brought back) was a holder all through college Good stuff… thanks. Let's be serious, other than the timing is anyone really shocked by this? Moorman has been a shell of his old self for the past 4 or 5 seasons now. He's basically been getting a paycheck based on reputation. It's always hard to see a fan favorite go, but this isn't totally surprising, only the timing is a surprise. As far as wasting the money on his contract, well...it ain't my money. I'll never understand why so many people get upset over how much we spend on a guy, even in this era of the cap. Yeah, I'm totally not surprised. Moorman was a great Bill. He's wealthy and respected too. Well, I'm selling my Moorman Jersey, anyone in the Rochester area want it? How much can i sell it for now? Jerseys can be re-purposed. If it's the new style jersey, you should wait to see who gets number 8. How's this for a mind-blower: what if Moorman wore out his leg in preseason fending off the competition that Chan brought in? Happens all the time in the wild - the alpha male eventually wears down from age and all the challenges to his position. Not mind blowing at all. As you suggest, a 37-year old leg would have its greatest strength during preseason. Lindell better be looking over his shoulder. Every professional athlete should be looking over their shoulder. Their careers are short. In Lindell's case, his probable replacement is already on the team and Lindell is one of the higher-paid placekickers in the NFL. He's still probably good for another season after this one though. I'm thinking Kelsay, Spencer Johnson, and Brad Smith might be next year's cap casualties… and Thigpen if he's not cut this season. And no, not surprised by the move at all. I was a bit surprised that he performed well enough in the preseason to save his job. Too bad he couldn't sustain the performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 No it isn't. He already has lost it. No way a healthy Spiller sits in favor of FJ. Id imagine if both are 100% theyd both see a lot of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 So long, good luck, and goodbye B. Moorman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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