eball Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Powell was the holder at FSU also. Relax, folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Mistake. He will make them look really dumb when another team signs him this week. I'm not up on the league punter situation but which teams are so desperate that they would cut their existing starter to pick up a just released 36 year old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Powell has a much better future and it was wrong to risk him by cutting him in the preseason. I was surprised this did not happen four weeks ago. This is also Lindell's last year, IMO. Younger more lively legs will beat out old more expensive legs. That being said, Moorman gave it everything he had for a long time. I don't think that's necessarily true. Good Punters and kickers play for 13-20+ years. The better leg will beat out the lesser leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Talking about the Bills season ticket holder pic from a couple years back. Oh. Wouldn't everybody who's trashing Moorman feel bad if they did turn around and resign him for less tho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'm not up on the league punter situation but which teams are so desperate that they would cut their existing starter to pick up a just released 36 year old? The Patriots* would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 This may only be me, but I have very little confidence in DeHaven. Our ST, particularly punting, took a noticeable downturn when Dehaven took over for April. I attributed it to a difference in philosophies &/or emphasis by the HC (you can say Jauron was weak in several areas, but at least he supported strong ST). How much of it was Moorman's decline, we might never know. He'll presumably catch on elsewhere & we'll see how he does. Regardless, our punt team was not doing well & I suppose it's easier to cut a punter than fire the ST coach. Best of luck & hope for continued success Brian (unless you sign w/ the Patsies). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 The Patriots* would I'm surprised they didn't try to outbid us for Powell after they heard that Moorman was released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnywo Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I actually find this move kind of refreshing in a sense. Not that Moorman got cut, becasue he has been a great pro, but if you don't perform, you get cut. Simple as that. I know we all have our sentimental players that we love, but when your skills diminish it's time to move on. That being said, I wish him the best of luck. Great guy from all accounts, now a average punter at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) The Bills have said they are not going to sign another punter because they will not be in a 4th down situation for the remainder of the season. Edited September 25, 2012 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nukethis Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I can't imagine dario and stallworth are worth cutting moorman over. I hope it is to make room for someone better than those two It doesnt matter. Moormans salary is guaranteed after being a vested veteran on opening day roster. He'll get a full years salary from Bills plus whatever another team pays him if hes picked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC4 IN ATL Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Could this possibly be injury related? Has a team ever placed a punter on IR? Just seems like very strange timing. Moorman was doing very well in the Preseason and then in the Regular Season hasnt been performing well at all, and it could be because of injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabnt2005 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Are you posted-up there or something? Just helping someone doing some work out at the stadium today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 http://www.buffalobi...46-a3ef93070589 An f5 thread would not be complete without an article such as this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Im happy to see him go. Becuase as the only shining star on a ton of crap teams and with a career of perfect punts, you KNEW that if the Bills ever got good and a playoff game came down to a punt....Moorman would pick THAT MOMENT to muff it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Adams Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 http://www.buffalobi...46-a3ef93070589 I hate you more than I hate the Pats. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Maybe Thigpen will hold and that'll be the reason they keep him on the roster all season a designated holder who does nothing else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Not surprised, Moorman was terrible through the first three games. Chan is sending a good message that its about performance not reputation, something that wasn't so in the past years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Just a punt in the nuts...dang...... really liked #8 - he is a classy, community oriented guy and a very good athlete. Chan was obviously upset by the fact that the directional punts gave up field position -- he wants both a non - returnable punt and the ability to flip the field. They believe they get that in Powell so the proof will be in the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsrhody Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 The Patriots* would I'm surprised they didn't try to outbid us for Powell after they heard that Moorman was released. Zoltan Mesko (NE) was actually 3rd in the league last year with a net average of 41.5 yards.. he's one of the best punters in the league right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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