ganesh Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 The thing is, Moorman wasn't kicking the ball out of bounds or knocking them inside the 20 or 10 like he used to for a long, long time. I wasn't worried about booming 70 yarders at all. Moorman was shanking punts and not delivering when you needed him the same way Powell wasn't. Got to agree with you on this one. The reason Moorman as cut because he was getting lousy in pinning the opponents inside their 20 or not shanking punts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 5m In addition to working out QBs Pat White and Dennis Dixon, I hear exBills P Brian Moorman is in the building. Hmm, they just cut a punter... Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora1m I think they might end up playing some Peaches and Herb while eating chicken wings at the Bills' facility today with Moorman that's funny I was thinking the other day we should sign Moorman and then I checked my phone in the morning and lo and behold we signed him. Now at QB I want Johny Football so when I check my phone next spring we will have drafted him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Moorman will wear his familiar #8. Moorman interview from Bills' website: http://www.buffalobills.com/video/videos/Brian_Moorman_on_Rejoining_Bills/b5296f2d-7e9b-4ba9-afcb-4cc428b0fc79 Edited October 7, 2013 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Moorman played great 5 punts, 48.8 yard/ave, 2 inside the 20 and very good hang time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Moorman played great 5 punts, 48.8 yard/ave, 2 inside the 20 and very good hang time. I thought he played well too. But is it an unfair criticism to ask why he gave them the opportunity to make a return on the final punt? I know he was punting out of his end zone, and I know nothing about the finer points of punting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleed Bills Blue Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 He was given a nice welcome back when he came out early for warmups and even more so later, when introduced with the team. You could tell he really appreciated it, and fed off the crowd during the game . That punt to the one laid down the gauntlet to Kiko for "legend" status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I thought he played well too. But is it an unfair criticism to ask why he gave them the opportunity to make a return on the final punt? I know he was punting out of his end zone, and I know nothing about the finer points of punting. Turns out changing punters can't cover up the fact that the Bills can't cover a punt to save their life (or a game). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Turns out changing punters can't cover up the fact that the Bills can't cover a punt to save their life (or a game). Yeah, that never helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Turns out changing punters can't cover up the fact that the Bills can't cover a punt to save their life (or a game). True, but Moorman had a better game yesterday than Powell had all year long. Plenty of hang time, directed towards the sideline and deep. Let's hope he can consistently do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Moorman played great 5 punts, 48.8 yard/ave, 2 inside the 20 and very good hang time. I have turned into quite the Moorman homer, so take everything I say with a grain of salt. But I thought he was outstanding. And when the game was on the line in OT, he kicked the perfect punt--super hang time. Two coverage guys were right there to make the tackle for zero gain, and they both whiffed. I also have to say it was like out of a movie that his first punt went out at the 1/2 yard line--how awesome was that? I am not going to delude myself into thinking that we have Moorman version 2002-- but we have a great vet who is not going to choke every game and who gives us some nice stability at the position. Great to have him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Another great game by Moorman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Yes some great kicks. MVP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Another great game by Moorman. Does one terrible punt in three make for a great game these days? I'm talking about the booming 39 yarder from our 18. Can't call a game "great" when that constitutes 33% of your attempts, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Does one terrible punt in three make for a great game these days? I'm talking about the booming 39 yarder from our 18. Can't call a game "great" when that constitutes 33% of your attempts, IMO. I think that was intentional. They brought him here to do exactly that-- 40 yarder, high hang time, no return. With Sproles back there, you can't shoot for a few extra yards and risk a return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I think that was intentional. They brought him here to do exactly that-- 40 yarder, high hang time, no return. With Sproles back there, you can't shoot for a few extra yards and risk a return. So then his 54 yarder from our 24 was a mistake? So was the 45 yarder from our 15? Then he had one GOOD point among three? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 So then his 54 yarder from our 24 was a mistake? So was the 45 yarder from our 15? Then he had one GOOD point among three? I think the point I was trying to make was he has to kick it high. Hang time is the most important thing. That the punt travels 40, 45, or 54 yards is of less importance, so long as its high and can be covered well. I say that mission was accomplished on all 3 punts yesterday. I am pretty sure Moorman could do what Powell was doing all day, which was kicking 50-yard line drives with no hang time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 How much rope does Moorman have after the last couple of weeks? Should the Bills look at any other Punters during the bye week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 How much rope does Moorman have after the last couple of weeks? Should the Bills look at any other Punters during the bye week? I think you know I have turned into quite a Moorman homer. But I thought his drop last game was inexcusable. I hope he bounces back, but my sense is that this is the final season we will see him in the NFL. Nice run. Onto whether we sign another punter this season, I doubt it. While inconsistent, moorman's been adequate enough that it probably doesn't make sense to bring a new guy in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I think you know I have turned into quite a Moorman homer. But I thought his drop last game was inexcusable. I hope he bounces back, but my sense is that this is the final season we will see him in the NFL. Nice run. Onto whether we sign another punter this season, I doubt it. While inconsistent, moorman's been adequate enough that it probably doesn't make sense to bring a new guy in. It's all about accountability not nostalgia these days right? Do the job or be gone. We can still be fond of him as an ex-Bill. BTW, he can take Crossman with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Stuff happens. One drop in how many years? Seriously you want to dump him for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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