beggar13 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Was just curious as to what the consensus was on this. After the first miss in the first game of the season, I was cursing him like crazy and wanted him gone. Since then however, he's been perfect if I'm not mistaken. Do we go with the "If it ain't broke" approach and risk losing Hopkins to another team, or opt for youth at this time, take our inevitable lumps, and hope he doesn't turn into another Shawn Powell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 IMO, IR Hopkins and keep Carpenter at this point in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 You stay with Carpenter while he is hot. When he turns cold you unleash Hopkins. It's very simple actually. Hopkins was drafted to be the guy and he has an excellent pedigree and resume. He will be the kicker someday here and hopefully work out. In the meantime you ride Carpenter until the wheels fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 IMO, IR Hopkins and keep Carpenter at this point in the season. Should have done this a couple weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Carpenter for sure. He has been doing a heck of a job. IR Hopkins and see if he can beat him out next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Carpenter for sure CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 If they let Carpenter go, the fans will be screaming for vengeance the first time Hopkins shanks one. Keeping Carpenter based on talent alone looks like a no brainer unless you absolutely have to move him for some other reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Carpenter has been money on FGs, including two from 50+, but is very Lindell-like on KOs. With Hopkins, you're probably losing a couple of made FGs but nearly every KO should be through the end zone. Which is more important? For my money, it's hard to sit a K who is making everything -- which Carpenter has done since his very first attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInSouthBuffalo Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Gotta keep Carpenter and revisit Hopkins on the off-season. If they IR Hopkins they can use the roster spot for Thad Lewis, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Hopkins Edited October 7, 2013 by Bangarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBUffalo Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Carpenter has been money on FGs, including two from 50+, but is very Lindell-like on KOs. With Hopkins, you're probably losing a couple of made FGs but nearly every KO should be through the end zone. Which is more important? For my money, it's hard to sit a K who is making everything -- which Carpenter has done since his very first attempt. I prefer a Lindell-type on kickoffs with the way the coverage has been playing. Also: FOR THE LAST TIME: THEY CAN'T PUT HOPKINS ON THE IR! HE DOESN'T HAVE A SEASON-ENDING INJURY. IF THEY IR'D HOPKINS, THE NFLPA WOULD SUE THE BILLS AND THE BILLS WOULD LOSE. Edited October 7, 2013 by DStebb716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirginiaMike Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I like the way Carpenter has been kicking. Keep him and somehow hide Hopkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I prefer a Lindell-type on kickoffs with the way the coverage has been playing. Also: FOR THE LAST TIME: THEY CAN'T PUT HOPKINS ON THE IR! HE DOESN'T HAVE A SEASON-ENDING INJURY. IF THEY IR'D HOPKINS, THE NFLPA WOULD SUE THE BILLS AND THE BILLS WOULD LOSE. If Hopkins is still injured he can be put on IR. He'd still receive his full salary, so why would he or the NFLPA sue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beggar13 Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Carpenter has been money on FGs, including two from 50+, but is very Lindell-like on KOs. With Hopkins, you're probably losing a couple of made FGs but nearly every KO should be through the end zone. Which is more important? For my money, it's hard to sit a K who is making everything -- which Carpenter has done since his very first attempt. I actually seem to remember him missing his first attempt, but regardless, he's been great for us. OK, to your other point, if everyone likes Carpenter, and he's very similar to Lindell, should we have not just kept Lindell? I'm guessing if anything that we saved some money by going this route by signing Carpenter. It's interesting the Lindell beat out Carpenter for the Tampa Bay job and ended up here now that I think about it. Edited October 7, 2013 by beggar13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Can Hopkins be put on the practice squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 IMO, IR Hopkins and keep Carpenter at this point in the season. I think this is the best way to handle the situation. Give the year to Carpenter to prove himself. He's still young and he could still find that consistency that he lacked playing for the turd phins. Carpenter is 27, guess what age Lindell was when Seattle cut him because they thought he was not going to get better? 26. Sucks for Hopkins but this is the NFL, it waits for no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Can Hopkins be put on the practice squad? He could, but why would the Bills risk another team claiming him since they invested a 6th round pick in him and still like him. Since he has a legit injury, they should go the IR route IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I would guess Hopkins , better KO, and they won't want 2 salaries if 1 will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I would guess Hopkins , better KO, and they won't want 2 salaries if 1 will do. The Bills are already on the hook for Carpenter's full salary this year because he's a vested NFL vet who was on the roster as of week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 They surely could put him on ir designated as guy you can bring back. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 The Bills are already on the hook for Carpenter's full salary this year because he's a vested NFL vet who was on the roster as of week 1. Thanks, I did not know that. I learn a lot on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBUffalo Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 If Hopkins is still injured he can be put on IR. He'd still receive his full salary, so why would he or the NFLPA sue? Because the IR takes an opportunity away from Hopkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beggar13 Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 And the Bills just placed Hopkins on reserve, so that answers that question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 good move. carpenter has been a pleasant surprise. but let's see how he does in the snow first. and then of course we can have a kicking competition next preseason to see who gets released Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I like Carpenter, he's done well so far. My friend and I have been refering to him as THOR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SactoBillFan Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Carpenter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Skynyrd Carpenter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Can we keep the cabinet maker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 IMO, IR Hopkins and keep Carpenter at this point in the season. prophetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I like Carpenter, he's done well so far. My friend and I have been refering to him as THOR!!! He looks like Kid Rock's character from Joe Dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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