Punching Bag Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 which vets and why is it due to TC? Need details. Are they doing something wrong.... I was not there but it sounded well-run. Many, many more veterans out with injuries from practices and preseason games then previous years. I thought it was at first Rex being a "players' coach" but I think it may be the split the field in two and compressed camps doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) Many, many more veterans out with injuries from practices and preseason games then previous years. I thought it was at first Rex being a "players' coach" but I think it may be the split the field in two and compressed camps doing it. it seems to me many are limited for precautionary reasons to limit injuries and ensure they are ready for week 1. Mc kelvin and carpenter both got hurt prior to TC - they were NFI. The only players who got hurt, to the point they aren't expected to be ready week 1, occured in games. goodwin, Powell, Wynn. The Bills experienced fewer impactful (will last into the season) injuries in camp than other teams than what I can tell. I think you are missing how important rhythm, timing and confidence is to a kicker. I'm sure he's healthy enough to kick, but perhaps not completely in-tune yet. And you are right about needing a reliable kicker in 10 days. My money is on Carpenter. And if he's cut, my money is on Carpenter kicking better for his new team than the guy the Bills sign. i agree on how important that is. As I said, he missed too much camp. Rex said that as well. That's why he is where he is. IMO. We don't know if he has enough time between now and the games that count to get that back, and they need to be ready. Edited September 5, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 i agree on how important that is. As I said, he missed too much camp. Rex said that as well. That's why he is where he is. IMO. We don't know if he has enough time between now and the games that count to get that back, and they need to be ready. Then again, most anyone they bring in will have missed ALL of camp. At least the Bills' camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Bold prediction: Carpenter is fine and the Bills make no moves in the kicking game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Bold prediction: Carpenter is fine and the Bills make no moves in the kicking game. agree , when he's recovered from hamstringy . Let Gay cover for him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Then again, most anyone they bring in will have missed ALL of camp. At least the Bills' camp. for a kicker it doesn't really matter that they missed Bills camp as long as they have been practicing somewhere. Bold prediction: Carpenter is fine and the Bills make no moves in the kicking game.hoping you are right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 @evansilva Nick Novak -- cut by #Chargers today -- is 74-of-83 on field goals the past 3 seasons. 89.2%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Bring him in for a look-see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 @evansilva Nick Novak -- cut by #Chargers today -- is 74-of-83 on field goals the past 3 seasons. 89.2%. Sure, if we replace Gay and Carpenter---and he hasn't regressed this offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Novak was 3/3 in FG's with 2 of them beyond 50 yards, but 2/3 on extra points. Not sure how he is kicking off though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalftimeAdjustment Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Sure, if we replace Gay and Carpenter---and he hasn't regressed this offseason. Novak was 3/3 in FG's with 2 of them beyond 50 yards, but 2/3 on extra points. Not sure how he is kicking off though. Apparently Novak did not have a touchback after week 8 and was last in touchbacks in 2013. Seems like Gay would need to stay. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000523173/article/chargers-cut-nick-novak-josh-lambo-wins-kicking-job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 @9nicknovak: From 62. @Chargers #chargers #sandiego #qualcommstadium http://t.co/4TeDDNY5yM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Dustin Hopkins just got released by the Saints.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 @mikerodak The Bills worked out free-agent kicker Billy Cundiff on Monday, a source told @JFowlerESPN. Rex Ryan has been frustrated with Dan Carpenter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 @mikerodak The Bills worked out free-agent kicker Billy Cundiff on Monday, a source told @JFowlerESPN. Rex Ryan has been frustrated with Dan Carpenter. Cundiff's career average (76.2%) is about equal to Carpenter's worst season (73.2%, 2010) and eight point below his career average (82.2%). If the want to look at alternatives, they need better competition than this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Cundiff's career average (76.2%) is about equal to Carpenter's worst season (73.2%, 2010) and eight point below his career average (82.2%). If the want to look at alternatives, they need better competition than this... I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 with how good dustin hopkins was at fl state how has he not had success in the nfl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Wow , Cundiffs been fired more times then a civil war cannon (thanks Marv) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Cundiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexyrexy1925 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Big mistake if they change. Carpenter's been automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 @mikerodak NFL FG conversion rate since 2013: Connor Barth 93.8% Stephen Gostkowski 93.6 Shaun Suisham 92.2 Adam Vinatieri 91.5 Dan Carpenter 90.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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