26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) @ChrisBrownBills The #Bills sign K Cundiff & WR Denarius Moore. Release K Gay & PR Thigpen. More at http://Buffalobills.com Edited October 13, 2015 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Writing on the wall for Carpenter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 thigpen hasn't done squat. i'm still a fan of dan carpenter (probably his injury is more severe than they are saying) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I guess they are putting Carpenter on notice because Cundiff can do both kickoff and kicks and Gay is gone. But Cundiff doesn't strike me as ... How do I put this... "Good." I don't think Thigpen was worth the roster spot, Denarius Moore is a better player IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Writing on the wall for Carpenter?oh hell yeah. If they feel Cundiff can do both, he's gone. As far as Thigpen, it seemed like all he would do this year is dance around looking for an opening and get tackled with minimal gain, rather than head straight down field trying to hit a seam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 oh hell yeah. If they feel Cundiff can do both, he's gone. As far as Thigpen, it seemed like all he would do this year is dance around looking for an opening and get tackled with minimal gain, rather than head straight down field trying to hit a seam. he had very little blocking help but I agree he didn't do anything to hang onto the roster spot especially now they don't need him to be an emergency RB with Herron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 As far as Thigpen, it seemed like all he would do this year is dance around looking for an opening and get tackled with minimal gain, rather than head straight down field trying to hit a seam. He had one decent return that was wiped out by Randell's penalty. Must have shot his confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Does Moore return kicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I guess Goodwin is healthy... for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Does Moore return kicks?punts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 errr 35 year old Cundiff who couldn't make the browns roster. I'd rather have released carpenter outright and have gay handle kickoff and field goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Is Cundiff really better than Carpenter? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Anyone else remember that game Denarius Moore had against the Bills in his rookie year? I think it was 2011. We made him look like Jerry Freaking Rice. Is Cundiff really better than Carpenter? Really?no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 thigpen hasn't done squat. i'm still a fan of dan carpenter (probably his injury is more severe than they are saying) I agree, Dan has not fully recovered yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 If they cut Carpenter for Cundiff, they are morons. I am rapidly losing any faith I ever had in Rex Ryan's judgment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 errr 35 year old Cundiff who couldn't make the browns roster. I'd rather have released carpenter outright and have gay handle kickoff and field goals. You...did not watch preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I agree, Dan has not fully recovered yet it could be that DC is hurt and that's why they signed Cundiff and kept both. Cundiff can KO so they got rid of Gay for the roster spot, but will cut Cundiff once DC is healthy and could always re-sign Gay if necessary because let's face it, what other team is going to sign a KO specialist? He'll be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flomoe Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) I'm betting carpenter heads to Either the IR or they reach an injury settlement with him Edited October 7, 2015 by flomoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I like Thigpen but I was surprised when he made the 53 considering all he does is return punts I do not like Cundiff...if they were going to sign a kicker they should hv done it a week ago when more were available. I would hv preferred Connor Barth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 People suggesting that Carpenter is somehow injured still...is there proof of this? He nailed a 51 yarder this year. Doesn't look hurt at all to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 People suggesting that Carpenter is somehow injured still...is there proof of this? He nailed a 51 yarder this year. Doesn't look hurt at all to me.he was on the injury report as questionable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I agree, Dan has not fully recovered yet it could be that DC is hurt and that's why they signed Cundiff and kept both. Cundiff can KO so they got rid of Gay for the roster spot, but will cut Cundiff once DC is healthy and could always re-sign Gay if necessary because let's face it, what other team is going to sign a KO specialist? He'll be available. This is the only thing that makes sense to me. And Thigpen had been horrible on punt returns so far this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Anyone else remember that game Denarius Moore had against the Bills in his rookie year? I think it was 2011. We made him look like Jerry Freaking Rice. no I agree. No way. He does not make that 51 yard kick Carpenter made, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 People suggesting that Carpenter is somehow injured still...is there proof of this? He nailed a 51 yarder this year. Doesn't look hurt at all to me. He has a left knee issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Writing on the wall for Carpenter? yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 1) Smart move re. Cundiff. Low risk, and now we have some insurance if Carpenter still struggles. 2) But I am disappointed re cutting Thigpen. Not his fault that the blocking on ST has been terrible. He is an outstanding return guy. But I wonder if they think Moore gives them better flexibility-- i.e., can actually play WR and probably return punts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 People suggesting that Carpenter is somehow injured still...is there proof of this? He nailed a 51 yarder this year. Doesn't look hurt at all to me. DC clearly doesn't look like the same kicker who carried this team and injury is only clear reason why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 One point of interest is that Denarius was with the Bengals all through OTAs and preseason, made it until final cut downs. He will be able to provide insight to Bills into Bengals offense as he also played for Hue Jackson's system in Oakland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 @AaronWilson_NFL Bills signing Billy Cundiff comes one day after he tried out for Buccaneers as they signed Connor Barth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 If they cut Carpenter for Cundiff, they are morons. I am rapidly losing any faith I ever had in Rex Ryan's judgment. Has nothing to do with Rex. Whaley is in charge of personnel. Rex just coaches who is on the roster and will give his 2 cents here and there but he's definitely not picking kickers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Is Cundiff really better than Carpenter? Really? No and Carpenter hasn't been bad...many K have missed XP....the short FG miss was bad but not enough to cut him...Cundiff is not that good Has nothing to do with Rex. Whaley is in charge of personnel. Rex just coaches who is on the roster and will give his 2 cents here and there but he's definitely not picking kickers you really believe that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) oh hell yeah. If they feel Cundiff can do both, he's gone. As far as Thigpen, it seemed like all he would do this year is dance around looking for an opening and get tackled with minimal gain, rather than head straight down field trying to hit a seam. if cundiff shows to be as good, carpenter may be the casualty when Leo returns. Edited October 7, 2015 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Thank God Thigpen is off this team. If I saw one more fair catch with nobody within 10 yards of him....ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Ok, granted, he's sending a message to Carpenter, but really? "The Bills newest kicker has a career field goal success rate of 76.2 percent. Carpenter has a success rate of 84.3 percent." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 People suggesting that Carpenter is somehow injured still...is there proof of this? He nailed a 51 yarder this year. Doesn't look hurt at all to me. when kicking, even a small tweak can nag and throw off some kicks. i dont think hes hobbled by it, but even if its slightly effecting him it may show in his FG % Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCLight5 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 1) Smart move re. Cundiff. Low risk, and now we have some insurance if Carpenter still struggles. 2) But I am disappointed re cutting Thigpen. Not his fault that the blocking on ST has been terrible. He is an outstanding return guy. But I wonder if they think Moore gives them better flexibility-- i.e., can actually play WR and probably return punts. In response to #2, when you fair catch THREE punts inside the opponents 10 yard line and can't judge the way the ball is coming at you and realize that all 3 would have gone through the back of the end zone, you don't deserve to keep that job. Cost them at least 10-12 yards of field position each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) If the Bills are in a must make FG situation, the last guy I'd want in that scenario is Cundiff. Edited October 7, 2015 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 i remember moore for torching us for like 175 yards and a couple tds like 5 years ago. I remember thinking how the hell can't we cover this no name guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Ok, granted, he's sending a message to Carpenter, but really? "The Bills newest kicker has a career field goal success rate of 76.2 percent. Carpenter has a success rate of 84.3 percent." I was hoping for the return of Dustin Hopkins but someone else got him first. I think Sturgis was out there at some point. Young kickers with big legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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