Logic Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/08/21/report-former-seahawks-punter-jon-ryan-expected-to-visit-bills/Former Seahawks Punter Jon Ryan to Visit Bills on TuesdayAfter his release from the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, veteran punter Jon Ryan already has a visit set up with an interested team. According to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, Ryan is expected to fly to Buffalo on Tuesday for a meeting with the Bills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVilanch Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Haushka worked great for us, why not their punter too! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Is this a camp-leg thing? I think Schmidt is pretty good. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 49 minutes ago, NickelCity said: Is this a camp-leg thing? I think Schmidt is pretty good. I would think so. McD and Beane love competition though, so they're always pushing guys to stay focused and to get better. However, I would think there's plenty of kicks needed for the remainder of the off season to just need another leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, NickelCity said: Is this a camp-leg thing? I think Schmidt is pretty good. Nope, it is a legit competition. Ryan has been around forever. I’m sure that if the Bills bring him in he is getting a serious look. Ryan has played like 10 seasons i think. He’s not going somewhere, the day after being released, unless he has a chance. My guess is if the Bills like what they see he will be signed to compete. If they don’t like what they see, they’ll pass. Edited August 21, 2018 by Kirby Jackson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeSomeProcess Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Schmidt is too inconsistent so I like this move 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Competition is well and good but John Ryan is going to be 38 years old. His career average is about .6 yards better than Schmidt's. Guess you need a camp body but I wouldn't view this as a serious competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankBulloughMellencamp Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jeetz1231 said: Haushka worked great for us, why not their punter too! Rian Lindell was quite solid for many years, for that matter 1 hour ago, thenorthremembers said: I wouldn't view this as a serious competition. Hauschka's former holder and battery-mate? I'd bet Colton Schmidt doesn't share your viewpoint Edited August 21, 2018 by HankBulloughMellencamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Still performing well. Jon Ryan: Career Stats at NFL.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 4 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: Nope, it is a legit competition. Ryan has been around forever. I’m sure that if the Bills bring him in he is getting a serious look. Ryan has played like 10 seasons i think. He’s not going somewhere, the day after being released, unless he has a chance. My guess is if the Bills like what they see he will be signed to compete. If they don’t like what they see, they’ll pass. ..pretty reasonable too.....looks like $1 mil/yr has been his salary........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 At this point in their respective careers, I think I'd probably stick with Schmidt. I think he's more suited to the Bills' philosophy of playing field position, a little more conservative. Jon Ryan is a top-32 punter and deserves a job somewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 http://thesportsdaily.com/2017/03/09/jon-ryan-sends-funny-tweet-about-steven-hauschkas-balls-after-bills-signed-him/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, Blokestradamus said: At this point in their respective careers, I think I'd probably stick with Schmidt. I think he's more suited to the Bills' philosophy of playing field position, a little more conservative. Jon Ryan is a top-32 punter and deserves a job somewhere. I'd like to see more consistency from Schmidt and especially in key situations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Just now, 26CornerBlitz said: I'd like to see more consistency from Schmidt and especially in key situations. I agree wholeheartedly. He's in that 'replacement level' tier but I think he's near the top of it. If he can string together 2 good years, he'll be worth keeping long-term. If not, hot and cold is probably what he is at 27-28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Stat-wise, Ryan has a slight edge on Schmidt. How the weather affects his kicking may be key. Ryan had a long of 74yds to Schmidts long of 60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) Formerly of the Seahawks, per Rapoport @Rapsheet: Former #Seahawks punter Jon Ryan is flying to Buffalo and will sign with the #Bills when he lands, source said. He requested his release from Seattle, saw it quickly granted, now will land on his feet. Edited August 21, 2018 by FluffHead 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nucci Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I think he has a good shot of beating out Schmidt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Wide Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Good news - Schmidt has been decent pinning inside the 20 but doesn't seem to have a very big leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 46 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: http://thesportsdaily.com/2017/03/09/jon-ryan-sends-funny-tweet-about-steven-hauschkas-balls-after-bills-signed-him/ Roger Goodell will send a similar tweet to Brady when he retires. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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