NewEra Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I won’t be sad to see Colton go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 10 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: 91 on roster. Does a WR get released to make room? One of the QBs is a goner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said: Is Cory Carter still on the roster? Could release him with an injury settlement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Johnson Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Schmidt does not crush the ball. His long all of last year was 60, and his long in preseason (short sample, but beautiful weather) is just 49. Cory Carter had a bigger leg. I am not sure Ryan is getting the job, because Schmidt is consistent and does a nice job pinning teams inside the 20. But Ryan would not make a beeline here if he didn't have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
416BillsFan Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Punter battle! The QB competition was getting boring, now we have a reason to watch on Sunday! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Well, over the length of his career Ryan has been a top half of the league punter. Consistent. Schmidt has kicked in the swirling Buffalo wind for a few seasons now and may have a....leg up....in the competition. If all evens out I have to think whoever handles Haush's balls best will get a crack to slip in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 minute ago, No Place To Hyde said: Well, over the length of his career Ryan has been a top half of the league punter. Consistent. Schmidt has kicked in the swirling Buffalo wind for a few seasons now and may have a....leg up....in the competition. If all evens out I have to think whoever handles Haush's balls best will get a crack to slip in. Shirley you didn’t intend to write it this way.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Just now, Chandler#81 said: Shirley you didn’t intend to write it this way.? Who, me? Of course not fine sir. And please stop calling me Shirley... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Anyway, nice story! So we gotta get with the Bills chef to learn what he likes and provide him with privately owned breakfast spots with a bar. C’mon guys! You can do this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, 416BillsFan said: Punter battle! The QB competition was getting boring, now we have a reason to watch on Sunday! And probably an 80+ page thread on which punter will be the starter on opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Chandler#81 said: Shirley you didn’t intend to write it this way.? Watch out for a foot tap from strangers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 As others have pointed out, it's not just about distance. Dropping them inside the 20 is also important, but another key is placement. I haven't been watching Carter, but the punt he got injured on was a really nice one -- good distance, and pinned the returner near the sidelines. Schmidt isn't bad at that either, but it may be that they're looking for someone with the same leg but a bit more precision placement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 8 hours ago, NickelCity said: Is this a camp-leg thing? I think Schmidt is pretty good. That's what I'm wondering. Do they really need another leg for the remainder of preseason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 4 hours ago, GimmeSomeProcess said: Schmidt is too inconsistent so I like this move Agree - his spot is at risk with some legit competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Schmidt is an average nfl punter, his one quality that gave him a leg up on any punter competition was his history of holding for hauschka's field goal attempts. That advantage isn't there with Ryan. Ryan also sounds like the exact type of locker room player they look for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 hour ago, gonzo1105 said: Jon Ryan is signing one day after being released. He’s not a camp leg, dude is going to be the starting punter opening day. Schmidt might as well start looking at the other 31 teams. For sure Schmidt is just not good enough and you can bet Ryan received inside information the job was open. This guy is not coming here as a camp leg at this point in his career 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 keeping 2 punters perhaps? Good field position play. Have Ryan kick the long balls, and Schmidt kick when we need to pin someone inside the 20. Kind of insane to take 2 roster spots on punters, but if we are thinking we need field-position, this is an interesting route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Just now, RyanC883 said: keeping 2 punters perhaps? Good field position play. Have Ryan kick the long balls, and Schmidt kick when we need to pin someone inside the 20. Kind of insane to take 2 roster spots on punters, but if we are thinking we need field-position, this is an interesting route. You're kidding.....right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 minute ago, RyanC883 said: keeping 2 punters perhaps? Good field position play. Have Ryan kick the long balls, and Schmidt kick when we need to pin someone inside the 20. Kind of insane to take 2 roster spots on punters, but if we are thinking we need field-position, this is an interesting route. You can almost make a case for two place kickers (one for FGs and one kickoff specialist), but two punters? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 minute ago, 26CornerBlitz said: You're kidding.....right? nope. didn't we have two kickers a few years ago. Although that was Rex Ryan, I could see McD or someone thinking that with a young offense we need to pin the other teams deep back. I wouldn't do it. I think Ryan can handle that by himself. 1 minute ago, WhoTom said: You can almost make a case for two place kickers (one for FGs and one kickoff specialist), but two punters? No. the same argument for place kickers works for punters. (if your into 2 kickers). One kicks the long-ball, the other is the short punt specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I love citing the locker room effect for a punter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Diver Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 If there were serious about upgrading the punter position, they should have drafted JK Scott. The kid is a stud and he fits the culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Just now, Sky Diver said: If there were serious about upgrading the punter position, they should have drafted JK Scott. The kid is a stud and he fits the culture. Oh boy! Lemme guess where he went to school. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankBulloughMellencamp Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 40 minutes ago, Rubes said: and pinned the returner near the sidelines. Schmidt isn't bad at that either Schmidt is a good, Chris Mohr-esque hang-time punter who also quite often lands the ball within 5 yards of the sideline. Those skills are underappreciated by fans, but a special teams coach can earn a living with a dependable coverage unit that takes advantage of them. Colton is definitely in the top 32 in the world, so if the Bills keep Jon Ryan over him (and I think they will)... ... I'd also bet that Schmidtykicker gets claimed by another NFL club & punts for them this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Oh boy! Lemme guess where he went to school. Probably a southern state school...................Georgia, Florida or maybe Carolina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 minute ago, ColoradoBills said: Probably a southern state school...................Georgia, Florida or maybe Carolina? How could you not mention the best school in the state of Alabama which happens to be Auburn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaT Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 This seems weird to me. Of all the potential problems on this team, punter didn't seem to be one to me. This late in camp you don't bring in a vet like Ryan if youre not seriously contemplating a change. I've been ok with Schmidt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Still performing well. Jon Ryan: Career Stats at NFL.com the consistency is pretty incredible. Year after year from his 1st to last year not much difference to note stat wise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co_springs_billsfan Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Growling in the Rain > One Heart, Beat Louder? Is that a combination of actual panther/Seahawk slogans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Just now, co_springs_billsfan said: Is that a combination of actual panther/Seahawk slogans? Nope, just silliness I came up with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 51 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Oh boy! Lemme guess where he went to school. ...Vassar no doubt............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BillsFan4 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: A player of his stature is in no way a camp leg. That was my thought as well. This doesn’t seem like just some camp leg type signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsman623 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUlbcN-31rY Maybe he's being brought in to fill in for McCarron? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigotz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 There is only one reason you make this signing: Jon Ryan is a top 5-10 punter with a lot left in his leg. Schmidt has been playing well and getting better, is a great teammate, and is signed cheap. The Bills obviously see an opportunity to get a top guy with Ryan. I have a feeling Schmidt is going to get cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 6 hours ago, thenorthremembers said: 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. And Adam Vinatieri is 45 and drilled a 57 yarder last night. Age doesn't really mean much when it comes to kickers. Schmidt has been too disappointing in big situations to not give more of a veteran a chance. Good move I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 After reading all of your comments and educating me on Ryan - I way jumped the gun thinking he was just a leg being brought in. Beane wastes no opportunity to upgrade. Of course not saying he does win the job but the fact that he could is where Beane just continues to impress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElMarko Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Schmidt Schucks. Great upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 6 hours ago, thenorthremembers said: 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. And Adam Vinatieri is 45 and drilled a 57 yarder last night. Age isn't as big of a deal when it comes to kickers and punters. Schmidt has been way too inconsistent on important field position plays. Good move I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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