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...
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