Frez Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Is anyone else concerned that our punters or field goal kicker is not up to Par going into this season? I remember last year Steven had his struggles towards the end and our punters the same. After watching last night's game I've seen more of the same. Its safe to say we could see a couple new faces week one in our kicking game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Kicker should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bills Blog Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Hauschka needs to loosen up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Not worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I thought Carter looks strong. Both can boom it in ideal conditions, consistency and the ability to place it when needed are the qualities that separate. Three more games to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 They can cut Bojorkodork today for all I care. The guy sucks. But....no, I have no worries. Kicker is more than fine and if they need a punter I’m pretty sure a decent one will be cut this pre-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 It felt like house money just went up there in practice mode on the first one. Kind of lofted it with not a lot of power his XP looked fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 There needs to be a legit kicking competition. Hauschka is doing the same crap that got him hated in Seattle. It's so strange with Hauschka, but he kicks like a high schooler way to many times. Kick the frickin ball, stop lofting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Kicker is fine. Do you know how much rotation of holders can really affect the kicker punters there is a legit competition there. At the end of the day really won’t matter to much if we are actually scoring on drives like good teams do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Gotta relax on Hauschka geez it was his first in game kick in over 8 months. ONE bad kick and you are worried? Not even like he missed horribly. He doinked it. Sure it was a 30 whatever yarder but so what. Being concerned about that is silly. His kickoffs were great. Indy's best drive start after a Hauschka kickoff was the 25 on the opening kick. They started behind that for the two kicks following. Again, concerned about what??? As far as punting goes, Carter looked fully capable to do the job, but hey, small sample size as well. His hang time definitely has him winning the competition so far. If a better option becomes available at cut time then I trust Beane to make the move. All in all...slightly concerned about the punting game....not concerned AT ALL about the kicking game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, StHustle said: Gotta relax on Hauschka geez it was his first in game kick in over 8 months. ONE bad kick and you are worried? Not even like he missed horribly. He doinked it. Sure it was a 30 whatever yarder but so what. Being concerned about that is silly. His kickoffs were great. Indy's best drive start after a Hauschka kickoff was the 25 on the opening kick. They started behind that for the two kicks following. Again, concerned about what??? As far as punting goes, Carter looked fully capable to do the job, but hey, small sample size as well. His hang time definitely has him winning the competition so far. If a better option becomes available at cut time then I trust Beane to make the move. All in all...slightly concerned about the punting game....not concerned AT ALL about the kicking game. The guy ended last season making 6/11 field goals to come out in preseason and miss another gimme. This is not the first time in his career where he fell off a cliff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I am not worried about Haushka, yet. I do want to see him make some kicks in pre-season though for confidence if nothing else. The punter situation does concern me. I thought Bojo sucked last year when there were folks loving him. I still think he sucks. Carter is a maybe but I can see the Bills starting punter week 1 being a guy who is not currently on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, Ittakestime said: The guy ended last season making 6/11 field goals to come out in preseason and miss another gimme. This is not the first time in his career where he fell off a cliff. Exactly my thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, The Bills Blog said: Hauschka needs to loosen up. Hauschka needs to look over his shoulder. An UDFA Rookie is much cheaper, booms KO’s into the end zone and perfect so far. Juss sayin’ I thought I’d be a smartazz and say ‘I’m going out a limb and proclaiming Cory will win the Punting job!’ But now idk if our ‘19 Punter is on the team yet.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Kicker is fine. Yeah, he finished last year making 6/11.... He was also playing hurt. Kickers don't just forget how to kick. Much to do about nothing. He's fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 18 minutes ago, Ittakestime said: The guy ended last season making 6/11 field goals to come out in preseason and miss another gimme. This is not the first time in his career where he fell off a cliff. The end of last year he was kicking wounded so.... there is that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 mild/moderate concern about the punter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 22 minutes ago, fansince88 said: The end of last year he was kicking wounded so.... there is that. Don't believe that crap one bit. Playing hurt seemed like an excuse, especially when he did this in Seattle and now comes out and does the same crap in preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Ittakestime said: Don't believe that crap one bit. Playing hurt seemed like an excuse, especially when he did this in Seattle and now comes out and does the same crap in preseason. Well, I dont know what to tell you. He was house money before and after the Jets game he didnt play well at all. If you have evidence to the contrary then lets hear it. Otherwise it is just personal opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 The team has improved so that Kicker is the biggest concern. .....and no, not concerned after 1 preseason game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 It won’t matter too much if the offense scores touchdowns. I’m glass half full we won’t see a million 3 and outs and lame duck punts and having to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns in the red zone all the time. If the game is on the line I’m taking Haush over 85% of the kickers in the league. The punt game is a little trickier and I’m not sure this seasons punter is currently on the roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I'm always concerned after the first preseason game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig1Hunter Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 What’s Colton Schmidt doing these days, anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 No concern on kicker or punter. Hausch is reliable and Carter punted twice with 2 fair catches. One was a 51 yarder and the other was caught inside the Colts 10. Hard to beat that performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I was on the Corey Carter train last year and I think he’s going to be good. I’m definitely not worried about Hausch money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Easy...no FGs and always go for 2. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I’m not worried about Hauschka. At least not at this point. Rotating holders isn’t doing him any favors since it screws with his timing. Punter though..... ?♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustWinPlease Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I say we go get this kid...he can kick and punt, and he's only 25 years old. Quote Vedvik connected on 4-of-4 field-goal attempts, including a 55-yard boot, in Thursday's blowout, a 29-0 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 25-year-old also nailed two PATs, and added two punts that averaged 55.5 yards. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001040434/article/ravens-kicker-kaare-vedvik-ignoring-buzz-of-trade-talk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 13 minutes ago, JustWinPlease said: I say we go get this kid...he can kick and punt, and he's only 25 years old. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001040434/article/ravens-kicker-kaare-vedvik-ignoring-buzz-of-trade-talk Funny you mention this. I’ve always wondered how valuable a kicker would be who can kick and punt. Save a roster spot for another player. Can always just have the backup QB hold on kicks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustWinPlease Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Bills2ref said: Funny you mention this. I’ve always wondered how valuable a kicker would be who can kick and punt. Save a roster spot for another player. Can always just have the backup QB hold on kicks. Some coach will eventually do it and look like a genius... Surprised Belichick hasn't done it yet. (I feel the same way about long snappers too...find an offensive lineman who can long snap and play on the offensive line.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Ittakestime said: Don't believe that crap one bit. Playing hurt seemed like an excuse, especially when he did this in Seattle and now comes out and does the same crap in preseason. He was 16/17 before the injury...believe what you will but it was a fact he got hurt and a fact the numbers declined after. He is no longer hurt and missed his first live kick by mere inches. No reason to be concerned at this time imo. 2 hours ago, JustWinPlease said: I say we go get this kid...he can kick and punt, and he's only 25 years old. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001040434/article/ravens-kicker-kaare-vedvik-ignoring-buzz-of-trade-talk Im not concerned about the kicking game just yet but you upgrade whenever you can and the deal makes sense. I would send them a 7th rounder in a heartbeat if the guy can maintain that sort of production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Hauschka needs to look over his shoulder. An UDFA Rookie is much cheaper, booms KO’s into the end zone and perfect so far. Juss sayin’ People tend to dismiss him but that UDFA from Ilinois was the Big Ten kicker of the year in 2018. Ranked 2nd in the nation last year in 50+ makes and nailed 80% overall,, and no domes in the crappy midwest weather. So if he does well in preseason here, he may get a crack in the League elsewhere (assuming Hausch gets his mojo back). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 It was very windy for most of the day yesterday in WNY, so I’m not worried about the missed FG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 People saying kickers don't forget to kick... Remember carpenter falling off a cliff kicking? I do It's all about mojo so Hausch better get his mojo back. It's early but it can definitely spiral into something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, Ittakestime said: Don't believe that crap one bit. Playing hurt seemed like an excuse, especially when he did this in Seattle and now comes out and does the same crap in preseason. You...don't believe that there's a connection between Hauschka making 18/20 FGs prior to the hit from Henry Anderson, and then making only 4/8 (while leaving 2 sub-50-yard attempts short) after that hit? Well, that's interesting to say the least. As to the OP, yes, I'm concerned about the entirety of the kicking game. Edited August 9, 2019 by thebandit27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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