dave mcbride Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) Santos just released! With Gostkowski going on IR right after the Bills-Pats game and Kaare Vedvik getting cut right after the Bills-Jets game, you really don't want to be a kicker facing the Bills. Edited October 9, 2019 by dave mcbride 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I feel like it's not just against us... kickers are missing field goals all over the place. Gould missed a bunch last night. Not all his fault, but it seems every game there's missed 40 yarders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 minute ago, SCBills said: I feel like it's not just against us... kickers are missing field goals all over the place. Gould missed a bunch last night. Not all his fault, but it seems every game there's missed 40 yarders. Yeah, very weird. Only 2-3 years ago it seemed like nearly every FG attempt under 55 yards was automatic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 minute ago, SCBills said: I feel like it's not just against us... kickers are missing field goals all over the place. Gould missed a bunch last night. Not all his fault, but it seems every game there's missed 40 yarders. Yeah I've noticed this too. What has happened to kickers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 That's pretty crazy. Let's not forget QBs, too--Eli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, Just in Atlanta said: That's pretty crazy. Let's not forget QBs, too--Eli. And Darnold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, eball said: Yeah, very weird. Only 2-3 years ago it seemed like nearly every FG attempt under 55 yards was automatic. Maybe the NFL has changed the ball? Opposite of what MLB has done with the ridiculous juiced baseballs. Also, I wonder if the extra point rule has gotten in guys' heads. That used to be a no-stress, automatic kick. Now it's a real FG attempt so these guys have a lot more kicks they have to mentally prepare for and convert than in the old days and once you start having a bad day as a kicker, it's hard to pull out of it. Edited October 8, 2019 by KD in CA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, zow2 said: And Darnold We gave him mono! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, zow2 said: And Darnold I really hope the Bills aren't the reason Darnold has missed time... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 16 minutes ago, SCBills said: I feel like it's not just against us... kickers are missing field goals all over the place. Gould missed a bunch last night. Not all his fault, but it seems every game there's missed 40 yarders. I stated it elsewhere but current nfl kickers on 50+ like Santos twice 55% and the block isnt him ...blame game in nashville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, Just in Atlanta said: We gave him mono! He got it from the chick Marshawn hit with his Porsche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 23 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: Santos just released! With Gostkowski going on IR right after the Bills-Pats game and Kaare Vedvik getting cut right after the Bills-TN game, you really don't want to be a kicker facing the Bills. We got Vedvik released twice. He missed one against us in the pre-season too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, dave mcbride said: Santos just released! With Gostkowski going on IR right after the Bills-Pats game and Kaare Vedvik getting cut right after the Bills-TN game, you really don't want to be a kicker facing the Bills. Noticed this as well AND can’t blame new era, 3 road games to 2 home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Balls are under inflated. New England managed to get all the air pressure gauges the league uses replaced with ones that show a higher pressure than actually registered. Lower air pressure = wonky kicks. Ask your kickers, ask your punters...they’ll tell you something is not right. * ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Balls are under inflated. New England managed to get all the air pressure gauges the league uses replaced with ones that show a higher pressure than actually registered. shouldn’t they get a compensatory draft pick for that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, eball said: Yeah, very weird. Only 2-3 years ago it seemed like nearly every FG attempt under 55 yards was automatic. Glad we extended Hauschka. Was a little worried about him after his injury but it feels good to trust your kicker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 27 minutes ago, RiotAct said: shouldn’t they get a compensatory draft pick for that? Agreed, showing initiative in getting around a problem from a few seasons back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessYaDigg Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, KD in CA said: Maybe the NFL has changed the ball? Opposite of what MLB has done with the ridiculous juiced baseballs. Also, I wonder if the extra point rule has gotten in guys' heads. That used to be a no-stress, automatic kick. Now it's a real FG attempt so these guys have a lot more kicks they have to mentally prepare for and convert than in the old days and once you start having a bad day as a kicker, it's hard to pull out of it. Kickers have one damn job. Kick the ball through the uprights. To quote Bruce Lee: "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." That's exactly what these kickers do. They kick the ball the exact same way every time. Of course, they have to adjust depending on weather and field conditions, but they still do the same kick repeatedly. These kickers are supposed to be the best in the world, and they've been flopping big time. Not sure where the underlying issue is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 22 minutes ago, Circlethewagon8404 said: Kickers have one damn job. Kick the ball through the uprights. To quote Bruce Lee: "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." That's exactly what these kickers do. They kick the ball the exact same way every time. Of course, they have to adjust depending on weather and field conditions, but they still do the same kick repeatedly. These kickers are supposed to be the best in the world, and they've been flopping big time. Not sure where the underlying issue is. I’m goin’ with drunk end zone fans whippin’ it out and whippin’ it around as the kicker aims for his kick. seriously, it’s a Thing.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 3 hours ago, dave mcbride said: Santos just released! With Gostkowski going on IR right after the Bills-Pats game and Kaare Vedvik getting cut right after the Bills-TN game, you really don't want to be a kicker facing the Bills. I read that kickers versus the Bills are 2-8 on field goals (Santos 0-4 added greatly). Also they have missed 2 PAT’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Because it's easier to blame the kicker than admit the Bills are a better team. Facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jletha Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 38 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: I read that kickers versus the Bills are 2-8 on field goals (Santos 0-4 added greatly). Also they have missed 2 PAT’s opposing kickers have made 50% of all kicks, FG and PATs. That is astounding. Also not a stat that will continue. We need to score more on offense. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 3 hours ago, KD in CA said: Maybe the NFL has changed the ball? NFL offices, 2020: ”Hello, Wilson Sporting Goods, this is the NFL. We’re going in a different direction with the official game balls. You wouldn’t have Wham-O’s phone number, would you?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloMatt Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Angels on the uprights. (Ralph is working his magic) -sequel to Angels in the outfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 11 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: Yeah I've noticed this too. What has happened to kickers? Check it out. So far, fg pct this season is the lowest since 2003: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/NFL/kicking.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 16 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: Check it out. So far, fg pct this season is the lowest since 2003: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/NFL/kicking.htm Do you think it's because kickers today drink White Claw? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 11 hours ago, SCBills said: I feel like it's not just against us... kickers are missing field goals all over the place. Gould missed a bunch last night. Not all his fault, but it seems every game there's missed 40 yarders. It does seem kickers are missing way more kicks this season. Maybe those long PATs are the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I find this REALLY, REALLY unlike anything I've seen as a Bills fan. I'd gotten totally used to kickers nailing big moment 55 yarders like it was a PAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityRoller Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 There must have been some magic in that old Bills hat he found, cause when he put it on his head, the Bills season turned around... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I’m thinking it’s Pancho Billa still attending Games and having an even bigger impact on the team than before.?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 14 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: I read that kickers versus the Bills are 2-8 on field goals (Santos 0-4 added greatly). Also they have missed 2 PAT’s I think we need a new "This way of winning is unsustainable" thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) Not may fault franchises don't understand the value of special teams. I couldn't believe my eyes when the Jets signed a guy that struggled mightly in pre-season. Even in the drought years, we understood the importance of having a good kicking/punting game. Edited October 9, 2019 by Fixxxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Through five games, the Bills' opponents are just 2/8 on Field Goal attempts. They are 6/8 on extra points. That means the Bills' opponents are only converting on 25% of FGA, and only 75% of PAT. I know that trend cannot possibly continue but... yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 The Process be looking not so good if it weren't for bad opposing kickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 21 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: Yeah I've noticed this too. What has happened to kickers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 minute ago, HOUSE said: "Laces out Finkle" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 53 minutes ago, I am the egg man said: The Process be looking not so good if it weren't for bad opposing kickers. You have very little to base that on. The games change by the minute, depending on the score. Yes, a blowout win would be a nice reprieve from all the suspense, but the Bills are doing whatever it takes in the games they play to win. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsatlastin2018 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I’m on Punters. At least FG kickers have to kick a ball between uprights, from normally 40+ yards and have to account for wind, snow, etc. A Punter can stand on varied spots on the field, where he is likely to be kicking from. Why TH can’t he hone in on small 5 yard zones near the sideline Goalline and not through the freaking End Zone most times? ??? Go to the Stadium in off hours and kick them by the hundreds until it’s the same motion, every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 22 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: Yeah I've noticed this too. What has happened to kickers? It's why they need the replay rule on kicks, too. Some of those might actually have been good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB_Jelly Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 And 1 QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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