MDH Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Bob in STL said: He was money right up to the time that the Jets player blasted him and injured him. I was mad that they asked him to kick a 53 yarder given how his season and his game is going. I just hope he does not turn fragile. Yeah, they seemed too content to attempt a long FG. They should have had more urgency to get inside the 30 a worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Just now, MDH said: Yeah, they seemed too content to attempt a long FG. They should have had more urgency to get inside the 30 a worst. letting 30 seconds roll away was bad football 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) 30 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: Didn't they mention he hit 44 in a row from within 50 before he missed the first one today? It's over 50 that's given him problems and if you're depending on that to win games, well you're not gonna win many. You're not looking deeply enough. The Bills are consistently going for it (and failing) because Hauschka doesn't have the range to make routine NFL kicks. How the administration gave him an extension in spite of this is very concerning; it seems to be an extension given in an effort to spark his confidence or in recognition of his leadership, which are both pathetic reasons to extend. The Bills would have been 12 points better today with a good kicker. They would have won the game with a good kicker. And then there's the eyeball test. He's not making kicks as well as he used to. His leg is weak (you see it on kickoffs, too), and he's kicking nervous. Balls don't have the power and direction they used to. It feels like every FG is an adventure. Everyone says the kicker isn't hugely important, but they usually swing 1-2 games per year. Name one position other than QB that is that crucial to wins and losses. I wish I had been wrong in the offseason when I complained about this issue and pretty much begged for a change. I thought it would cost the Bills games, and sure enough it is. Edited November 11, 2019 by Giuseppe Tognarelli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I agree. Kicking aside, the clock management in those last 2 or 3 plays was terrible. As to kicking, Hausch hasn't been good, but we are probably in the middle of the pack as far as kicking woes. Many teams have had kicking issues this year - to me, it seems like a lot more than usual. The Bears finally seemed to solve their kicking situation, until their new "reliable" guy missed a kick and lost them a game. The Jests probably would have beaten us in Week 1 but for kicking woes. The Vikings have had terrible kicking this year. Those are the few that come to mind, but it seems to be an issue in most of the games I have watched this year. Some if it is the longer PAT, but it's happening on FGs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) Still not convinced 53 yards on that turf in that stadium, with that weather, is a gimme unless it’s the other team trying it Edited November 11, 2019 by row_33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 17 minutes ago, row_33 said: Still not convinced 53 yards on that turf in that stadium, with that weather, is a gimme unless it’s the other team trying it yeah, it’s on the coach. Should have known his Kicker’s effective range. I would have rather they went for it than take a wild shot at a long FG on that grass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) gotta learn how to close out critical games like a boss Edited November 11, 2019 by row_33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 He’s seemed shaky since his injury last season, maybe even a few games before. Kickers get like that, and then you have to replace them. It’s an especially big problem for the Bills given their low scoring offense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman3 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 He is 0 for 5 on his last 5 attempts at 50 yards or greater, good for the worst streak in the NFL. That is a MAJOR problem. You need to be able to have a kicker that gets you some points from long distance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman3 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I just watched the last kick again....and I don't think he even kicked it long enough. Not too clear by the angle but it looks like it bounced in the back of the endzone. Not great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 It's a big problem and should be one of the first addressed this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Like money in the bank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 That extension he got isn't paying off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Bob in STL said: He was money right up to the time that the Jets player blasted him and injured him. I was mad that they asked him to kick a 53 yarder given how his season and his game is going. I just hope he does not turn fragile. So you’re saying he’s still hurt from a hit that happened last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Bangarang said: Just like Lee Smith who probably has more penalties than meaningful plays. Players like these have to be replaced upgraded whatever word you want to use. I don't care if they're apostles of jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 3 hours ago, dneveu said: I know he was hurt last year. But he cost us this game. And changed the NE game as well.. were also going for it on 4th down in lieu of 50+ yard field goals quite often.. I think he might be done. I didn’t think of this until after today’s longer miss, but he was short from 50 toward the tunnel in warmups last week. Kicks from distance have been a problem for awhile I wonder if he’s simply losing a little leg strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaadThingsMan Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Hasn't been the same since the injury imo I really like Hauschka too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Pbomb said: Will be interesting to see how McLaughlin does for the 49ers. Was looking good for us and we let him go cause we had “hauschmoney”, apparently his struggles last year weren’t due to the cheap shot That kid looked good in preseason. And he had a Mc is his name. Go figure. Stupid extension. Too bad, he was so good in Seattle from 13-16. Edited November 11, 2019 by LABILLBACKER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 3 hours ago, JoPar_v2 said: He must fit McDermott’s “”””culture””””” obviously. Dude ur a clown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 3 hours ago, TheProcess said: I’m with ya. Just about any other plan would’ve been better than the one employed. And that’s coming from someone who is not a fan of designed QB runs with Josh outside the red zone. Now that I think about it though, clocks running. The 2nd down play screwed them. That and McDermott calling a defensive timeout when the clock wasn't running 48 minutes ago, SectionC3 said: I think he might be done. I didn’t think of this until after today’s longer miss, but he was short from 50 toward the tunnel in warmups last week. Kicks from distance have been a problem for awhile I wonder if he’s simply losing a little leg strength. Yeah. Can't fix it midseason tho. Off-season priority I would think 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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