YoloinOhio Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) The Colts had a higher claim and were awarded McLaughlin, but the Bills putting in a claim raised eyebrows, including those of their current kicker. “I’m just focusing on my job and working on getting into a rhythm with Heath (Farwell) and Reid (Ferguson) and just blocking it out,” Stephen Hauschka said while standing at his locker Thursday. Sean McDermott said the Bills are always looking to add players who can help the team and this situation was no different. Except that this situation is different. Teams don’t typically carry more than one kicker on a roster. Hauschka signed a two-year extension through 2021 prior to the start of the season. The 34-year old is No. 14 all-time with an 85-percent field goal percentage. But this season, he’s made just 71 percent of his kicks, which is 27th in the NFL. “I know I’m going to be fine either way,” Hauschka said. “I want to get the ball through the uprights as much as anybody. That’s what I’m working on.” Edited December 6, 2019 by YoloinOhio 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Yes Mr. Hauschka, the Bills intentions are pretty clear................... Make your kicks or you will be unemployed. That's how it works with kickers. Not very complicated. 13 1 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiva Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 This guy has a few screws loose...sabotage coming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: He can't be upset about this, can he?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 I mean, I don’t really know how to comment on that, obviously, with what their intentions were there,” Hauschka said. “I don’t really know what their intentions were. I can’t speak on that. All I know is what I’m working on. “I’ll probably want to know what their intentions were, but I think it’s pretty clear.” This is an odd situation. On the one hand, it’s fair for the Bills to explore options at kicker. But is a rookie who has missed four field goals of his own this season an upgrade over a proven veteran working through struggles? Should the Bills be messing with their kicker’s head entering the final month of the season? “I think you just have to use the energy to focus more and kick better,” Hauschka said. The weather is about to get worse. The Bills play their final four games outdoors with two games in Orchard Park, one in Pittsburgh and one in New England. The pressure isn’t going away, either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 It would be nice for $ to nail a game winner Sunday and get back on track! 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Let's hope they don't bring Scott Norwood for a tryout. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Just now, ColoradoBills said: It would be nice for $ to nail a game winner Sunday and get back on track! UGH, I can't handle that! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: It would be nice for $ to nail a game winner Sunday and get back on track! Supposed to be hella windy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 House you are loved Until you start missing kicks What is interesting is this exact same thing happened with him in Miami...then he came to us and became House Money Which means that player is still in there....but not motivated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 minute ago, John from Riverside said: House you are loved Until you start missing kicks What is interesting is this exact same thing happened with him in Miami...then he came to us and became House Money Which means that player is still in there....but not motivated? He came from Seattle. 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 His body language after that kick that bounced in said it all. I have nothing against Stephen and it appears it’s a mental issue not physical one. Hope he gets a couple to pop through and puts this behind him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiva Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 minute ago, John from Riverside said: House you are loved Until you start missing kicks What is interesting is this exact same thing happened with him in Miami...then he came to us and became House Money Which means that player is still in there....but not motivated? So your saying he’s lazy. Great. ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: His body language after that kick that bounced in said it all. I have nothing against Stephen and it appears it’s a mental issue not physical one. Hope he gets a couple to pop through and puts this behind him. I agree. His confidence seems low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Supposed to be hella windy. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 His body language after that kick that bounced in said it all. I have nothing against Stephen and it appears it’s a mental issue not physical one. Hope he gets a couple to pop through and puts this behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: House you are loved Until you start missing kicks What is interesting is this exact same thing happened with him in Miami...then he came to us and became House Money Which means that player is still in there....but not motivated? Really? That explains everything. They thought they were getting the guy from Seattle 14 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: His body language after that kick that bounced in said it all. I have nothing against Stephen and it appears it’s a mental issue not physical one. Hope he gets a couple to pop through and puts this behind him. Not I’m sure I agree. He used to boom them through the EZ on kickoffs. Not happening lately. I think he’s lost power so he’s swinging harder and with less precision Edited December 6, 2019 by Over 29 years of fanhood 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 That early waiver claim gave him a second chance. He controls his own destiny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco_92 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 16 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: House you are loved Until you start missing kicks What is interesting is this exact same thing happened with him in Miami...then he came to us and became House Money Which means that player is still in there....but not motivated? You're thinking of Carpenter there. But otherwise, the situations are eerily similar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: Really? That explains everything. They thought they were getting the guy from Seattle Not I’m sure I agree. He used to boom them through the EZ on kickoffs. Not happening lately Didnt House come from Miami before us? My bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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