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...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 21 minutes ago, njbuff said: 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. ...don't we call this a business, and a very high paying, privileged one at that?....sorry Steve, but OBD can't be "Happy Valley" if they put in a waiver claim.....wake up time I guess.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Didnt House come from Miami before us? My bad Seattle. He was very good there. And here too until recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 It was a smart move by the Bills to block out the Patriots if he fell. Just now, YoloinOhio said: Seattle. He was very good there. And here too until recently Yolo I still say it started when he got cheap shotted by the Jets on the kickoff return. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: It was a smart move by the Bills to block out the Patriots if he fell. Yolo I still say it started when he got cheap shotted by the Jets on the kickoff return. ***** the Jets 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Wellll he sucks, sooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 He shouldn’t be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 lol, New England waived 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Here is a more in-depth article/interview from Carucci https://buffalonews.com/2019/12/06/buffalo-bills-stephen-hauschka-seattle-seahawks-kicker-nfl-football/ Time to step things up. "What's interesting is he's been hitting the ball very well," said Wolf, who usually works with Hauschka every spring and summer. "It's just like a golf swing. There's times when you're hitting the ball well, there's times when you're just kind of grinding and you're just trying to find that perfect swing. But what's interesting is he's really found a swing that he's using extremely well. It just hasn't quite worked out this year like it has in the past." According to Hauschka, who is in his third season with the Bills after six with the Seattle Seahawks – with whom he played in two Super Bowls – the work has been full bore. He is confident in his ability to rebound. "I've set a standard earlier in my career in Seattle and here in Buffalo as well," Hauschka said before news broke that the Bills had placed a claim for McLaughlin. "And I'm going to hold myself to that standard. I'm going to get back to that level. I'm working on the details and just getting better every single week. That's what it's about, getting better at those details. "Kicking in this league is a lot about the details, and I've just got to get back to the level of play that I've set as a standard. I know I can do it. And I know I'm going to come through for this team when it matters." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 "I know I'll be fine" to me equals, go ahead and cut me, I'll be kicking for someone else next weekend and I know it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, That's No Moon said: "I know I'll be fine" to me equals, go ahead and cut me, I'll be kicking for someone else next weekend and I know it. Pats. Belichick would trip over his moobs running to put in the claim Edited December 6, 2019 by YoloinOhio 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Hopefully it’ll light a fire under his you know what, and get him to start kicking better. sadly, I think his best days may be behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 34 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. I think he’s lost power so he’s swinging harder and with less precision Pretty sure he’s putting most (if not all) kickoffs through the EZ lately, which makes me think it’s not a physical thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 I won’t forget the Bronco game in 2017 when he nailed 2 XPs and 4 FGs. And two FGs were over 50 yards. I was surrounded by Broncos fans chanting for him to miss each time. And he nailed every one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 I don't think this sort of information should be made public 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, benderbender said: I won’t forget the Bronco game in 2017 when he nailed 2 XPs and 4 FGs. And two FGs were over 50 yards. I was surrounded by Broncos fans chanting for him to miss each time. And he nailed every one. Without Hauschka, no playoffs in 2017. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, njbuff said: 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. Of course that's the rational response, but messing with your kicker's head as you're approaching the playoffs is something that can backfire. Placing a claim then not landing the kicker is kind of a bad fail. Edited December 6, 2019 by 32ABBA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 51 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: It was a smart move by the Bills to block out the Patriots if he fell. Yolo I still say it started when he got cheap shotted by the Jets on the kickoff return. Watching him, I still think he's playing hurt right now. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 57 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Didnt House come from Miami before us? My bad You’re thinking of Dan Carpenter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayjent Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, mannc said: Without Hauschka, no playoffs in 2017. Sure but he didn't come through in the Browns game this year which was very costly, and has been shaky pretty much all year. I like him, but like someone earlier in the thread stated - kicking in the NFL is all about making them because it means points every time you step on the field for a FG or PAT. Missing a good deal from 50+ isn't such an issue, but missing PATs and kicks less than 40 yds away is. And he is missing both. He should be the first one to recognize he needs to get better. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 hour ago, John from Riverside said: Didnt House come from Miami before us? My bad No, Seattle https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HausSt00.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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