Big C Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Interesting pick, but definitely addresses a need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Interesting - Bass said he met with Bills mental health doctor/sports psychologist as part of pre-draft process. Part of understanding how he prepares, etc. mental >> physical for kickers sometimes. I think Hauschka displays this Edited April 25, 2020 by YoloinOhio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeBreton Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 God I hope this means Haushka is gone, it is embarrassing not having a kicker that can hit 50 yards. Bass can at least give us a chance from 50 yards out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Just now, peterpan said: We needed a Kicker. I always wondered why kickers don't try to punt too. You'd think it would translate. Safe a roster spot The Bills picked up a guy that could do that last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 44 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: From the announcers’ reaction, that seemed like winning the super bowl, not the raycon media bowl. Thanks for clearing that up. All I was hearing was crayon meal bowl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 56 minutes ago, Augie said: Right after the long snapper, it’s coming! Odd draft, this one. A long of 50 yards does not make me swoon in our winds. Why is it always about length? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 18 minutes ago, Blokestradamus said: Hopkins is still a sore point for me. I'll be the guy in the corner, sobbing. That is so REM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 48 minutes ago, McBean said: If we can draft a kicker in the 5th, we sure as heck need to be drafting a punter in the 1st because we haven’t had a good one since Moorman. They signed a free agent punter and could still bring in an undrafted guy or veteran at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark3 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 57 minutes ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: I'm very happy we drafted a kicker, but I think the point should have been to get someone with a big leg. This guy has a long of 50 yards and is less than 80% on all field goals. I don't get it. the reason you don’t get it is because you never heard of him an hour ago, the extent of your knowledge is his stats page, and because the people who drafted him do this for a living and probably know way more than you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Mark Vader said: 6th round Then he sucks! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 So giving Hauschka an extension ended up being as pointless as it seemed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Jamie Nails said: 5th round kicker means he’s good, right!? No it means you cannot recognize difference between 5th and 6th. I guess front office want money to rest leg in camp like Flutie was told in game before playoffs. Nothing to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, CapeBreton said: God I hope this means Haushka is gone, it is embarrassing not having a kicker that can hit 50 yards. Bass can at least give us a chance from 50 yards out. before Hauschka we didn’t have a kicker who could hit from 50 plus for like 12 years. But yes he’s probably done now. Edited April 25, 2020 by MrEpsYtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Seeing his name reminded me of this video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: before Hauschka we didn’t have a kicker who could hit from 50 plus for like 12 years. But yes he’s probably done now. Uhhh....Dan Carpenter was 10/15 from 50+ when he was here. Hauschka is 5/12 from 50+ in 2 years here. Edited April 25, 2020 by Bangarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 59 minutes ago, MJS said: With the struggles with kickers all around the league, perhaps someone will trade for Hauschka? We have seen highly touted college kickers never get their game right at the next level. Hausa is ready to be sent out to pasture but I won’t be excited about Bass until he comes in and wins the job. I think clearing out his competition would be foolish and we might be the team trying to swoon Mike Nugent come December. Please no. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 23 minutes ago, K-9 said: F Gary Anderson. He resented being drafted by the Bills and played himself off the team on purpose. Too bad we didn’t interview him beforehand instead of wasting a 7th round pick in a 12 round draft. I'm not sure why, but that still bothers me. What a complete tool. 20 minutes ago, peterpan said: We needed a Kicker. I always wondered why kickers don't try to punt too. You'd think it would translate. Safe a roster spot I agree to some extent. I think it would be smart for kickers to be complete (kick, punt, kickoff). But that can present a bit of a problem for some teams. Injury is probably the biggest one. If he gets hurt in a game, you lose both P and K. And these days, most holders are the punters. This allows them to practice together with the LS and not interfere with the backup QB or WR who should be practicing with the offense. Then then there are the two different shoes they need (though I think this is rather minor). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Kick his ass Sea Bass!!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Just now, CommonCents said: We have seen highly touted college kickers never get their game right at the next level. Hausa is ready to be sent out to pasture but I won’t be excited about Bass until he comes in and wins the job. I think clearing out his competition would be foolish and we might be the team trying to swoon Mike Nugent come December. Please no. Of course. He has no position on the Bills yet, if he can't beat the House. That is, if there is some preseason this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 23 minutes ago, CapeBreton said: God I hope this means Haushka is gone, it is embarrassing not having a kicker that can hit 50 yards. Bass can at least give us a chance from 50 yards out. I'm almost positive Haushka has the NFL record for consecutive 50+ yard field goals made 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaadThingsMan Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 50 minutes ago, K-9 said: I hear ya and agree wholeheartedly. But I’d also say that holds true for every position but kicker/punter. Drafted kickers are expected to compete for and win the job. I like what I'm hearing about the kid. Big leg, hope he can be accurate. Definitely need an upgrade from what Haushka has done the last couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, CommonCents said: We have seen highly touted college kickers never get their game right at the next level. Hausa is ready to be sent out to pasture but I won’t be excited about Bass until he comes in and wins the job. I think clearing out his competition would be foolish and we might be the team trying to swoon Mike Nugent come December. Please no. 100%, and I really like this pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 As a bass player, I approve of this pick. If he sticks, I will be getting a jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Process said: A long of only 50 yards? Hm. Just because it's his "long" doesn't mean it's the furthest he can kick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Nice to see situations like this: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 How many times did the Georgia Southern HC go for it on 4th down? The kicker doesn’t control when he gets sent in to make a FG. Maybe the HC played weenie ball and preferred to punt for better field possession if a kick didn’t make it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, GoBills808 said: I'm almost positive Haushka has the NFL record for consecutive 50+ yard field goals made Not sure if he has the record but he did hold the most current consecutive streak from 50 plus. He actually has a better leg on FGs as opposed to kick offs. He was money in the Houston game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Maybe a kickoff specialist for a year before he takes over the position. Hausch was on fire the last third of the season but struggled before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 23 minutes ago, Bangarang said: Uhhh....Dan Carpenter was 10/15 from 50+ when he was here. Hauschka is 5/12 from 50+ in 2 years here. Jeez I actually forgot about Carpenter...well I guess before him. I was trying to say that Rian Lindell sucked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, ExWNYer said: Ernest T! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Chicken Boo said: Ernest T! Yes. Ernest T(yler) Bass. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 41 minutes ago, CommonCents said: We have seen highly touted college kickers never get their game right at the next level. Hausa is ready to be sent out to pasture but I won’t be excited about Bass until he comes in and wins the job. I think clearing out his competition would be foolish and we might be the team trying to swoon Mike Nugent come December. Please no. Well yeah. Any trade would be after their camp battle and preseason battle. Or one of them will just get cut. Not sure we could get a draft pick for a kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Excellent!! We needed competition at K and using a low pick secures one without waiting to see what's left in the undrafteds heap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsMafi$ Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Should of just waited and tried to scoop a UDFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullBuchanan Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Typically not a fan of young kickers. I like them to be cut a few times to get their head right, but he does have a hell of a leg though. I know a lot of folks hate Hauschka lately, but he is the 12th most accurate kicker in history. Replacing him won't be automatic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, BillsMafi$ said: Should of just waited and tried to scoop a UDFA Oy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Needs to increase his range or bye bye. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 55 minutes ago, Bangarang said: Uhhh....Dan Carpenter was 10/15 from 50+ when he was here. Hauschka is 5/12 from 50+ in 2 years here. Steven Hauschka has been our kicker for 3 years and is 12/21 from 50+ in that time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 2 hours ago, thebandit27 said: Excellent pick. Kickers and punters are easily the best use of 6&7’s—who else is around that had an even money chance at making the final 53 and being a key contributor on a game to game basis? or 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 We are going to score 40+ a game and have 20+ point leads every game. Diggs, Brown, Davis will be catching bombs all day and Singletary/Moss will have the opposing defenses begging for mercy. Fromm will be busy doing the kneel downs every week, so we may as well get this new kicker geared up to kick the game winning 55 yard field goal in the Super Bowl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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