Coach Tuesday Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Something’s really fishy about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, TigerJ said: Bass needs to work on becoming a little more consistent, but the Bills had to go with him because of his big leg. A few decades ago, Buffalo drafted a promising place kicker. He had a terrible training camp and the Bills got rid of him. Gary Anderson went on to have a Hall of Fame career. I'm glad the Bills took a chance on the kid. They got rid of him because he deliberately shanked every kick. He purposely missed 5 field goal attempts for the Bills so he could get cut and picked up by Steelers, who had initially said they were going to draft him. Do you think he would have better if they kept him on roster? I was laughing in 1998 NFC Championship Game where he missed 38-yard field goal. It is considered by NFL.com to be one of the greatest plays in playoff history and only one for opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Always feel bad for veterans who near the end of the line and get beat out by rookies. $$ came through in the clutch several times but got beat out by the younger, stronger leg. Hope for the best in the future for him and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 25 minutes ago, Locomark said: Since we are going youth, how about DiMarco and Lee Smith go tomorrow? Signed, Everyone. Do that on your fantasy football since everyone has not followed your lead over cliff. Your mark is degraded to rubles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Time to kick up the bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Thanks "House Money" for all you did for the Bills. As for the thread comments, are posters really "shocked" that a 35 year old kicker was released for a rookie that was drafted? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: yeah, but what do you know?? Way to hedge your bets. You are hereby not allowed to root for Bass.. I will root for Bass. I just expect him to miss some "got to have" kicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Gotta love a segment of this board. The minute Haus$ missed one in season, the cries of "should have kept the rookie!" would have been louder than the damn stadium air horn... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 I'm relieved the Bills won't be releasing another promising rookie. Recently, they let Dustin Hopkins go, and he's proven to be a good kicker for Washington. Last year, they let Chase McLaughlin go, and he's proven to be pretty decent, as well. I'm thankful for Hauschka's contributions. I'm also ready to see if Bass can be this team's kicker for the next decade+. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Hauschka was spot on in the playoff game. I hope this means more TDs this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Bass gets all the work from here on out....they must like what they have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 the Bass rook is going to be Bass O Matic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Once a Bill, always a Bill. Best of luck going forward Stephen. We'll always remember sharing in your NFL record 13 straight FG's from 50+. Chin up. That record will stand for a while so enjoy it. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCNC Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Hausch should not have trouble finding work in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipkid Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 23 minutes ago, Limeaid said: They got rid of him because he deliberately shanked every kick. He purposely missed 5 field goal attempts for the Bills so he could get cut and picked up by Steelers, Aaah, this is the first “confirmation” I’ve heard for my nearly 30 year old theory! Not that I don’t trust you, but is there a link or something you can share? The Gary Anderson saga is among many “theories” I’ve had over the years and one of the few that have been confirmed or proven false. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I will root for Bass. I just expect him to miss some "got to have" kicks. That’s the spirit! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: 2 hours ago, aristocrat said: Detroit is the all-time heart-breaking critical missed FG Champion! Uhh, Giants SB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.W. Cyclone Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Back2Buff said: Good. Him and his wife can leave town. That's so cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 2 hours ago, GunnerBill said: What about a kicker who always hits under 50? Three misses under 50 in camp for the Bass. Hauschka missed an XP today. Let's not pretend he has been automatic for the last two years. Yes he kicked well in the playoff game. He also kicked really poorly in a couple games that cost them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 2 hours ago, ExWNYer said: Earnest T. Bass!!!!! Great call! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Back2Buff said: Good. Him and his wife can leave town. Yeah.. What a monster. ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, eball said: Ha, figures you'd be against this move. I didn't feel spoiled against the Browns last year, and if Hausch still had a decent leg we'd have been able to try a 54-yarder in a dome vs. Houston in the playoffs. He was an excellent kicker for the Bills and has had a great career, but in Buffalo you need a strong leg and the writing was on the wall. The fact that Bass was nearly 80% in college should ease people's minds. He's gonna be very good. I’m confused about what 54 yd opportunity you are referring to in that playoff game. The only situation i can remember is when they went for it on fourth and forever and Josh took that god awful sack. And where that ball was spotted, it would have been a 59 yd attempt. The only thing that realistically should have happened there was a punt. Am i forgetting another opportunity?.... I do remember thinking we had a shot at a 54 yarder in OT just before that atrocious penalty was called on ford that moved us way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whkfc Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Back2Buff said: Good. Him and his wife can leave town. Whats wrong with his wife? Ive met her she seems nice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 2 hours ago, TigerJ said: Bass needs to work on becoming a little more consistent, but the Bills had to go with him because of his big leg. A few decades ago, Buffalo drafted a promising place kicker. He had a terrible training camp and the Bills got rid of him. Gary Anderson went on to have a Hall of Fame career. I'm glad the Bills took a chance on the kid. Gary Anderson was bitter about being drafted by the Bills and deliberately played himself off the team. Lots of players were unhappy with Stew Barber at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybo71 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 3 hours ago, astb41 said: Is it pronounced Bass or Bass? 3 hours ago, Warcodered said: Yes. Neither. Actually just Bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 (edited) 35 minutes ago, That's No Moon said: Hauschka missed an XP today. Let's not pretend he has been automatic for the last two years. Yes he kicked well in the playoff game. He also kicked really poorly in a couple games that cost them. He missed two kicks inside 50 last year. I will donate $50 charity bet with the first to take me up that if Bass is the kicker in 2020 he misses more than that. Edited August 27, 2020 by GunnerBill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: The only question to ask now...how many comp picks will we get? You don't get comp picks for cuts. Only for free agents lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills1212 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Back2Buff said: Good. Him and his wife can leave town. Mrs Carpenter? Is that you??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Just announced. It was obvious he was losing the battle. Thanks Coach Marrone Sorry, couldn't resist. Yeah it was, glad they cut him now so he can find a new team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveorhatembillsfan4life Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) Just my thoughts because everyone has good points here. He had a great career and still can be a good get for some team. But when a guy who has been so good for so long suddenly gets a bit shaky to the point where I don’t entirely trust him anymore I think it’s time to move on. He has just not been as good as his first year here. The last 2 years were pretty consistent with each other but still a dropoff from 2017. In all fairness to him I don’t think the injury he sustained helped his cause. The family sounds awesome for what they contributed to the community. There is a risk to go with Bass, but I know he at least has the leg to give us a shot beyond 50. And who’s to say he won’t be as effective or better from under 50? I can’t say for certain Hauska makes a kick anymore that Bass can’t make. check back with me at playoff time lol Edited August 28, 2020 by loveorhatembillsfan4life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) He was paid a lot of money, but he made some clutch kicks. Overall, I think he had a pretty darn good career for the Bills, including a couple huge 50+ yarders. Edited August 28, 2020 by Nick the Greek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, ScottLaw said: Tell that to Roberto Aguayo. Wow, great comeback. Pick one guy who failed and equate that to this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 29 minutes ago, K-9 said: Gary Anderson was bitter about being drafted by the Bills and deliberately played himself off the team. Lots of players were unhappy with Stew Barber at the time. Did he actually admit it? I know that was universally believed by Bills fans, including me. In any case, all indications are Tyler Bass is happy to be a Buffalo Bill, and patience could result in a nice long term payoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I don't like it. We have no clue how Bass will perform when the pressure is on or in inclement weather. This could be a case of the organization overthinking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, eball said: Wow, great comeback. Pick one guy who failed and equate that to this situation. Put him on ignore. It's the same ***** every time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 He is a class act and I am sorry it had to end this way, but he is clearly not what he once was. All the best to him and his family and here is hoping Bass can step up to the pressure of an NFL kicking gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holla83 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 The Bills wouldn't have broken the playoff drought without him. For that we should be grateful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 There are cuts where I'm happy to see them go but this one isn't that. He was a class act and a good buffalo bill. He and his wife did a ton in the community as well. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I'm always nervous changing kickers. Hopefully this works. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Whkfc said: Whats wrong with his wife? Ive met her she seems nice. she has some garden-variety TDS judging by her Twitter posts, but who doesn’t nowadays. I agree she is likely pretty nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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