YoloinOhio Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Given his skill, this guy came into the league at a good time for a decent length career at a once brutal job. The NFL changed rules around a few years back to safeguard ST centers, who are pretty much defenseless. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Beane was just waiting for confirmation on future cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 This makes me think a little bit about how important having a good LS is to a team. If your LS goes down during a game, I’m sure a C could snap for punts. Field goals and extra points would be much more challenging. Reid is an awesome dude, BTW. You need to see him “work the crowd” of autograph seekers at camp. Great personality. Always one of the last players out there signing. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Rubes said: Dude is money. Make it rain Reid, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 7 hours ago, 17islongenough said: Looks like they are moving money around for Ertz Thats House’s stir line. We really need to connect the dots here. Somethings afoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Not like Beane to make a snap decision. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Did he give us a home town discount? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, Beast said: Did he give us a home town discount? In a snap, crackle, pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: This makes me think a little bit about how important having a good LS is to a team. If your LS goes down during a game, I’m sure a C could snap for punts. Field goals and extra points would be much more challenging. Reid is an awesome dude, BTW. You need to see him “work the crowd” of autograph seekers at camp. Great personality. Always one of the last players out there signing. I wish I could remember where I heard it but I believe a lot of teams back-up long snappers are usually tight ends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 If we don't notice him, that just means he's been doing a good job 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 This better not impact negotiations with Josh! How can we afford his new contract AND pay the highest paid long snapper in the league?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Green Lightning said: Not like Beane to make a snap decision. Oy! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 He’s no Garrison Sanborn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalftimeAdjustment Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Was he at voluntary OTAs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Ferguson is pretty damn reliable. Cannot remember a bad snap from him. I have no issues with paying him, he comes in for critical plays and bad snaps either set up the other team with great field position or take potential points off the board for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) 45 minutes ago, HalftimeAdjustment said: Was he at voluntary OTAs? Yes. I believe he actually lives in Buffalo year round. Edited May 29, 2021 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaggersEOD Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 17 hours ago, Seasons1992 said: "STUPID! YOU'RE SO STUPID." Supplies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 I always admired long snappers. It’s the way “normal people” can game the system and end up playing college and pro ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 10 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: He’s no Garrison Sanborn Garrison Keillor? 9 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Yes. I believe he actually lives in Buffalo year round. Good. With the signing bonus he can give up the part time gig at Valu Home Centers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Rubber Mats Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 I'm glad we got in early. Several teams have up and coming elite long snappers and they will want to reset the market too. Beane is working these fools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 22 hours ago, TroutDog said: Who was it here who hated these teams signings? Do we really need a long snapper? 😃 What's his purpose? Punting, field goals and extra points are for gutless teams. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 He's also hands down the best listen to on mic'd up segments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalftimeAdjustment Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 11 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Yes. I believe he actually lives in Buffalo year round. Well then I guess he is a "process" guy... back up the Brinks truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 1 hour ago, chongli said: Probably not off the 'value menu'... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 22 hours ago, Limeaid said: Sal Capaccio @SalSports Since 2017, The Bills have attempted 549 punts, field goals, and extra points combined. Reid Ferguson has snapped on every single one of them without a hitch. Zero errant snaps in 549 attempts. Impressive. I wonder if center gets dinged and he needs to go in to replace center will his agent ask him to start holding out. Jinx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 22 hours ago, Captain Hindsight said: Garrison Sanborn Yesssss lol thank you! Wonder what he's up to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Watch him show up to camp 300lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 When he gets his own radio show with its own catchy theme, we'll know he's hit the Big Time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) On 5/29/2021 at 8:23 AM, Miyagi-Do Karate said: I always admired long snappers. It’s the way “normal people” can game the system and end up playing college and pro ball. You act like he's not a good athlete The dude is in way better shape than a normal person And he makes tackles on punts after snapping.. no average Joe can do that What he did do was choose a safer and smarter football career choice. When he was 15 years old in high school he could have tried to be a TE or C in college But he's probably smart enough to know he was one of the best long snappers in the country, at a position that doesn't get banged up So let's focus on that I would say he's not even close to an average Joe athletically. I don't think an average Joe can make it through 4 years of LSU strength and conditioning Edited May 30, 2021 by Buffalo716 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Can you imagine being paid a million bucks per year (and getting wined and dined to boot, no doubt), and all you have to do is hit the gym a lot and do your job for 90 seconds per week. Oh, and you also get about six months of vacation per year. Why isn't every big kid in America trying to become an NFL long snapper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 36 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: You act like he's not a good athlete The dude is in way better shape than a normal person And he makes tackles on punts after snapping.. no average Joe can do that What he did do was choose a safer and smarter football career choice. When he was 15 years old in high school he could have tried to be a TE or C in college But he's probably smart enough to know he was one of the best long snappers in the country, at a position that doesn't get banged up So let's focus on that I would say he's not even close to an average Joe athletically. I don't think an average Joe can make it through 4 years of LSU strength and conditioning well, not My intent to suggest he isn’t a good athlete. But I have known a decent amount of guys that could have never really started on the HS or college football team, devoted their time to becoming excellent long snappers (which is a real skill), and were able to play that way. I am sure at the NFL level, the long snappers are decent athletes in their own right. But I suspect they also aren’t in the same class of athletes of the other position players on the team. That’s why you never seen these long snappers take up another backup position spot too— eg, there is no chance they would put Reid in as the backup center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: well, not My intent to suggest he isn’t a good athlete. But I have known a decent amount of guys that could have never really started on the HS or college football team, devoted their time to becoming excellent long snappers (which is a real skill), and were able to play that way. I am sure at the NFL level, the long snappers are decent athletes in their own right. But I suspect they also aren’t in the same class of athletes of the other position players on the team. That’s why you never seen these long snappers take up another backup position spot too— eg, there is no chance they would put Reid in as the backup center. Well if you actually stated that the first time I would have agreed Of course their not on the same level as athletes as the rest of the playing field.. one is in the top 1%.. one is like the top 10-15% But he's still a much better athlete than the average Joe.. of course he couldn't play center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 3 hours ago, skibum said: Can you imagine being paid a million bucks per year (and getting wined and dined to boot, no doubt), and all you have to do is hit the gym a lot and do your job for 90 seconds per week. Oh, and you also get about six months of vacation per year. Why isn't every big kid in America trying to become an NFL long snapper? A lot of the big kids not smart enough and not consistent enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxbomber21 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 I should've learned how to be a long snapper growing up easy way to the NFL. Plus i would get to play with my favorite team and get payed millions and i would have the best seat in the house for games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Somewhere Adam Lingner is smiling. And this was one of "Whaley's and Wreck's" good pick ups. Ferguson is the 2nd longest tenured Bill on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 On 5/30/2021 at 1:34 PM, Buffalo716 said: You act like he's not a good athlete The dude is in way better shape than a normal person And he makes tackles on punts after snapping.. no average Joe can do that What he did do was choose a safer and smarter football career choice. When he was 15 years old in high school he could have tried to be a TE or C in college But he's probably smart enough to know he was one of the best long snappers in the country, at a position that doesn't get banged up So let's focus on that I would say he's not even close to an average Joe athletically. I don't think an average Joe can make it through 4 years of LSU strength and conditioning On 5/30/2021 at 1:34 PM, Buffalo716 said: You act like he's not a good athlete The dude is in way better shape than a normal person And he makes tackles on punts after snapping.. no average Joe can do that What he did do was choose a safer and smarter football career choice. When he was 15 years old in high school he could have tried to be a TE or C in college But he's probably smart enough to know he was one of the best long snappers in the country, at a position that doesn't get banged up So let's focus on that I would say he's not even close to an average Joe athletically. I don't think an average Joe can make it through 4 years of LSU strength and conditioning holy overreaction, Batman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 12 minutes ago, NoSaint said: holy overreaction, Batman 🤣 I just think it's crazy to call any NFL player an average Joe athletically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said: 🤣 I just think it's crazy to call any NFL player an average Joe athletically Yea, I think everyone in the room took it as an average athlete among athletic people and not an all world guy. that someone with the right frame and moderate gifts could dedicate themselves to it and possibly succeed. Not that if you grabbed 3 random dudes out of line at the game one could step with some good coaching during warm ups in and 1 would be a coin flip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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