Inigo Montoya Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) Tyler Bass opened camp strong yesterday going 5 for 5 on field goals including a 48 yarder. Bass had a strong rookie season finishing 10th in the NFL among kickers in extra point percentage at 95.38%. He finished tied for 10th in the NFL in field goal completion percentage a 82.4%. He was 4 of 6 on field goals beyond 50 yards and had a season long 58 yarder. He did all this while playing in what is likely the most difficult kicking venue in the entire League. He showed he has the leg to make attempts beyond 60 yards and I don't think the BIlls would hesitate to run him out there for a 60+ yarder if the game script was right. He has a howitzer of a leg. He can boom the ball out of the endzone on kickoffs everytime if that's what the coach wants, negating an opposing teams kick return game if needed. He has earned the confidence of the coaching staff as a rookie kicker. No small feat. He was also money in the playoffs when the pressure was greatest. In the Colts game he was 2 for 2 with field goals of 46 and 54 yards, and 3 for 3 on extra points. In the Ravens' Divisional Hurricane Bowl he was 1 for 3 on field goals, the same as Justin Tucker, and 2 of 2 on extra points. In the AFC Championship game he was 4 for 4 on field goals including two 51 yarders, but did have a rare extra point miss on his only attempt. Looking back on last year's playoff run, it's clear the moment wasn't too big for Bass when he was called on to make the most important kicks of the season. In a draft class that is full of potential with Gabe Davis, A.J. Epenesa, Zack Moss and Dane Jackson, we might look back years from now and find that the Bills' 6th round selection; Tyler Bass, Kicker, Georgia Southern -- was the best pick of the Bills' draft class. I'm not ready to say the Bills have found their Justin Tucker just yet, but it sure looks promising. An accurate and reliable kicker is absolutely essential for an NFL franchise to have sustained success. Let's hope that Beane has finally found that kicker for the Bills over the next decade in Tyler Bass. Edited July 29, 2021 by Inigo Montoya 20 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no trouble 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blainorama5 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Bass threads seem to be the rage these days. I'm glad he did so well last year and certainly hope he keeps it up again this season since I think we're going to need a reliable leg!! Don't think he's the best pick from that class, but we shall see.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, BuffaloBillies said: I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no trouble *treble 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 the kid won us the Colts game and likewise made big kicks on the road on grass in AZ, a great pick and excellent rook season. this season improvements: better between 40-49, adjusting to the stress of crowd noise, and more experience kicking during the gusty WNY winds of Nov-Dec-Jan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 ❤️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwai San Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 So glad to see the issues of the past are now seemingly in the past. Bass should provide some steady eddy whilst lining up those kicks.....saaaweeet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I was so wrong about this kid. Was not happy to see Haush $ let go— but Bass was so clutch last year. oh, and how about his beautiful onsides kick against the chiefs? Probably the best one we have seen from a Bills kicker in decades. 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Awesome draft pick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 He’s got to go. I can’t believe we let Hausch go for this dude. Another Beane draft fail. Sorry I’m trying to channel that week one thread last year 😂😂😂 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Game ball Ronnie bass 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 hour ago, First Round Bust said: the kid won us the Colts game and likewise made big kicks on the road on grass in AZ, a great pick and excellent rook season. this season improvements: better between 40-49, adjusting to the stress of crowd noise, and more experience kicking during the gusty WNY winds of Nov-Dec-Jan Yep for sure. That AZ kick was incredible, if we didnt have Bass I dont think they even think of kicking that FG, probably would have resorted to a hail Mary. Josh Allen is not going to be so easy to bark out orders and make -pre-snap adjustments, last year was made for offense as a result I dont expect to have as incredible an offense as we had last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Have a feeling Bass is going to be asked to kick a game winning field goal at a crucial time this year (i.e. playoffs) and deliver big time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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frostbitmic Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 That's teriffic Bass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Hope they keep his reps down. He is a lock to be the pk. No need to overwork him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiezzz Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Love this kid! It's funny that the Pats drafted a kicker before Bass that year, and he was eventually cut by them. Looks like Beane and staff did their homework once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 it never gets old 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 hour ago, John from Riverside said: Game ball Ronnie bass SUNSHINE! A little Soul Power. Listen baby…. Still up there as the best football movie ever. Almost as good as… Chiefs, you remember forever the night they play the Bills! As an aside, with that leg, I can see him hitting in good conditions one in the 60’s. Love that guy. He developed a few games in ice in the veins. I wonder if Josh was talking to him as no one was under more pressure last year. Man we have a good team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 hour ago, FilthyBeast said: Have a feeling Bass is going to be asked to kick a game winning field goal at a crucial time this year (i.e. playoffs) and deliver big time. I'm thinking sometime next February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 3 hours ago, MJS said: *treble no trouble on purpose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Real nice bass you got there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Anyone catch the ball orientation at the time of the kick? 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Blainorama5 said: Bass threads seem to be the rage these days. I'm glad he did so well last year and certainly hope he keeps it up again this season since I think we're going to need a reliable leg!! Don't think he's the best pick from that class, but we shall see.... I’d take him over any of the other kickers who entered the league last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 2 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: I'm thinking sometime next February. Can you imagine if it was in the SB again shades of Giants/Norwood but this time the kick wins the game...talk about exorcising ever demon imaginable to win this franchise first Lombardi. Either way having a great clutch kicker is something that is overlooked, most people probably know this but without Adam Vinateri Brady and Belichik certainly don't have as many rings considering how close their SB wins were during the 2001 - 2004 run. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Too bad Bass Pro Shops did not set up a shop in Buffalo. He would have been a perfect spokesman. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar High JA17 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Can care less about 5 outta 5 in practice. do it in a game 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Get him sea bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costrovs Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Every year their seems to be several players who people on this board like to bicker about. The good/bad, the who's better than who, why this player sucks/doesn't suck. Edmunds, Epenesa, Ford, Addison, Butler, Klein, Knox, Star, Oliver, Phillips... the list goes on. Hell, people even bickered about Allen his first season. But I will say, the ONLY player I have yet to see or hear anyone talk crap about is Bass. I don't think one person on this board(or anywhere else) dislikes this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
716er Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Who is holding for the bass-master this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I was going to say that a field goal to win the Super Bowl would be epic but then I thought that a one sided blowout would be much better. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Anyone catch the ball orientation at the time of the kick? 🤔 Yes, Lucy tried to pull it away but he just kicked it out of her hands. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 8 hours ago, without a drought said: Yes, Lucy tried to pull it away but he just kicked it out of her hands. I was hoping for a simple 'laces out'. Yours works, too! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 17 hours ago, MJS said: *treble Ahhhh yes that moment you realize you you were singing the wrong words all these years 🤣😂🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Matter_What Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I am sorry if this is a stupid question, but why is he (and everybody else) kicking like 5 attempts a day? Is it so physically demanding? In other words, why doesn't he kick 50 or something attempts a day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 11 hours ago, BLO_RIO said: Can care less about 5 outta 5 in practice. do it in a game How much less can you care? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 18 hours ago, I'm Spartacus said: Gotta get a picture with Bass holding a stringer full of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 12 hours ago, BLO_RIO said: Can care less about 5 outta 5 in practice. do it in a game 1 hour ago, Beast said: How much less can you care? I hope he doesn’t go 5-5 in a game, that’s too many field goals for this offense! and beast he just wants to make sure it’s known that he cares some, but like, not a lot, could be more but it isn’t, just enough to announce how much he cares….my guess is though the first practice that Bass misses multiple attempts this dude will be all over it saying Bass needs to go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 15 hours ago, without a drought said: Yes, Lucy tried to pull it away but he just kicked it out of her hands. Always feels necessary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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