Gene Frenkle Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 He is Punt God. He will always be Punt God. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantha Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 3 hours ago, NeverOutNick said: https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/2022/04/why-new-bills-punter-doesnt-like-punt-god-nickname-takes-draft-position-personally.html?outputType=amp Matt isn’t a huge fan of his college nickname “punt god” so I’m hoping we can come up with something unique to Buffalo for our new big leg. We’ve got a creative group here so I’m hoping something sticks and makes him feel the bills mafia love You don't get to choose your nickname! I think Punt God will stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Araiza con Punto 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Warcodered said: This one might win a Super Bowl. As to the nickname, Punt God seems too awesome not to stick. Maybe Matt "The Immortal" Araiza Just thought of that one too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, BoccesOnTransit said: What happened? We drafted him in 1982 in the 7th round. This was actually a high pick for a kicker, as there were 12 rounds back then, so it would be like a 4th rounder today. He had a spectacular college career at Syracuse, and being known to have a super strong leg. Everyone knew he would be a future star. We had high hopes, but he purposely sandbagged in the pre-season, so we had no choice but to cut him after giving him numerous chances in games. He wanted out of Buffalo, because Ralph was known to be cheap, and our reputation. He went on to sign with Pittsburgh soon after, and the rest is history. He quickly became one of the greatest kickers in NFL history and had a long career, winning numerous honors. I am still stung by this EDIT: He is an f'in POS. Why did we waste a draft pick on him if he never was going to play for us? He should have been like Eli Manning and announce pre-draft he would never play for San Diego. Edited May 2, 2022 by chongli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Virgil said: I don't understand why it has to be the punter with Beane and McD. Why can't the back-up QB do it like Romo and Reich used to? 32 out of 32 teams use the punter as the holder. So it is not Beane and McD. My understanding is yhey do this partly because of the CBA limiting practice time. Taking a backup QB to hold takes him away from his primary job and there are not that many hours you are allowed to practice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) With a nod to Elton John, I would like "Rocket Man" or maybe since his name is Matt, "Rocket Matt" Edited May 2, 2022 by BigAl2526 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Bongo said: Let’s just hope it’s not Longshanks. 😉 Here all week, folks. Don’t forget to tip your waiter…. That sounds better than shortshanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Virgil said: I don't understand why it has to be the punter with Beane and McD. Why can't the back-up QB do it like Romo and Reich used to? I completely agree. Keenum can hold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Matty Holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 With McKenzies old number comes his old nickname “The Face of the Franchise.” Remember the days when Brian Moorman graced the cover of pamphlets? Araiza is next 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Yeah, Kevin Durant tried that in the NBA, with "The Servant". Didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBillsJunkie Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Virgil said: I don't understand why it has to be the punter with Beane and McD. Why can't the back-up QB do it like Romo and Reich used to? And Barkley did if for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSEFEFFER Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 First -of- all, much like the rule for life on a family farm, do not give nicknames to players before they make the roster. Second, my suggestion is Matt "The Risin' "Araiza. His walkout song could be two bars from the chorus of Springsteen's song. kicking-it-san-diego-style-araiza-novak-team-up If you go to Nick Novak's Twitter feed there are several posted training videos. One handed catches of long snaps, 50+ yard punts with 5.5 second hang time. I think Haack working next to him is likely to experience punter envy just from the sound made when Araiza's foot strikes the ball. He could make punting into funting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBillsJunkie Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Boomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beer Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Legatron 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) Nobody gets to have a say in their nickname...that’s what makes nicknames great- It’s a descriptor of you by your peers...The fact that he doesn’t like it means it’s the perfect nickname, and he will always be Punt God...😉 Edited May 2, 2022 by JaCrispy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 He will always be Punt God rather he likes it or not!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Just now, Mike in Horseheads said: He will always be Punt God rather he likes it or not!! Yup...and now he has given people even more reason to call him Punt God...Welcome to The League, rookie! 🤣🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, beer said: Legatron That's what Chris Brown was calling him today on One Bills Live. I like it! Edited May 3, 2022 by jkeerie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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