Dan Darragh Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I always assumed that the K practices as a backup to the P (and vice versa). Why didn't the Bills use Bass to punt? And what made them think that Barkley would be any good at it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBillFan Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said: I always assumed that the K practices as a backup to the P (and vice versa). Why didn't the Bills use Bass to punt? And what made them think that Barkley would be any good at it? I was wondering that, as he has a record of a 60 yard field goal so can get distance. I assume we either didn’t want to dress him up or have him practice with a different holder to the one he’ll be playing with across the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Uh, I think you missed my point. Bass DID play last night but only kicked off since the Bills never scored and never tried a FG. My question is why they had Barkley punting instead of Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBillFan Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said: Uh, I think you missed my point. Bass DID play last night but only kicked off since the Bills never scored and never tried a FG. My question is why they had Barkley punting instead of Bass Apologies, didn’t realise he kicked off. Suppose they didn’t want him at risk of getting challenged/injured during a field goal attempt or a punt? If yesterday was a league game I presume he would have punted as the emergency option? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Maybe he can’t punt 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 He probably is, but why risk having him do it in a meaningless pre-season game? Also, based on one of the Training Camp reports, Josh Allen is probably your most capable back-up punter. Wouldn't that be wild - stupid, but fun for a moment. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I'd rather not have Bass in the punting formation where he's much more at risk of someone taking out his leg. 4 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBillFan Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, CSBill said: He probably is, but why risk having him do it in a meaningless pre-season game? Also, based on one of the Training Camp reports, Josh Allen is probably your most capable back-up punter. Wouldn't that be wild - stupid, but fun for a moment. At this rate Josh will be doing everything. Edited August 27, 2022 by UKBillFan 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 - Two different skill sets. - Bass could get hurt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 29 minutes ago, CSBill said: He probably is, but why Also, based on one of the Training Camp reports, Josh Allen is probably your most capable back-up punter. Wouldn't that be wild - stupid, but fun for a moment. Ben R used to have a “surprise” punt or two back in his earlier years. 3rd and 37 from your 10 yard line. You don’t want to risk your QB getting sacked or the eventual punt blocked…quick kick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 47 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said: I always assumed that the K practices as a backup to the P (and vice versa). Why didn't the Bills use Bass to punt? And what made them think that Barkley would be any good at it? Different mechanics for each. Kicker punts, then messes up a meaningful field goal. Don't want that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEN-CAL17 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Question is what punters are available? Jordan Berry seems like the only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Dan Darragh said: I always assumed that the K practices as a backup to the P (and vice versa). Why didn't the Bills use Bass to punt? And what made them think that Barkley would be any good at it? For the same reason why your dentist isn't your back up brain surgeon. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 1 hour ago, CSBill said: He probably is, but why risk having him do it in a meaningless pre-season game? Also, based on one of the Training Camp reports, Josh Allen is probably your most capable back-up punter. Wouldn't that be wild - stupid, but fun for a moment. you could drop josh into shotgun and have him pooch kick one with no returner in an emergency of course they put a guy back and you get a 11 vs 10 play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 1 hour ago, CSBill said: He probably is, but why risk having him do it in a meaningless pre-season game? Also, based on one of the Training Camp reports, Josh Allen is probably your most capable back-up punter. Wouldn't that be wild - stupid, but fun for a moment. Josh Blanda 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hooks Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Marquette King? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, stevewin said: Josh Blanda 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPJax Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Dan Darragh said: I always assumed that the K practices as a backup to the P (and vice versa). Why didn't the Bills use Bass to punt? And what made them think that Barkley would be any good at it? Looks like he acquitted himself well and must have felt confident to do so. Better the third string qb risk any injury over our first string , harder to replace fg specialist as we look for a season preserving future solution. Imagine if he got hurt by a block attempt in a preseason game ; suddenly you have two specialists to replace in under two weeks , whereas Barkley is not expected to hit the field ! 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark92 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Probably trade for a punter at this point or get someone out of retirement. Pat McAfee has some free time I hear 🤣 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearNorth Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I'm old, but I remember when Daryle Lamonica in 1963 was the Bills regular punter 52 punts, 40 yard average, replaced by Paul Maguire the next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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