The Wiz Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, msw2112 said: I'm not sure that it was reported on WGR, but it was reported in this thread about an hour ago! Yea but right after I said it, reports came out he was signed. Edited August 31, 2022 by The Wiz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just like that the Matt Araiza nightmare saga is over. The team will move on, the media will move on, and we have a more than capable replacement. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, BTB said: Hopefully a multi-year deal…put this punter uncertainty to bed for a few years. Araiza coming back next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 seems like the best possible outcome, now we can really move past MA. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 4 minutes ago, JaCrispy said: I hope he can hold… He can bro. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 13 minutes ago, HappyDays said: There it is: At last! Our long National nightmare is over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Beck Water said: At last! Our long National nightmare is over! BOOM there it is. Ive been waiting for this news. Hallulujah! We have a Punter. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 This is a good signing. Martin has very good career numbers and has punted and held in inclement weather in Denver. Based on some stats I saw earlier (posted here), his road numbers were the same or slightly better than his home numbers, so his numbers weren't artificially inflated by the thin mountain air in Denver. It's also noteworthy that he was originally drafted in the 5th round (by the Lions), which is very high for a punter, even higher than the 6th round pick that the Bills recently used on a punter. There should be no rookie jitters with punting or holding this season. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 The thing I like the most about Martin is that he prefers to have consensual sex with adults. 1 1 8 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Welcome.. Happy they signed him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, muppy said: BOOM there it is. Ive been waiting for this news. Hallulujah! We have a Punter. I see what you did there... 😇 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 22 minutes ago, The Wiz said: Reports from WGR is that Russ Brandon ran down the hall and told staff "Don't let him leave the building" The staff at the XFL? Was he talking about Araiza? That guy was always about publicity. 12 minutes ago, BTB said: Hopefully a multi-year deal…put this punter uncertainty to bed for a few years. Let's keep beds out of this... especially random beds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 13 minutes ago, JaCrispy said: I hope he can hold… PFF rated him the number 1 holder in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I built my father's barn faster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 WELCOME TO BUFFALO . Very happy to have you Mr Martin. GO BILLS!~!~!!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I didn’t check this whole thread but can someone link me up with some film of this Sam Martin dude? i need to see his style, and holding abilities 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 23 minutes ago, HappyDays said: There it is: Honestly I thought they’d go multiple years but oh well. Hopefully Sam Martin is never a topic in this board again. If we’re talking about him in the regular season then something bad happened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 LFG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 4 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: PFF rated him the number 1 holder in the NFL. Those bastar...oh, wait a minute! 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) Just now, Doc said: Those bastar...oh, wait a minute! They don’t actually rate holders. But if they did he’d be tied for #1 with 31 other holders I’m sure. Edited August 31, 2022 by Buffalo_Stampede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behindenemylines Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 5 hours ago, Beck Water said: New Punter thread I think it deserves its own thread New punter? What happened to Punt God? I’ve been under a rock last few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donuts and Doritos Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 https://theathletic.com/3555842/2022/08/31/bills-punter-sam-martin-matt-araiza?source=user-shared-article 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, zow2 said: I didn’t check this whole thread but can someone link me up with some film of this Sam Martin dude? i need to see his style, and holding abilities 😄 So you need us to do the legwork for you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, Buffalo_Stampede said: They don’t actually rate holders. I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Broncos old special teams coach talking a little about Martin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 40 minutes ago, ExWNYer said: It doesn't. But your post stated, "I don't believe Kern said no." The Tweet I posted states that Kern's father said 'no', he is not signing with the Bills. Whether or not the Bills offered him the job, he seemingly isn't interested in coming back to Buffalo. I don't believe he said no because I don't believe he was asked (by the Bills) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Just now, Captain Caveman said: I don't believe he said no because I don't believe he was asked (by the Bills) Either way, it's a moot point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donuts and Doritos Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 "In 2021, Martin ranked third in the NFL in net punting average at 42.8 yards per punt. He tied for fifth in the league with 28 punts inside the 20-yard line. During the preseason, Martin had a 49-yard net average on four preseason punts, with one inside the 20." https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/31/sam-martin-visits-bills-as-they-continue-their-search-for-a-punter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) My understanding is that the Bills reached out to Kern to gauge his interest and he said he wasn't. He certainly was not offered the job. Would have been a nice hometown story, but Martin may be the better fit, as he is 4 years younger, and his numbers are slightly better than Kern's. Good luck to Kern, a hometown kid who has had a very successful career, in retirement, and welcome to Buffalo, Sam Martin! To the OP - time to change the thread title to - Bills sign Sam Martin! Edited September 1, 2022 by msw2112 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behindenemylines Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 5 hours ago, LABILLBACKER said: Martin has never muffed a snap. His hold spin rate on laces out is 2000. Impeccable.... Well then why don’t we bring back the Haack. Martin solves our laces issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 I was on the fence before but now... CHAMPIONSHIP!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Can Martin play on return teams? He has to contribute in multiple ways. If not, cut him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Just now, BTB said: Can Martin play on return teams? He has to contribute in multiple ways. If not, cut him. well he also holds for FGs and extra points. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Why did the Broncos let this guy go if he was so good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Behindenemylines said: Well then why don’t we bring back the Haack. Martin solves our laces issue Maybe because he was signed by the Colts almost immediately after the Bills cut him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Behindenemylines Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 minute ago, ExWNYer said: Maybe because he was signed by the Colts almost immediately after the Bills cut him? Sarcasm my friend sarcasm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Behindenemylines said: Sarcasm my friend sarcasm. Tough to tell by your post but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) 28 minutes ago, HOUSE said: I built my father's barn faster... When will we be seeing the barn renderings? Edited September 1, 2022 by stevewin 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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