grammer_police Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Close to perfect on field goals on the season. Even forcing a touchback today. and his little problem of not hitting field goals past the 40 yard line? I think today should quiet that thought for a little while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Close to perfect on field goals on the season. Even forcing a touchback today.and his little problem of not hitting field goals past the 40 yard line? I think today should quiet that thought for a little while 477239[/snapback] Shhhh, dont be too loud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I admit, I wanted him out of here. I thought he had the ability to be a good kicker, but needed a change of scenery to do so. I am very happy to see him being so sucessful. I still have little confidence in him...but if he keeps going at this rate, he will earn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 It's GOTTA be the long snapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 It's GOTTA be the long snapper. 477250[/snapback] I think there's more to that than anybody would have believed at all last year. Let that be a lesson boys and girls, the next time you hear a feel good story about some player/coach - be on guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I think there's more to that than anybody would have believed at all last year.Let that be a lesson boys and girls, the next time you hear a feel good story about some player/coach - be on guard. Well, you can't help but feel for the kid and want to see him succeed. And to his partial credit, he was great on punts. But I don't think the NFL is to the point of super-specialization, needing a long snapper for punts AND one for kicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Close to perfect on field goals on the season. Even forcing a touchback today.and his little problem of not hitting field goals past the 40 yard line? I think today should quiet that thought for a little while 477239[/snapback] LOL! Only when he makes 40-45 yard FG's consistently will I shut up. Anything from under 40 is a given for any other kicker in this league so those don't count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 He was the subject today of a Q&A in todays Rochester paper. I was kind of surprised to hear him say that his favorite sport is baseball. Usually whatever sport a player plays in that's his favorite?? Well leave it to a kicker. Not that I'm complaining, just kind of surpirsed and shocked to hear his honest answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Close to perfect on field goals on the season. Even forcing a touchback today.and his little problem of not hitting field goals past the 40 yard line? I think today should quiet that thought for a little while 477239[/snapback] I hate to admit it , but maybe i was wrong on this guy. I still go into every kick expecting him to miss, but that 50 yrder was dam impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 He was the subject today of a Q&A in todays Rochester paper. I was kind of surprised to hear him say that his favorite sport is baseball. Usually whatever sport a player plays in that's his favorite?? Well leave it to a kicker. Not that I'm complaining, just kind of surpirsed and shocked to hear his honest answer. Strange, I'd think most kickers are soccer fans. And I know some football players whose favorite sport is basketball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMIEBUF12 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 i just cant !i really want to ,but i cant! i think in a big game with the game on the line he would miss a 40 yarder.its not what i want but i just do not see him making a kick in the clutch,go bills in"05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan Trapped in Pats Land Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I was in the minority (not the vocal minority, but the minority) that wanted Lindell to stay. The kid was good in camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACTOBILLSFAN Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 He was the subject today of a Q&A in todays Rochester paper. I was kind of surprised to hear him say that his favorite sport is baseball. Usually whatever sport a player plays in that's his favorite?? Well leave it to a kicker. Not that I'm complaining, just kind of surpirsed and shocked to hear his honest answer. 477328[/snapback] Phew thank god he's not a soccer pansy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 LOL! Only when he makes 40-45 yard FG's consistently will I shut up. Anything from under 40 is a given for any other kicker in this league so those don't count. 477264[/snapback] This is so ridiculous, the only thing that needs to be said in response is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundy249 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 This is 2 weeks in a row he has made a critical kick longer than 40. Last week against Miami he hit the 40+ yarder to force a touchdown by Miami and this week the 52 yarder at the end of the half was money! He would have hit that from 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester43 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 i'm really happy for this guy. i had a feeling things would be different for him this year when i went to training camp and he was just crushing the ball during special teams practice. good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I'll admit i was for getting rid of lindell, but through 6 games, he's really redeemed himself. That 52 yarder was clutch at the end o the half, and then he hit the 40 yarder in the 4th quarter. Go Rian! Glad to see you come around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I really wish we had traded up to draft Mike Nugent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I still have no confidence in him. Hes had a nice year so far. But a few good games in pretty good weather still dont make up for his failings last year. When he's back in the situation he was in last year and this time comes through, then I'll revise my opinion of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin in Va Beach Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 He's the #2 field goal kicker in the NFL... http://www.nfl.com/stats/leaders/NFL/FG/2005/regular He's doing very well on kickoffs too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBill Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I think the new snapper and knowing his head was on a chopping block inspired him. This will be the best year of his career (mark my words). Hopefully the Bills can take advantage. I'd also like to see how Lindell responds if we are down by 2 with 4 seconds on the clock of the 4th quarter, and he has a 41 yard makeable field goal attempt. I will sing his praises when he makes that kick. Until then, I still cheer when he boots them through the uprights, but am still a little cautious in singing Lindell's praises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 welcome to another edition of "We are Never Happy" on TBD...so until he kicks 7 50 yards in the Super Bowl..some of you will not be impressed???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 welcome to another edition of "We are Never Happy" on TBD...so until he kicks 7 50 yards in the Super Bowl..some of you will not be impressed???? 477886[/snapback] Seriously. Dude has been awesome this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I hate to admit it , but maybe i was wrong on this guy. I still go into every kick expecting him to miss, but that 50 yrder was dam impressive. I'll eat the Crow as well. I didn't think he had it in him, but the last 2 weeks his kicking has been fantastic and clutch, in a Jeter-esque way. Go Rian!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 welcome to another edition of "We are Never Happy" on TBD...so until he kicks 7 50 yards in the Super Bowl..some of you will not be impressed???? 477886[/snapback] Clutch kick in December [equals] seven fifty yarders in the Super Bowl? ROTFL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 welcome to another edition of "We are Never Happy" on TBD...so until he kicks 7 50 yards in the Super Bowl..some of you will not be impressed???? 477886[/snapback] If he HAS to kick 7 50-yarders, we have a serious problem anyways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch19079 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Close to perfect on field goals on the season. Even forcing a touchback today.and his little problem of not hitting field goals past the 40 yard line? I think today should quiet that thought for a little while 477239[/snapback] the 50 yarder was very nice. i really didnt think he was going to make it. but he did. i will give him credit for that. then the touchback on the next kickoff.... was SPECTACULAR. that was very impressive. especially comming right after the FG. thank you Lindell. i was a big supporter of bringing in another kicker in the off season. even drafting a kicker in the 2nd round. but lindell has played great so far. keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 LOL! Only when he makes 40-45 yard FG's consistently will I shut up. Anything from under 40 is a given for any other kicker in this league so those don't count. 477264[/snapback] He's 5 of 6 from beyond 40 this year. Give the guy a little credit for his play this year. He has been just short of perfect. If he makes 13-15 beyond 40 by the end of the year, do you comeback with..."Oh yeah, but none of them with the game on the line!"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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