BringBackFergy

Laugh all you want, but Haack was the anchor in that kicking room.

They'll hide him on the practice squad in a few weeks.

Haack released...but, they'll pick him up again in a few weeks and hide him on the practice squad. Makes sense.

Harsh words, especially if there comes a time this season where you cry out "Bring Back Haack"

Pretty sure I recall you saying Haack might be worth a roster spot when a Championship is on the line. I screenshotted it so you can’t go changing your post now. It’s ok to admit it. Haack deserves a spot for continuity in FG scoring.

Watching the Giants game. They just put in the backup kicker and backup holder. (Mike drop)

That 5th string CB or OG can be stowed on the PS. How often do the stars align to have solid chemistry in the kicking room and a veteran who can coach Araiza for a year or two on proper holding? I know, I know “but he’ll cost money!” Yeah, so does car insurance but it’s essential.

Haack

Meanwhile, Araiza is a left footed kicker. I guess none of you understand the stress you put on your left knee joint while holding for kicks. Ask any physical therapist or anatomist. Headline: Araiza can't hold kicks on the left side of Bass...has to be on the right where all the pressure is on his left knee. Great forethought fellas. Haack comes cheap and Bass is accustomed to how his hands work, his cadence and how/where he places the ball. But if you want our season to come down to a FG and Araiza flubs it (or strains his left knee), don't come back to me arguing how it just didn't matter.

By keeping Haack, not only are we assuring consistent ball placement for Bass in all kinds of weather, but the kicking room currently has great chemistry (the three of them work well together during kicking meetings). Why cut Haack when some other big bodied dufus will never see the field?

How boring it must be to go through life never trying something new. Hold on. It was eight short years ago when Wrecks Ryan kept a “kickoff specialist” on this team…and Ryan knows a lot more about football than you. I would argue a “holding specialist” is equally (if not more) important and worthy of a roster spot for a stacked team.

I’m not suggesting we keep two punters. I’m saying we need a kicker (Bass), punter (Araiza) and Designated Holder (Haack). Continuity between Bass and Haack is worth at least 24-27 pts this season. I’ll hang up and listen. So you want to depend on a rookie from San Diego to hold the ball for Bass with the AFC Championship on the line (possibly in sub zero temps at OP)? Dig deep into your mind. Think again. It’s worth 650k to have a designated holder.

#freeyourmind

Food for thought. Our team is stacked and DEEEEP. We didn’t even have a chance to see Punt God hold for Bass much under pressure. Aren’t we all hoping to have a guy that can hold the ball properly when the game is on the line? Keep Bass - Obviously Keep Araiza - 78 yd punts. Obviously. Keep Haack - FG Holder Specialist It’s never been done (to my knowledge) but well worth it. Fire away.

Due to blisters and callouses, @Beerball adopted a metallic glove to assist @Gugny and @Mike in Horseheads with future manual ejax.

Old news. Pretty sure Lazarus died (twice) a few thousand years ago.

Awww man. Very sorry to hear this. Peace to the Knox family.

Nice job! By the way, is Buddy ok?

I’ll put out the Diggs’ blue cheese for my second and third tier guests. First tier folks get Rooties.

Yes. I was pretty PO’d.

He should have named it “From-Unda Cheese” dressing.

Dude. Don’t put your name on something that tastes like @Gugny’s dishrag with some rowkfort seasoning. Stick to the basics: like catching the ball for tiddies.

Don’t spread yourself too thin. No punt returns. No condiments. Just play the damn game. They were out of Rooties (at Tops in Williamsville?) so I bought Stef’s dressing. 🤢

Yeah. That contract sucks. I’d be pissed off with $3 mill.