Bob in STL

I don’t like Sweeney making the team. He can’t block and #2 has to block. But Howard and Morris show very little too.

Wow. Hit 4 yards behind the LOS. Terrible play.

If we keep 7 WRs he makes it. If only 6 then Kumerow has the ST edge and Hodgins goes to the PS.

How many snaps did he have with Allen?

All you guys had Duke on IR. He is playing.

I think Hodgins is going to make it.

Ok Blackshear, put the team on your back Buddy.

Not if they only keep Singletary, Moss, Cook and Jones.

If the don't point, they will have to punt.

Before cutting Haack. Not well before. Well before is a boundless period.

Agree. Can you imagine some of these people on jury? I get the notion that this issue stains our team on our most hyped and optimistic season in 30 years, but the fire him now comments are over the top. The Bills will likely learn a lot in the next few days. Araiza could be gone by Monday, or sooner, or not. I trust the guys running the show to handle this. I trust the owners too.

I don't think it's known when he found out he had the STD. He may not have known. It is one of many pieces of info out there that has not been addressed or explained. I think you may get your wish. The Bills lawyers will dig deep and get data that we don't have and will advise the Pegula's. Neither McDermott nor Beane will decide this alone.

I never said Haack didn't need to be replaced. NEVER. I did say he was below average. Some people on these boards were wondering why they cut Haack when they knew this Araiza stuff was brewing. That is a good question and could imply they believe in Araiza. All I am saying is they cut Haack early to help him out. McD said he was a good teammate. I am done explaining it.

No, they really don't. They don't say anything when they may think otherwise. So many people just want to slam Haack. I get it, he was a poor punter by NFL standards. I watched him play.

Agree. These "he is just a punter" comments are crazy. Right now they probably believe he is innocent. That could change. This media explosion might be too much for the team to deal with.

I know what Because McDermott just said - he was a good teammate. That is why they cut him, to provide him more time to find another job. I said he was a below average punter.

Haack is a below average punter, but a very good holder. if nothing else he was a good teammate. The holder part of it is why Bojo is gone. A punter can lose a game for you and so can a bad holder. This mess effects 2 positions. The heat of battle of a real NFL game against the SB champion Rams, the Bills may be venerable and possibly distracted. This is mess for the team and for all parties.

Not necessarily. Line drive kicks, Hang time, and not being a holder also hurt him. He was not the highest rated punter in the draft.

Drafted players - Dion Dawkins has played in a Pro Bowl and Dawson Knox is getting close to that level.

At the end of the day it’s up to the coaches and staff to pick the best players no matter where they were drafted. They see almost everything, including training room dynamics, practice habits, and personal habits - all of which play a part.

Sweeny is the TE that I suspect is gone. He had chances to contribute last year and he did not do it. I don't think he blocks or gets open enough for a #2. His hands have been average at best.

Don't forget Taiwan moving up on the inside lane.

Don't worry, we can get Blackshear to play CB or S.

Good one!

I have nothing against Blackshear, he has impressed me and I trust McDermott to do what is right for the team. It is everything else you said in bold italics above. Why do you think that players that run down kicks are not good players and cannot play another position? Why do you not see they provide a useful function and just like any other position, some players excel and others are average. Saying things like "kicking off out of bounds on purpose on every kickoff", that just makes you lose credibility. Given you thoughts above I will refrain from trying to convince you of anything.