drhockey Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) Sorry if this was posted already today since I haven't been lurking too much, but this is what Sully reported in his blog today at the Buffalo News: "After making the rounds on the weekly media day at One Bills Drive, here's my best answer on why the Bills decided to cut veteran Brian Moorman: Bruce DeHaven, the special teams coach, wanted Moorman to kick more directional punts, instead of the long, booming punts for which Moorman was well-known. Moorman resisted. He and DeHaven had never been on the same page since DeHaven returned to Buffalo two years ago. One person close to the situation described the relationship as "oil and water."' Philisophical differences, as they say... Edited September 26, 2012 by drhockey
NoSaint Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 So he gets this years remaining salary from Buffalo, plus whatever he hooks Jerry for? I have a feeling I'm misunderstanding something. Nope - that's it
PromoTheRobot Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 It is good for Brian. He works too hard for him not to be employed. I think this has a lot to do with him being told to kick short making his stats look bad not strength of leg. Why would the Bills try to make him look bad? PTR
beerme1 Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 I have a feeling he's going to make the pro bowl. In fact, let me go on record for that prediction. No more DeHaven telling him to kick everything out of bounds. Maybe the Cowboys actually cover punts? I'd be willing to wager on that. As much as I like him no way he is pro bowler anymore. I think he has been way too sporadic over the last few years and is actually declining in skill. That is not DeHavens fault.
In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 http://profootballta...-brian-moorman/ Hurl!!! funny comment... bambi19td says: Sep 26, 2012 6:20 PM It’s not enough that Mitt Romney is running for President, we have to have Moorman back in the NFL? Jeez. Oh, wait, they don’t believe in Him.
MyHorseAteTheKid Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 Sorry if this was posted already today since I haven't been lurking too much, but this is what Sully reported in his blog today at the Buffalo News: "After making the rounds on the weekly media day at One Bills Drive, here's my best answer on why the Bills decided to cut veteran Brian Moorman: Bruce DeHaven, the special teams coach, wanted Moorman to kick more directional punts, instead of the long, booming punts for which Moorman was well-known. Moorman resisted. He and DeHaven had never been on the same page since DeHaven returned to Buffalo two years ago. One person close to the situation described the relationship as "oil and water."' Philisophical differences, as they say... Well, that directional punting thing, hasn't worked so well... I'm not a DeHaven fan... Good Luck with long booming punts in that dome, Brian..
3rdand12 Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 You should always assume a conspiracy. Makes life much more interesting well i am trying one on for size. First time caller. been listening for years.I still think this is tied to the equipment manager. That much is obvious. At the MNF game, Moorman told one of my idiot Cowboy friends wearing a ROMO jersey "to get the hell out of my tailgate." I guess he can tailgate with us again.... We are the dudes with the Coffin Corner Tailgate Extravaganza. He came to our tailgate every week for years firing us up. He never let the Bills down. I can't say the same for Dehaven and the front office. Oh well, Go Bills! God Bless the Moormans! The Raiders stole his leg last year and we just replaced it..... Nice post thanks. I think we all wish the Moormans well, unless he kicks against us of course
ChasBB Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 Another great personnel move by Nix & co. in my opinion. Now that Moorman has hooked up with another team, Buffalo is off-the-hook for his salary, too. Sure, you hate to see a fixture like that dismissed, but the Buffalo Bills are first and foremost about putting a winning product on the field and that means having the courage to take out guys who are not producing. It's a business before all else. All the community service Moorman and other players take part in is all well and good, but the bottom line is on-the-field production and nothing else. If Nix didn't think this move would improve the team, he wouldn't have made it. A good punter plays a vital role in the game of field position and Moorman wasn't leaving the defense in the best of field positions. I really like the way Nix makes decisions -- always in the best interest of WINNING which is all that matters in the end. Good luck Moorman with you new team. Go Bills!
truth on hold Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 Good for him and I think good for us. A "win win"
prissythecat Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 Another great personnel move by Nix & co. in my opinion. Now that Moorman has hooked up with another team, Buffalo is off-the-hook for his salary, too. Sure, you hate to see a fixture like that dismissed, but the Buffalo Bills are first and foremost about putting a winning product on the field and that means having the courage to take out guys who are not producing. It's a business before all else. All the community service Moorman and other players take part in is all well and good, but the bottom line is on-the-field production and nothing else. If Nix didn't think this move would improve the team, he wouldn't have made it. A good punter plays a vital role in the game of field position and Moorman wasn't leaving the defense in the best of field positions. I really like the way Nix makes decisions -- always in the best interest of WINNING which is all that matters in the end. Good luck Moorman with you new team. Go Bills! Buffalo has to pay all of Moorman's 2012 season salary though even if he signs with another team
Garion Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 Sorry if this was posted already today since I haven't been lurking too much, but this is what Sully reported in his blog today at the Buffalo News: "After making the rounds on the weekly media day at One Bills Drive, here's my best answer on why the Bills decided to cut veteran Brian Moorman: Bruce DeHaven, the special teams coach, wanted Moorman to kick more directional punts, instead of the long, booming punts for which Moorman was well-known. Moorman resisted. He and DeHaven had never been on the same page since DeHaven returned to Buffalo two years ago. One person close to the situation described the relationship as "oil and water."' Philisophical differences, as they say... Hmmm wonder if Moorman broke Dehavens orders to kick that deep one Cribbs got a huge return on? Really looked out of synch with the rest of the ST gameplan. That might make this story make sense.
PromoTheRobot Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 Another great personnel move by Nix & co. in my opinion. Now that Moorman has hooked up with another team, Buffalo is off-the-hook for his salary, too. Financially, this works out well for Moorman: Because he’s a vested veteran, his full salary became guaranteed from the Bills when he was on their roster in Week One. So not only does he get his entire 2012 base salary from the Bills, but he also gets whatever he’s going to make for the rest of the season from the Cowboys. PTR
GoBills! Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 Glad the rumor about his wife was untrue ...good luck Brian !
Beerball Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 Why would the Bills try to make him look bad? PTR Read what Sully said, should tell you everything you need to know. Nobody trying to make someone look bad, just a difference of opinion.
justnzane Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Read what Sully said, should tell you everything you need to know. Nobody trying to make someone look bad, just a difference of opinion. I trust Sully as much as I trust a chick who tells me to flip a condom inside-out and re-use it.
Beerball Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 I trust Sully as much as I trust a chick who tells me to flip a condom inside-out and re-use it. I've heard the same thing elsewhere.
ChasBB Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Buffalo has to pay all of Moorman's 2012 season salary though even if he signs with another team Guess I stand corrected on the salary aspect -- didn't realize how that worked. Nevertheless, I expect better production from the young punter. Hope he can pin the Pats deep a few times on Sunday. Hope he doesn't play much at all, of course.
Golden Wheels Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Good luck to Brian Moorman. He was a bright light on this roster during some dark times. Wish him well.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Sorry if this was posted already today since I haven't been lurking too much, but this is what Sully reported in his blog today at the Buffalo News: "After making the rounds on the weekly media day at One Bills Drive, here's my best answer on why the Bills decided to cut veteran Brian Moorman: Bruce DeHaven, the special teams coach, wanted Moorman to kick more directional punts, instead of the long, booming punts for which Moorman was well-known. Moorman resisted. He and DeHaven had never been on the same page since DeHaven returned to Buffalo two years ago. One person close to the situation described the relationship as "oil and water."' Philisophical differences, as they say... This confirms what we've seen. DeHaven doesn't trust his coverage unit, and probably hasn't since that Kerley TD punt return in the first game. So, instead of being on the hot seat, he tells Moorman to kick everything out of bounds? That's some brilliant ST coaching. In a certain respect I admire DeHaven. The guy has proven to be a below-average ST coach, most well-known for the Music City Disaster, and he knows it. The solution? John Potter, who kicks everything through the endzone. And directional punts out of bounds. No more screw-ups on the kick coverage.
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