beggar13 Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Was just curious as to what the consensus was on this. After the first miss in the first game of the season, I was cursing him like crazy and wanted him gone. Since then however, he's been perfect if I'm not mistaken. Do we go with the "If it ain't broke" approach and risk losing Hopkins to another team, or opt for youth at this time, take our inevitable lumps, and hope he doesn't turn into another Shawn Powell?
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 IMO, IR Hopkins and keep Carpenter at this point in the season.
zow2 Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 You stay with Carpenter while he is hot. When he turns cold you unleash Hopkins. It's very simple actually. Hopkins was drafted to be the guy and he has an excellent pedigree and resume. He will be the kicker someday here and hopefully work out. In the meantime you ride Carpenter until the wheels fall off.
Big C Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 IMO, IR Hopkins and keep Carpenter at this point in the season. Should have done this a couple weeks ago.
K D Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Carpenter for sure. He has been doing a heck of a job. IR Hopkins and see if he can beat him out next year
PolishDave Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 If they let Carpenter go, the fans will be screaming for vengeance the first time Hopkins shanks one. Keeping Carpenter based on talent alone looks like a no brainer unless you absolutely have to move him for some other reason.
eball Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Carpenter has been money on FGs, including two from 50+, but is very Lindell-like on KOs. With Hopkins, you're probably losing a couple of made FGs but nearly every KO should be through the end zone. Which is more important? For my money, it's hard to sit a K who is making everything -- which Carpenter has done since his very first attempt.
DanInSouthBuffalo Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Gotta keep Carpenter and revisit Hopkins on the off-season. If they IR Hopkins they can use the roster spot for Thad Lewis, no?
Bangarang Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Hopkins Edited October 7, 2013 by Bangarang
SBUffalo Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Carpenter has been money on FGs, including two from 50+, but is very Lindell-like on KOs. With Hopkins, you're probably losing a couple of made FGs but nearly every KO should be through the end zone. Which is more important? For my money, it's hard to sit a K who is making everything -- which Carpenter has done since his very first attempt. I prefer a Lindell-type on kickoffs with the way the coverage has been playing. Also: FOR THE LAST TIME: THEY CAN'T PUT HOPKINS ON THE IR! HE DOESN'T HAVE A SEASON-ENDING INJURY. IF THEY IR'D HOPKINS, THE NFLPA WOULD SUE THE BILLS AND THE BILLS WOULD LOSE. Edited October 7, 2013 by DStebb716
VirginiaMike Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 I like the way Carpenter has been kicking. Keep him and somehow hide Hopkins.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 I prefer a Lindell-type on kickoffs with the way the coverage has been playing. Also: FOR THE LAST TIME: THEY CAN'T PUT HOPKINS ON THE IR! HE DOESN'T HAVE A SEASON-ENDING INJURY. IF THEY IR'D HOPKINS, THE NFLPA WOULD SUE THE BILLS AND THE BILLS WOULD LOSE. If Hopkins is still injured he can be put on IR. He'd still receive his full salary, so why would he or the NFLPA sue?
beggar13 Posted October 7, 2013 Author Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Carpenter has been money on FGs, including two from 50+, but is very Lindell-like on KOs. With Hopkins, you're probably losing a couple of made FGs but nearly every KO should be through the end zone. Which is more important? For my money, it's hard to sit a K who is making everything -- which Carpenter has done since his very first attempt. I actually seem to remember him missing his first attempt, but regardless, he's been great for us. OK, to your other point, if everyone likes Carpenter, and he's very similar to Lindell, should we have not just kept Lindell? I'm guessing if anything that we saved some money by going this route by signing Carpenter. It's interesting the Lindell beat out Carpenter for the Tampa Bay job and ended up here now that I think about it. Edited October 7, 2013 by beggar13
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Can Hopkins be put on the practice squad?
Fixxxer Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 IMO, IR Hopkins and keep Carpenter at this point in the season. I think this is the best way to handle the situation. Give the year to Carpenter to prove himself. He's still young and he could still find that consistency that he lacked playing for the turd phins. Carpenter is 27, guess what age Lindell was when Seattle cut him because they thought he was not going to get better? 26. Sucks for Hopkins but this is the NFL, it waits for no one.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Can Hopkins be put on the practice squad? He could, but why would the Bills risk another team claiming him since they invested a 6th round pick in him and still like him. Since he has a legit injury, they should go the IR route IMO.
ALF Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 I would guess Hopkins , better KO, and they won't want 2 salaries if 1 will do.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 I would guess Hopkins , better KO, and they won't want 2 salaries if 1 will do. The Bills are already on the hook for Carpenter's full salary this year because he's a vested NFL vet who was on the roster as of week 1.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 They surely could put him on ir designated as guy you can bring back. Right?
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