eball Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Just so I'm clear, we are talking about the kicker who booted a 36-yarder to ice the game Sunday, right?
jester43 Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 i think they can cut the kick off specialist
K D Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Carpenter cut all of his hair off last night and donated it. Maybe that will bring him some better luck
MDH Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 The crux of the problem is that they carry a KO specialist in addition to Carpenter. In order to justify that Carpenter needs to be lights out. There's nothing they can do now to improve the position but I seriously doubt Carpenter is on the roster next season.
eball Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 The crux of the problem is that they carry a KO specialist in addition to Carpenter. In order to justify that Carpenter needs to be lights out. There's nothing they can do now to improve the position but I seriously doubt Carpenter is on the roster next season. Excellent points, and this is where the discussion needs to begin and end. There is no in-season solution for Carpenter's accuracy issues; it is what it is and I'm certain the Bills will be looking to upgrade in the offseason.
Dorkington Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 The crux of the problem is that they carry a KO specialist in addition to Carpenter. In order to justify that Carpenter needs to be lights out. There's nothing they can do now to improve the position but I seriously doubt Carpenter is on the roster next season. Very good points. If we get mathematically eliminated soon, I'd like to see Gay handle all the kicking duties, just to see how he performs.
K D Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Very good points. If we get mathematically eliminated soon, I'd like to see Gay handle all the kicking duties, just to see how he performs. This is a good idea. We saw how bad Carpenter was on KO's without Gay. Let's see how Gay does on FG's. He did ok in preseason, I'd like to see him get some real game opportunities before we cut both guys.
4merper4mer Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Carpenter cut all of his hair off last night and donated it. Maybe that will bring him some better luck How the heck is he going to kick with his helmet flopping all around and probably covering up his face?
K D Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 How the heck is he going to kick with his helmet flopping all around and probably covering up his face? lol good point! i used to get my hair cut before getting fitted for my helmet. just another mistake by Carp
YoloinOhio Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 The mullet is gone! @ChrisBrownBills: Dan Carpenter cut his hair b/c he felt like it. Nothing to do w/football. Been 6 yrs. #Bills https://t.co/5wK0irubEV
johnwalter Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 The mullet is gone! @ChrisBrownBills: Dan Carpenter cut his hair b/c he felt like it. Nothing to do w/football. Been 6 yrs. #Bills https://t.co/5wK0irubEV this changes everything
Boolay Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 The crux of the problem is that they carry a KO specialist in addition to Carpenter. In order to justify that Carpenter needs to be lights out. There's nothing they can do now to improve the position but I seriously doubt Carpenter is on the roster next season. I agree and to go one further all of our kickoffs should be touchbacks.
Beerball Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 I agree and to go one further all of our kickoffs should be touchbacks.You do realize that shorter higher kicks are sometimes what the coach calls for, right? If you disagree with the decision that's ok, but don't assume that just because a kick is returnable it's a poor kick.
Boolay Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 You do realize that shorter higher kicks are sometimes what the coach calls for, right? If you disagree with the decision that's ok, but don't assume that just because a kick is returnable it's a poor kick. Of course I do... How about no kickoff is returned past the 20 yard line. Does that work?
Beerball Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Of course I do... How about no kickoff is returned past the 20 yard line. Does that work?K
26CornerBlitz Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 @TyDunne New at the BN Blog: #Bills K Dan Carpenter on misses: "Why would I not be frustrated?" http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/12/08/dan-carpenter-on-misses-why-would-i-not-be-frustrated/
The Avenger Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 The mullet is gone! @ChrisBrownBills: Dan Carpenter cut his hair b/c he felt like it. Nothing to do w/football. Been 6 yrs. #Bills https://t.co/5wK0irubEV Bye-bye Joe Dirt!
Saxum Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 His wife is unhappy without his Fabio hair; how is that going to affect his game?
26CornerBlitz Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 @AdamBenigni A little venting from #Bills Dan Carpenter today. @WGRZ http://www.wgrz.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2015/12/08/bills/76987288/
Max997 Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) I missed the memo on fans having to solve a problem they are pointing out. Maybe he has a job and life to live and hasn't compiled a list of available free agent kickers. Isn't that Doug's job? Isn't it also Doug's job to decide to can a player? Look at the date of the post. Back then, it would have been easier to do so. Like who? Fact is there really hasn't been anyone out there who would be an upgrade over Carpenter who has obviously struggled but has also had success kicking in the Northeast late in the season. My point is suggesting they should cut a starter without suggesting or even looking at alternatives is kind of silly. Edited December 9, 2015 by Max997
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