Dr. K Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) Gay was getting touchbacks on at least half his kickoffs. Cundiff could not kick though the end zone and Carpenter can't either. Is that one extra spot on the roster really worth giving the other team field position past the 20, sometimes, given our pathetic coverage lately, WAY past the 20? Rex looks more and more like a guy who thinks he is smart instead of a person who IS smart. Edited October 19, 2015 by Dr. K
The Frankish Reich Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Gay was getting touchbacks on at least half his kickoffs. Cundiff could not kick though the end zone and Carpenter can't either. Is that one extra spot on the roster really worth giving the other team field position past the 20, sometimes, given our pathetic coverage lately, WAY past the 20? Rex looks more and more like a guy who thinks he is smart instead of a person who IS smart. What was that line about some politician, "He's the dumb person's idea of a smart person." Rex is the dumb fan's idea of a defensive genius.
Clippers of Nfl Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 It's kind of hard to be gay in the nfl?
PO16FFS Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Dont go there. I tried to ask that question in the shoutbox and the local experts said I was an idiot and it was much to do about nothing.
dpberr Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 I think we will all look back after the season and see this as a poor decision. His kicks obviously masked a crap special teams unit.
Clippers of Nfl Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 I "have to go there " I push envelopes.
PlayoffsPlease Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 What was that line about some politician, "He's the dumb person's idea of a smart person." Rex is the dumb fan's idea of a defensive genius. Rex is the perfect compliment to Brandon and Whaley, three brilliant self promoters.
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 With the injuries piling up we needed people at other spots. If McCoy tweaks his hammy on the first play u have 2 rbs. We saw the wr depth becoming a problem. We were also the only team in the league with a kos. And people gave us crap for that too. Damned if you do, damned if u dont
GoBills! Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 If we IR goodwin we can sign him... Gay atleast stays healthy
Formerly Allan in MD Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 When you have a kick-off specialist, he should be getting touchbacks on most of his kicks. That's what he's on the team for. Otherwise, you're wasting a roster spot. If the kick-off team could tackle, Carpenter's kicks would not be a big deal.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Gay was getting touchbacks on at least half his kickoffs. Cundiff could not kick though the end zone and Carpenter can't either. Is that one extra spot on the roster really worth giving the other team field position past the 20, sometimes, given our pathetic coverage lately, WAY past the 20? Rex looks more and more like a guy who thinks he is smart instead of a person who IS smart. No other team has two kickers, neither should we. Yes having a real player is more important than another kicker.
NOVABillsFan Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Big mistake IMO. Field position on kicks has been bad since.
truth on hold Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 I could have been wrong but I wanted to get rid of carpenter and keep gay, and have him do FGs too
Maddog69 Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 I'll be shocked if he is not brought back this week.
TheFunPolice Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) Because it's a waste to have two kickers when one of them can't even kick FG. Kickers have handled field goals and kickoffs forever. Some teams have the punter kick off is he has a huge leg. The kicker has one freaking job: kick the damn ball a few times a game. Why would you need 2? Edited October 19, 2015 by TheFunPolice
Maddog69 Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Because it's a waste to have two kickers when one of them can't even kick FG. Kickers have handled field goals and kickoffs forever. Some teams have the punter kick off is he has a huge leg. The kicker has one freaking job: kick the damn ball a few times a game. Why would you need 2? Why keep two? Because: 1.) you need a kicker who is accurate on FG's and PAT's. That guy is not always good on Kick offs 2.) Field position is important. If you have a kickoff specialist who can boot it through the endzone regularly so the opposition is starting at the 20 versus a kicker who gets it to the 3 yard line and bad kick coverage lets your opponent start at the 30 or better, you should keep a kickoff specialist.
ricojes Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) Gay was getting touchbacks on at least half his kickoffs. Cundiff could not kick though the end zone and Carpenter can't either. Is that one extra spot on the roster really worth giving the other team field position past the 20, sometimes, given our pathetic coverage lately, WAY past the 20? Rex looks more and more like a guy who thinks he is smart instead of a person who IS smart. I did bash the Bills for carrying a kick-off specialist and wasting a roster spot. But the past 2 weeks, I have learned just how important that position was to he Bills and I was wrong. They are consistently losing the field position battle. Of course fair catching punts at the 4 or 5 yard line doesn't help! The kickoff after the first TD, really sticks out. The Bengals have great field position at the 35 and add on another stupid penalty and they are at the 49 to start. Then punt and pin the Bills at their own 11. Bills punt and Cincy starts the drive at the Buffalo 49 and go on to score a TD. Bills lost the field position battle against Tennessee as well. It's the little things that add up and cutting Gay looks to be a really bad move. Edited October 19, 2015 by ricojes
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 I think we will all look back after the season and see this as a poor decision. His kicks obviously masked a crap special teams unit. Marquis Goodwin was playing gunner on punts and kick offs... Talk about the last guy you'd want out there trying to tackle someone...
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