Frez Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 Is anyone else concerned that our punters or field goal kicker is not up to Par going into this season? I remember last year Steven had his struggles towards the end and our punters the same. After watching last night's game I've seen more of the same. Its safe to say we could see a couple new faces week one in our kicking game. 1
CSBill Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 I thought Carter looks strong. Both can boom it in ideal conditions, consistency and the ability to place it when needed are the qualities that separate. Three more games to see. 1
Beast Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 They can cut Bojorkodork today for all I care. The guy sucks. But....no, I have no worries. Kicker is more than fine and if they need a punter I’m pretty sure a decent one will be cut this pre-season.
mikemac2001 Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 It felt like house money just went up there in practice mode on the first one. Kind of lofted it with not a lot of power his XP looked fine
Ittakestime Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 There needs to be a legit kicking competition. Hauschka is doing the same crap that got him hated in Seattle. It's so strange with Hauschka, but he kicks like a high schooler way to many times. Kick the frickin ball, stop lofting it.
MAJBobby Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 Kicker is fine. Do you know how much rotation of holders can really affect the kicker punters there is a legit competition there. At the end of the day really won’t matter to much if we are actually scoring on drives like good teams do. 1
StHustle Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 Gotta relax on Hauschka geez it was his first in game kick in over 8 months. ONE bad kick and you are worried? Not even like he missed horribly. He doinked it. Sure it was a 30 whatever yarder but so what. Being concerned about that is silly. His kickoffs were great. Indy's best drive start after a Hauschka kickoff was the 25 on the opening kick. They started behind that for the two kicks following. Again, concerned about what??? As far as punting goes, Carter looked fully capable to do the job, but hey, small sample size as well. His hang time definitely has him winning the competition so far. If a better option becomes available at cut time then I trust Beane to make the move. All in all...slightly concerned about the punting game....not concerned AT ALL about the kicking game. 1
Ittakestime Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, StHustle said: Gotta relax on Hauschka geez it was his first in game kick in over 8 months. ONE bad kick and you are worried? Not even like he missed horribly. He doinked it. Sure it was a 30 whatever yarder but so what. Being concerned about that is silly. His kickoffs were great. Indy's best drive start after a Hauschka kickoff was the 25 on the opening kick. They started behind that for the two kicks following. Again, concerned about what??? As far as punting goes, Carter looked fully capable to do the job, but hey, small sample size as well. His hang time definitely has him winning the competition so far. If a better option becomes available at cut time then I trust Beane to make the move. All in all...slightly concerned about the punting game....not concerned AT ALL about the kicking game. The guy ended last season making 6/11 field goals to come out in preseason and miss another gimme. This is not the first time in his career where he fell off a cliff. 1
GunnerBill Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 I am not worried about Haushka, yet. I do want to see him make some kicks in pre-season though for confidence if nothing else. The punter situation does concern me. I thought Bojo sucked last year when there were folks loving him. I still think he sucks. Carter is a maybe but I can see the Bills starting punter week 1 being a guy who is not currently on the team.
Frez Posted August 9, 2019 Author Posted August 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, Ittakestime said: The guy ended last season making 6/11 field goals to come out in preseason and miss another gimme. This is not the first time in his career where he fell off a cliff. Exactly my thoughts!
Chandler#81 Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, The Bills Blog said: Hauschka needs to loosen up. Hauschka needs to look over his shoulder. An UDFA Rookie is much cheaper, booms KO’s into the end zone and perfect so far. Juss sayin’ I thought I’d be a smartazz and say ‘I’m going out a limb and proclaiming Cory will win the Punting job!’ But now idk if our ‘19 Punter is on the team yet.. 1
CLTbills Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 Kicker is fine. Yeah, he finished last year making 6/11.... He was also playing hurt. Kickers don't just forget how to kick. Much to do about nothing. He's fine.
fansince88 Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 18 minutes ago, Ittakestime said: The guy ended last season making 6/11 field goals to come out in preseason and miss another gimme. This is not the first time in his career where he fell off a cliff. The end of last year he was kicking wounded so.... there is that.
Ittakestime Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 22 minutes ago, fansince88 said: The end of last year he was kicking wounded so.... there is that. Don't believe that crap one bit. Playing hurt seemed like an excuse, especially when he did this in Seattle and now comes out and does the same crap in preseason.
fansince88 Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Ittakestime said: Don't believe that crap one bit. Playing hurt seemed like an excuse, especially when he did this in Seattle and now comes out and does the same crap in preseason. Well, I dont know what to tell you. He was house money before and after the Jets game he didnt play well at all. If you have evidence to the contrary then lets hear it. Otherwise it is just personal opinion.
Just Joshin' Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 The team has improved so that Kicker is the biggest concern. .....and no, not concerned after 1 preseason game.
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