oldmanfan Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Toledo Bill said: I remember hearing that Bojo was not retained because he “did not want to be here” (something like that). Although he was inconsistent he had a big leg and I wondered if anyone read or heard more on this. On a side note he was not the worlds best “holder” for our other kicker. It made me think how that position has evolved. For a while it was quarterbacks that held and now it is a lot of punters. Question for old timers, do I remember correctly that at one time Bob Chandler was the holder? Absolutely he was.
GunnerBill Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 Just now, BarleyNY said: Oh, ouch. Then he should’ve gone wherever he had the best chance to make a team It is that which makes me think he didn't have many options. I mean there is a chance that Hekker gets cut for cap reasons: Hekker on the team = $4.9m on the cap Bojo on the team = $3.3m on the cap ($2.3m dead cap from Hekker plus $1m cap hit for Bojo) But that is the only way Bojo is getting that job. Feels an odd place to go if you have other options. 1 1
Bangarang Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 The shame of eating wings with ranch was too much for him and he left town like a quitter. 2
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 In my view, we dodged a bullet when Bojo was unreasonable on money. As we all know, he started off here really poorly-- with mistakes that went well beyond punting (bad holds, dropping snaps, kicks blocked). I think he seemed to turn it around a little last year-- but I am not sure anyone was super confident with him on the field. He has a big leg, but would outkick coverage; he was still prone to shank; and other than one absolutely gorgeous coffin corner kick, he wasn't great at pinning teams inside the 10. I also think his success last year was skewed a little given his sample size also shrunk. In the end, I think he was an okay option-- but I am much more excited about the new guy, who seems like a guy with much more skill and finesse in pinning teams deep (which, in my view, is more valuable that booming your occasional 65-yard punts). 1 1
Matt_In_NH Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 I remember hearing on OBL that the issue was performance...and not stats. Speculation was maybe he did not always execute the punt that was expected. Which I think lines up with the consistency issue. 1
Doc Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 Bojo got no guaranteed money from the Rams. He sorely overplayed his hand. 1 1
Saxum Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 I like the fact that Matt Haack is already working with Isaiah McKenzie. He will never punt to him and McKenzie does not take many snaps on special teams but it shows him trying to bond with players already. Now if only if Webb had invited the two of them to their off season workout. He worked out with "Kohl's Professional Camps" before and I hope he books some time with them.
Matt_In_NH Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) https://buffalowdown.com/2021/03/18/grade-for-the-buffalo-bills-signing-punter-matt-haack/ This article makes a good point, we can expect less touhbacks with Haack. Edited May 10, 2021 by mattynh Fixed link
Saxum Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 38 minutes ago, mattynh said: https://buffalowdown.com/2021/03/17/buffalo-bills-levi-wallaces-return-improves-depth-cornerback/ This article makes a good point, we can expect less touhbacks with Haack. Think you pasted wrong link. https://buffalowdown.com/2021/03/18/grade-for-the-buffalo-bills-signing-punter-matt-haack/ Quote In his career, Haack has an average of 44.7 yards per punt which isn’t necessarily the longest but what he is very accurate with his punts. He has an average of 37.4% of his punts being downed inside the 20 yard line. What is more impressive is that while he has 114 punts that landed inside the 20 he has had only 15 touchbacks. In the past two seasons, he has had a touchback rate under 3.0% while Corey Bojorquez last season was over 10%. 1
Matt_In_NH Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Think you pasted wrong link. https://buffalowdown.com/2021/03/18/grade-for-the-buffalo-bills-signing-punter-matt-haack/ Thanks, no idea how that happened, never even read that other article.
Saxum Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, mattynh said: Thanks, no idea how that happened, never even read that other article. No problem that is my role - spelling & grammar nazi and help desk. Edited May 10, 2021 by Limeaid 1
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 2 hours ago, BarleyNY said: Oh, ouch. Then he should’ve gone wherever he had the best chance to make a team I seen him today he was standin' on a corner Leaning up against a post. * I don't believe he's trying to find no job. 🤨 1 2
djp14150 Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 2 hours ago, mattynh said: I remember hearing on OBL that the issue was performance...and not stats. Speculation was maybe he did not always execute the punt that was expected. Which I think lines up with the consistency issue. he couldn’t pin thrm inside the 10 on punts. It was lays touchback or worse. if hep,a YS in LA he has better pu t stats on yardage dam the end zone thing.
BarleyNY Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: I seen him today he was standin' on a corner Leaning up against a post. * I don't believe he's trying to find no job. 🤨 But he’s tired! Been walking’ all day 1 1
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 Just now, djp14150 said: he couldn’t pin thrm inside the 10 on punts. It was lays touchback or worse. if hep,a YS in LA he has better pu t stats on yardage dam the end zone thing. Are you having an aneurysm? 3
Albany,n.y. Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 7 hours ago, hondo in seattle said: I actually heard the same thing Toledo Bill heard - though I don't recall if it was a solid source. Money was part of the problem but so was geography. Supposedly, he preferred to be closer to his home/family in California. Maybe I'm in the minority but I was sad to see him go. That kid can kick the crap out of a football! He's going to be really close to his family because he is not making the Rams 53 man roster. 1
Matt_In_NH Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, djp14150 said: he couldn’t pin thrm inside the 10 on punts. It was lays touchback or worse. if hep,a YS in LA he has better pu t stats on yardage dam the end zone thing. Can you translate to English?
Doc Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 22 minutes ago, BarleyNY said: But he’s tired! Been walking’ all day That don't confront me... 2
Bulldog Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 10 hours ago, Toledo Bill said: I remember hearing that Bojo was not retained because he “did not want to be here” (something like that). Although he was inconsistent he had a big leg and I wondered if anyone read or heard more on this. On a side note he was not the worlds best “holder” for our other kicker. It made me think how that position has evolved. For a while it was quarterbacks that held and now it is a lot of punters. Question for old timers, do I remember correctly that at one time Bob Chandler was the holder? The inability to be a top notch holder cannot be one of the primary reasons that Bojo was allowed to walk -- I heard Tony Romo say that proficiency at this skill was just not very important ... he would know.
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