dollars 2 donuts Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Man…Martin was kicking so well at the end of the season and even in the Steelers game. 2 Quote
Success Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Just checked his stats - he actually had some of his worst #'s as a Bill, in terms of punt distance & punts inside the 20. Most of his other years were better, so hopefully he can come through on Sunday. Quote
Augie Posted January 17 Posted January 17 12 minutes ago, Bigvinny said: Yep, he knows how to hold for Bass. Extra points only, please. 2 1 Quote
thenorthremembers Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Has to be the holding ability that swayed them to bring him back because he was one of the worst punters in the league. 2 Quote
bills742 Posted January 17 Posted January 17 5 minutes ago, dollars 2 donuts said: Man…Martin was kicking so well at the end of the season and even in the Steelers game. We have to win this one for Martin so he can hopefully kick again in the AFCCG. 1 Quote
Warcodered Posted January 17 Posted January 17 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Malazan said: Media circus aside, a guy who has never punted in an NFL game, hasn't punted for almost 2 years and had issues with holding for kicks probably isn't the best choice to bring in cold for a divisional round playoff game against a rival in winter in orchard park. Yeah that wasn't a problem he had to learn to hold for kicks and by all accounts he did, lets not invent an issue that didn't happen. The key difference here is he doesn't have game experience. Edited January 17 by Warcodered 2 Quote
TheFunPolice Posted January 17 Posted January 17 wasn't he known as an elite holder when he was here? We actually do need that in the cold and weather right now. Punt God hadn't really held for kicks if I recall correctly. That could be the difference in the playoffs 2 Quote
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 17 Posted January 17 8 minutes ago, Blank Stare said: Really? This reaction for a punter? Quote
HappyDays Posted January 17 Author Posted January 17 2 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said: Has to be the holding ability that swayed them to bring him back because he was one of the worst punters in the league. I think they just want a baseline. A punter/holder cannot be the reason you lose a game. Haack will almost certainly not be as good as Martin has been in recent weeks but we know what we're getting. 2 Quote
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Just now, TheFunPolice said: wasn't he known as an elite holder when he was here? We actually do need that in the cold and weather right now. Punt God hadn't really held for kicks if I recall correctly. That could be the difference in the playoffs Definitely signed for holding. Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted January 17 Posted January 17 15 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: My assumption that this “signing” was to the practice squad in replacement of Fournette. He’ll be one of the elevations this week, likely along with Klein. Klein should be signed to the 53. I don't know who we release / IR though 1 Quote
TheFunPolice Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Just now, Buffalo_Stampede said: Definitely signed for holding. It makes sense too... Yes, you want to be great everywhere, but having an elite punter of the ball vs an elite holder for kicks is a no brainer. A playoff game is almost certainly not going to come down to hitting a long punt. But it often comes down to making a FG. 1 Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted January 17 Posted January 17 2 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: wasn't he known as an elite holder when he was here? We actually do need that in the cold and weather right now. Punt God hadn't really held for kicks if I recall correctly. That could be the difference in the playoffs I think that's why we wanted him to begin with yes Quote
SoonerBillsFan Posted January 17 Posted January 17 21 minutes ago, DJB said: Veteran option that knows the team and most importantly hold for Bass. Smart decision. For those complaining he’s not a great punter, well if we are punting lots we aren’t winning the game anyways Agree. Closest guy to knowing our system and Bass trusts him. 1 Quote
EmotionallyUnstable Posted January 17 Posted January 17 1 minute ago, Warriorspikes51 said: Klein should be signed to the 53. I don't know who we release / IR though If they don’t have the room, what’s the point? We can simply activate him from PS as needed. He gets paid in full. We keep a roster spot open. As you said, unless you have an available roster spot, it’s win win. Quote
TheFunPolice Posted January 17 Posted January 17 that said, the idea of the KC game coming down to a FG attempt fills me with dread. Bass could hit a 55 yard FG right down the middle with 15 yards to spare, or shank a 25 yard FG so far to the side that it doesn't even hit the net. It's literally a crapshoot. That short FG he missed badly last week didn't really matter, but it will eventually in a closer game 1 Quote
Captain Hindsight Posted January 17 Posted January 17 (edited) 1 hour ago, Warriorspikes51 said: Klein should be signed to the 53. I don't know who we release / IR though Bernard Edit: Didnt realize he was listed as day to day Edited January 17 by Captain Hindsight 1 1 1 Quote
Freddie's Dead Posted January 17 Posted January 17 People around here have short memories. This guy was absolutely abysmal in 2021. He's the reason we drafted Ariaza in the first place. Let's hope Shankopotamus doesn't show up on Sunday night. Leonard Pinth-Garnell, when asked about Haack, said "Frightfully bad, really bites the big one...." 1 2 2 Quote
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