Bills sign Matt Haack

[Blank Stare]

  On 1/17/2024 at 4:10 PM, Buffalo_Stampede said:

Really? This reaction for a punter?

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Yes…really. I guess he’s some sort of elite holder which obviously IS important, but have you seen him punt in Highmark? Weather of any sort has not been kind to him. He stinks. 
 

We can all say that we hope he never has to punt because we are scoring so much, but the reality is he’s going to be relied on at some point to hit a few punts. Maybe even deep in our territory to flip the field. That field position from a duck or mishit could be the difference in the game. 
 

Reminds me of kickoff specialist Jordan Gay. Now, holding specialist Matt Haack. 

[Bigvinny]

 

[RobbRiddick]

Don't worry, I got this...

 

So forum whipping boys Sherfield, Harty and Elam have all made big plays lately. So I'm guessing this guy will pin the Chiefs at their own 1 yard line with a minute left in the game on Sunday with them needing a TD to win, and we'll then take Mahomes down for a safety to win it

[Buffalo_Stampede]

  On 1/17/2024 at 4:18 PM, Blank Stare said:

Yes…really. I guess he’s some sort of elite holder which obviously IS important, but have you seen him punt in Highmark? Weather of any sort has not been kind to him. He stinks. 
 

We can all say that we hope he never has to punt because we are scoring so much, but the reality is he’s going to be relied on at some point to hit a few punts. Maybe even deep in our territory to flip the field. That field position from a duck or mishit could be the difference in the game. 
 

Reminds me of kickoff specialist Jordan Gay. Now, holding specialist Matt Haack. 

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He’s not a good punter, but as long as he gets the punt off and it goes 30+ yards I’m happy. Don’t punt is the goal.

 

Holding is much more important than punting at this point.

Edited January 17, 2024 by Buffalo_Stampede

[gordong]

  On 1/17/2024 at 4:15 PM, Captain Hindsight said:

Bernard

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 why do that when he is listed day to day...????

[boyst]

  On 1/17/2024 at 3:56 PM, 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. 

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it's an easy move and also lets us practice returning punts and punting in practice without using Martin

[BigAl2526]

I don't know that I would call it the best possible move.  My label would be the "safest" possible move because of his familiarity with the Bills and the Bills' long snapper both as a punter and a holder on field goal attempts.

[Warriorspikes51]

  On 1/17/2024 at 4:20 PM, RobbRiddick said:

Don't worry, I got this...

 

So forum whipping boys Sherfield, Harty and Elam have all made big plays lately. So I'm guessing this guy will pin the Chiefs at their own 1 yard line with a minute left in the game on Sunday with them needing a TD to win, and we'll then take Mahomes down for a safety to win it

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How about Mahomes doesn't touch the ball with a chance to win.  Great thanks! 

[GunnerBill]

  On 1/17/2024 at 3:50 PM, HappyDays said:

Sam Martin will likely not be available this weekend. Haack is probably the best option to get us through a game.

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I agree. Not Matt Haack's biggest fan but it was by far the best option for where they are. The worry with him when he was here was blocks to remind people. He had to one opening day vs the Steelers which led to a touchdown and a couple more that were nearly things. He has a strange long wind up. As long as he avoids that Sunday I'll take it. 

[Warriorspikes51]

  On 1/17/2024 at 4:21 PM, BigAl2526 said:

I don't know that I would call it the best possible move.  My label would be the "safest" possible move because of his familiarity with the Bills and the Bills' long snapper both as a punter and a holder on field goal attempts.

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Well the holder aspect is massive.  Especially when Bass suddenly forgot how to kick 50% of the time 

[EasternOHBillsFan]

  On 1/17/2024 at 4:18 PM, Freddie's Dead said:

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...."

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Irwin Mainway seems to disagree. "Look, Scarlet Pimpernel, is this just another one of your personal attacks? Haack is a high quality product, safe for kids of all ages!"

 

 

Edited January 17, 2024 by EasternOHBillsFan

[Blank Stare]

  On 1/17/2024 at 4:20 PM, Buffalo_Stampede said:

He’s not a good punter, but as long as he gets the punt off and it goes 30+ yards I’m happy. Don’t punt is the goal.

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I’m with you. All for no punts too, but Chiefs D isn’t a bunch of schlubs. With our potentially weakened D, that field position could be really valuable. 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

  On 1/17/2024 at 4:23 PM, Blank Stare said:

I’m with you. All for no punts too, but Chiefs D isn’t a bunch of schlubs. With our potentially weakened D, that field position could be really valuable. 

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And they signed a guy with experience punting in Buffalo’s weather and holding in the weather. Whats the issue? One of his best game of his career was in Buffalo winter, it’s why they signed him in the first place.

[Freddie's Dead]

  On 1/17/2024 at 4:23 PM, EasternOHBillsFan said:

 

"Look, Scarlet Pimpernel, is this just another one of your personal attacks? Haack is a high quality product, safe for kids of all ages!"

 

 

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Mr. Mainway, what about this costume?  Johnny Flaming Stunt Man?

 

Hey, says right here, not for blind kids.

[FilthyBeast]

I don't like it....especially in a game where one big play on ST could be the difference and Chiefs are firing on all 3 cylinders right now.

 

But not sure there was any better options out there.

[Dunkirk Donski]

“Laces out Dan”

[EasternOHBillsFan]

  On 1/17/2024 at 4:25 PM, Freddie's Dead said:

 

Mr. Mainway, what about this costume?  Johnny Flaming Stunt Man?

 

Hey, says right here, not for blind kids.

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I just can't... I am going to laugh myself into the hospital 😂 I feel old but damn it's fun 😂

[Blank Stare]

  On 1/17/2024 at 4:24 PM, Buffalo_Stampede said:

And they signed a guy with experience punting in Buffalo’s weather and holding in the weather. Whats the issue? One of his best game of his career was in Buffalo winter, it’s why they signed him in the first place.

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Ok. This is clearly a circular conversation going nowhere, so I’ll get off this merry-go-round. The guy is terrible. Sorry you don’t remember that. 
 

Hoping Sam Martin is ok to go and this is a moot point. 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

  On 1/17/2024 at 4:26 PM, Blank Stare said:

Ok. This is clearly a circular conversation going nowhere, so I’ll get off this merry-go-round. The guy is terrible. Sorry you don’t remember that. 
 

Hoping Sam Martin is ok to go and this is a moot point. 

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Remember what? I know everything there is to know about the Bills over the last 25 years. I know exactly who they signed.

 

The fact you can’t comprehend a FG is more important than a punt is the problem with this conversation.

[Freddie's Dead]

  On 1/17/2024 at 4:26 PM, EasternOHBillsFan said:

 

I just can't... I am going to laugh myself into the hospital 😂 I feel old but damn it's fun 😂

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We have to laugh, or else we'd be cryin'.  If Haack is our punter Sunday, I'm scared shitless that he'll shank one from our own EZ, and KC has a drive start already in FG range.

 

Hey, it's just a bag o' glass, OK?