Bills sign Matt Haack

[dave mcbride]

47 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

He isn't going to boom the bleep out of it. That isn't who he is. He doesn't have a massive leg. But he is an experienced punter who understands the value of hang time, has experience with this crew - in terms of Reid and Tyler - important both for punting and holding, and has played in playoff games. Given where we are he was the best, most sensible, option. If he can get his punts off, not have a block and not leave any crazy short fields that is the best outcome. The risks associated with every other option floated are greater IMO.

https://micahhyde.com/my-story/

 

"In Micah’s junior year, he earned northern Ohio first-team honors as a quarterback, defensive back, and place kicker. In addition, he was named honorable mention as a punter." 

Edited January 17 by dave mcbride

[Buffalo_Stampede]

3 minutes ago, dave mcbride said:

https://micahhyde.com/my-story/

 

"In Micah’s junior year, he earned northern Ohio first-team honors as a quarterback, defensive back, and place kicker. In addition, he was named honorable mention as a punter." 

I believe he’s our emergency everything. Punter, kicker, holder, CB, and QB.

[BigDingus]

Kudos to the posters who called it yesterday in the Ariza thread!

[Dan Darragh]

Matt Haack since Monday night:

[jlgarsh]

Fournette may well be back then if they win. Who knows

[WinterSoldier17]

I agree l, he’s probably the best option that’s out there. I like it.

[Rigotz]

42 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

Giant downgrade

 

I know, they should have targeted one of the several all-pro Punters available in week 18, who also have holding experience with Bass.

[DuckyBoys]

we aren't punting

[Nextmanup]

2 hours 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

For me this is a total non-starter.  He'll do fine.  The game won't come down to this issue, at all.

 

As you point out, his chemistry holding for Bass is way more important than whatever he nets on punts.

 

 

 

 

[YattaOkasan]

2 hours ago, Bigvinny said:

 

If Martin is out for the rest of the playoffs (which feels right), would you consider IR cause we only get 2 PS callups.  With LB and CB depth stretched (WR a bit too) would we wanna save the call ups for those?  If martin is back after a week this doesnt matter.

1 hour ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

I believe he’s our emergency everything. Punter, kicker, holder, CB, and QB.

I hear McD has him as his emergency contact too.

[Drew21PA]

3 hours ago, HappyDays said:

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

So if he can’t go - and the bills get a ring

 

does he not get one because he was out?  Or do the guys on IR get a ring too?

[That's No Moon]

1 minute ago, Drew21PA said:

So if he can’t go - and the bills get a ring

 

does he not get one because he was out?  Or do the guys on IR get a ring too?

Team decides who gets one and who doesn't. I'd guess they'd give him one.

[wppete]

3 hours ago, Bigvinny said:

Yep, he knows how to hold for Bass.

This is the important part. He is a good punter but holding is crucial.

[Irv]

What?  No John Kidd?  

[Drew21PA]

5 minutes ago, That's No Moon said:

Team decides who gets one and who doesn't. I'd guess they'd give him one.

Wasn’t sure if it was like baseball 

[frostbitmic]

To those that called this over Punt God ... well done ... Lets call him a holder because he won't need to punt.

[Beck Water]

3 hours ago, boyst said:

was Haushka now available?

 

Hauschka was a field goal kicker, never punted in the league as far as I know.

[Bangarang]

Let’s just score every drive so he doesn’t have to punt

[Irv]

Paul Maguire still unsigned.  

[Blackbeard]

Best move available.

 

We need a lot of offense and a LOT of JA.  Less punting.