Rich Stadium Original Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 NFL Network showing a replay of Chief-Bills playoff game and got me thinking again about Bass' performance. Throuout most of his career he was nicknamed "Bass-O-Matic", but in this game he not only missed the field goal at the end of the game with a wicked slice, he barely made 2 extra points with the same slice (worse than my driver-- and that's bad) Has anyone done a deep dive on why the downturn? I'm curious if there was a hold issue, technique issue, or injury issue. Has to be more than a mis-hit with three of them in one game. At least so far, the Bills don't seem too concerned as they haven't announced anyone they are bringing in for a tryout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I think they could see how he is doing in camp. It is pretty easy to bring in another kicker. Kickers do the exact same thing everywhere. They don't need to learn a system. They only need to get on the same page with the holder, which they can do quickly with reps. So, if Bass is struggling, they can bring someone new in at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Firebaugh Kid Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Hate to go all Finkle on ya, but maybe it was the holder? Maybe that's part of why Mitch is back? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 There had to be an injury we don't know about to go from nailing 55+ yarders to punting instead of attempting 49 yarders. 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 If we have to let our punting game suffer because our 5-million-dollar kicker needs a special holder for his kicks, its time to find a new kicker. I have very little patience for a highly paid guy not doing the one thing a team asks him to do well. 10 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweats Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Kickers are a funny breed.....they could miss an easy chip shot and then it weighs on them all game long, to the point where you see them shanking to the left and right trying to over-compensate for issues that are all in their minds to begin with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I'm still not concerned about Bass. Let's see how he does this season, then go from there. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Almighty Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 1 minute ago, Mark Vader said: I'm still not concerned about Bass. Let's see how he does this season, then go from there. I wouldn't get concerned until he misses in a big game that costs the team the game. Until then no concerns. 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Thought Beane would at least use one of the 7th rounders on a PK rather than hope for the best with Bass. When kickers hit the wall it’s usually for real. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 All I know is he has this season to redeem himself or he's gone. 82% is not going to cut it. 40% in the playoffs gets you fired. 2 minutes ago, Starr Almighty said: I wouldn't get concerned until he misses in a big game that costs the team the game. Until then no concerns. Yeah, let's wait till he misses a playoff game winning kick against the Chiefs before we do anything. Great strategy 🙄 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Bass has a natural fade. it’s probably just like in golf. Just a little mechanical issue (eg, coming over the top), and that fade turns to a slice. also like in golf, probably just a few slight tweaks and he will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krf139 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 The Bills regime likes to act like the missed kick never happened - just like they do with 13 seconds. Luckily for them, the local complicit media allows them to do this 4 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 33 minutes ago, 947 said: There had to be an injury we don't know about to go from nailing 55+ yarders to punting instead of attempting 49 yarders. And that's another problem. How can we justify keeping a kicker that your HC has no faith in beyond 49 yards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 8 minutes ago, Starr Almighty said: I wouldn't get concerned until he misses in a big game that costs the team the game. Until then no concerns. I would be too, which is why I am not in panic mode over Bass. A number of fans actually believe we lost the Chiefs playoff game because of Bass. They obviously did not watch that game. 8 minutes ago, Charles Romes said: Thought Beane would at least use one of the 7th rounders on a PK rather than hope for the best with Bass. When kickers hit the wall it’s usually for real. Has Bass really hit the wall? After one unspectacular season? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) Don’t mess with kicker. Bass will get the year due to contract alone. If he struggles this year then they bring in competition next year. Edited May 9 by Buffalo_Stampede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda Triangle Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 55 minutes ago, Rich Stadium Original said: NFL Network showing a replay of Chief-Bills playoff game and got me thinking again about Bass' performance. Throuout most of his career he was nicknamed "Bass-O-Matic", but in this game he not only missed the field goal at the end of the game with a wicked slice, he barely made 2 extra points with the same slice (worse than my driver-- and that's bad) Has anyone done a deep dive on why the downturn? I'm curious if there was a hold issue, technique issue, or injury issue. Has to be more than a mis-hit with three of them in one game. At least so far, the Bills don't seem too concerned as they haven't announced anyone they are bringing in for a tryout. He also shanked a <30 yarder just the week before against Pittsburgh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeFrommStateFarm Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 15 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Bass has a natural fade. it’s probably just like in golf. Just a little mechanical issue (eg, coming over the top), and that fade turns to a slice. also like in golf, probably just a few slight tweaks and he will be fine. I was going to bring up the golfing analogy as well. He's developed a hook that can be worked out in TC. But it's very difficult to work out while you're playing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Tutens curse. We lost with him punting. Bass married his daughter. We lost to the chiefs. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 love how it's always "the holder" lol... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 11 minutes ago, JakeFrommStateFarm said: I was going to bring up the golfing analogy as well. He's developed a hook that can be worked out in TC. But it's very difficult to work out while you're playing exactly! A little off season will clean it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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