Brandon McManus reinstated - Bass replacement?

[Buffalo_Stampede]

 

[Roundybout]

 

 

I’ve been defensive of Bass so far, but I think he’s mentally shot. Missing kicks like last night’a 48-yarder that badly is pretty unfixable. 
 

 

McManus was excellent with Denver and was looking good with Jacksonville until he was accused of sexual assault. I think we should give him a look.

[DCofNC]

About the equivalent of Bass, though his short range stuff is good.  I’m not sure how much more choice there is going to be with Bass, he’s cooked.

[SCBills]

Is this how the universe repays us for Matt Araiza?

[Cray51]

Bills need to bring him in for a workout.  Guy kicked for years in Denver, and understands windy/cold conditions.  

[NoHuddleKelly12]

For any ex kickers out there, would it help Bass more to feel pressure or to keep the status quo? 

[Blackbeard]

I would think he'll be in asap for a look

[MJS]

If they bring him in and cut Bass, we'll be paying for two kickers this year and next.

[Buffalo_Stampede]

9 minutes ago, Cray51 said:

Bills need to bring him in for a workout.  Guy kicked for years in Denver, and understands windy/cold conditions.  

Biggest thing the Bills will look at is his relationship with holder Sam Martin.

[machine gun kelly]

10 minutes ago, Cray51 said:

Bills need to bring him in for a workout.  Guy kicked for years in Denver, and understands windy/cold conditions.  

I was going to write the same.  A tryout hurts no one, and if worthy, a PS spot.  All teams have their main guy, but he would probably be a good in the wings option.

[zow2]

Wasn't McManus most recently signed by Washington?  but I'm not sure if he ever kicked in preseason.

[Doc Brown]

Just another JAG.  I hate wasting practice squad spots on kickers but Bass's inconsistencies should force their hand.

[TheWeatherMan]

6 minutes ago, MJS said:

If they bring him in and cut Bass, we'll be paying for two kickers this year and next.

We’re paying -3 points every game Bass plays 

[Irv]

Two Words:    Chad Ochocinco Johnson

 

 

[Matt_In_NH]

His career FG% is 81%, Bass is 84%.  Maybe Bass is trending low but McManus will miss some too.

[zow2]

It was strange last night in warmups as I was watching Bass and Tucker warm up towards the same direction (the direction Bass made his FG).   Bass was making kicks from midfield, which is a 60 yarder with no rush.  Tucker was actually short on a couple from the same distance. Clearly Bass' leg is not weak,  his mechanics and mental makeup are weak at the moment.

[Bangarang]

We are stuck with him I would imagine. Cutting Bass adds over 3 mill in dead cap money for next year. 

[Westside]

4 minutes ago, zow2 said:

It was strange last night in warmups as I was watching Bass and Tucker warm up towards the same direction (the direction Bass made his FG).   Bass was making kicks from midfield, which is a 60 yarder with no rush.  Tucker was actually short on a couple from the same distance. Clearly Bass' leg is not weak,  his mechanics and mental makeup are weak at the moment.

His mental state seems to be the same as the teams mental state when they have to play a good team. So much for our drafting character guys. 

[uticaclub]

Bass hasn't looked like a professional kicker for almost a full year now, he started trending down at the end of last season. If you regularly attend a Bills bar, none of the regulars were surprised when he missed against KC. Yes, he might get his ***** together and be reliable on another team in the future.

[BullBuchanan]

Nah. We already had one predator in our teams group we had to ditch, don't need another. He's also considerably worse than Bass.

Edited September 30 by BullBuchanan