Cut Bass already

[Just in Atlanta]

So he misses a few field goals and extra points every now and then.

 

Nobody’s perfect.

Edited October 15, 2024 by Just in Atlanta

[Evansfan322]

How many 50+ yarders is this guy asked to hit? Make an extra point and hit under 50. You can do that Tyler…right? 

[0017]

  On 10/15/2024 at 11:07 PM, Big Blitz said:

McManus to Green Bay

 

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Dang it! I was really hoping we could get him! 

[TheyCallMeAndy]

  On 10/16/2024 at 12:35 AM, 0017 said:

Dang it! I was really hoping we could get him! 

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He’s the same guy as Bass TBH. 

[Freddie's Dead]

  On 10/15/2024 at 4:43 PM, GoBills808 said:

He has never proven to be anything other than mediocre

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That is incorrect.  He was excellent during 2020-2022.  He holds the Bills scoring record.  Yes, he's fallen off a cliff and needs to go if we can find a better option.  No need to make ***** up.

  On 10/15/2024 at 5:35 PM, KellyToTasker said:

Take 13 seconds for example. Do you believe Bass makes the kick that Butker made to send it to OT? Bass may have numbers that suggest he is able to make a kick, but zero confidence he’ll make a gotta have it kick. He’s destined to be Scott Norwood in the SB. They’re in a tough spot and probably stuck with him, for now. Hoping it finds his way, we need him too. 

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In 2022?  Abso*****in'lutely.

[Freddie's Dead]

  On 10/15/2024 at 5:57 PM, somnus00 said:

He looks dejected. I think the team already gave him the "bar of soap in a sock" treatment during training camp.

 

*Full Metal Jacket reference. If you know, you know. 

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McDummy better not ask him "What is your major malfunction, numbnuts?".....

[DapperCam]

I have the solution:
- Go for the 2 point conversion every time.
- Go for it on 4th down if we cross the 50 yard line (yes, even 4th and 15). Punt if we haven't crossed the 50 yard line.

Hopefully Bass can handle kickoff duty. Maybe Martin can give that a try?

[Freddie's Dead]

  On 10/15/2024 at 6:25 PM, What a Tuel said:

 

It isnt, statistically that year he was basically the same in FG % and better in XP % than Butker which was the assertion. 

 

Now you shift to "overall" post season stats that includes his rookie season. 

 

Postseason Stats:

2020 - 7-9 FG (77%) 5-6 XP (83%) (Rookie)

2021 - 0-0 FG (NA) 9-11 XP (81%)

2022 - 3-3 FG (100%) 5-5 XP (100%)

2023 - 2-5 FG* (40%) 7-7 XP (100%)

*Blocked FG

 

Yeah he had a rough time last postseason and missed 2 field goals and 1 blocked. I dont think anyone disagrees that he needs to do better. But then the year before that he was 100% in both FG and XP in the post season. So clearly he can do it.

 

Lets just be happy about Cooper and lay off Bass

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Stop confusing me with statistics!  Bass was never any good, I don't care that he broke Steve Christie's scoring record, he's sucked since he got here!  

Edited October 16, 2024 by Freddie's Dead

[TwistofFate]

  On 10/15/2024 at 4:21 PM, Big Turk said:

Can't.  Will cost 7.3 million in Dead Cap that we already don't have plus paying his replacement on top of that. People really should understand where the Bills are against the cap and the ramifications before posting wild ideas about cutting everyone and trading for everyone.

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We could bring in a undrafted rookie kicker for virtually nothing. 

 

Bass is a liability, I've been saying it since last season. 

 

He's damaged goods. 

[bmur66]

What's Bass's deal? Does he have a girlfriend? Does he need to catch some salmon? Does he have any friends? Somebody help this guy out. He is our best option now and he needs to get his mojo back!

[TwistofFate]

  On 10/15/2024 at 11:54 PM, Just in Atlanta said:

So he misses a few field goals and extra points every now and then.

 

Nobody’s perfect.

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My guy, he's statistically one of the worst kickers in the league dating back to last year. 

 

Do you not remember his playoff misses? 

[Saint Doug]

  On 10/16/2024 at 12:35 AM, 0017 said:

Dang it! I was really hoping we could get him! 

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But, who’s he replacing? And is the GB guy better than Bass?

 

Edit: Nevermind. That dude (Narveson) is worse than Bass. 

Edited October 16, 2024 by Saint Doug

[Rock'em Sock'em]

  On 10/15/2024 at 5:04 PM, turbo044 said:

Just as bad as the missed kicks were, was his last kickoff with 3 minutes left.  He kicked off from the 50 (NYJ personal foul on previous play) and presumably the Bills wanted him to kick it to the 5 yard line or so, so they could pin them back deep.  He kicked it 5 yards into the end zone.  Bass was holding his head in disgust and Mcdermott was screaming at him (could see this in the stadium).

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There is no real advantage to kick a high ball to the 5.  The kick coverage still starts at the 40 yard line and they need to wait for the ball to bounce or be caught regardless of where it's kicked from. So perhaps try a lower kick that bounces in the landing zone.  It's a shorter kick so it's likely easier to execute.

[GoBills808]

  On 10/16/2024 at 12:41 AM, Freddie's Dead said:

 

That is incorrect.  He was excellent during 2020-2022.  He holds the Bills scoring record.  Yes, he's fallen off a cliff and needs to go if we can find a better option.  No need to make ***** up.

 

In 2022?  Abso*****in'lutely.

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19th in FG% in 2020

 

15th in 2021

 

11th or so in 2022

 

That's objectively mediocre

[FireChans]

  On 10/16/2024 at 12:41 AM, Freddie's Dead said:

That is incorrect.  He was excellent during 2020-2022.  He holds the Bills scoring record.  Yes, he's fallen off a cliff and needs to go if we can find a better option.  No need to make ***** up

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This is not true. He had a stretch where he was very good in-between 21-22 but has never by higher than 10th ever in FG%. He also has been horrific in the playoffs forever.
 

He’s a 70% FG kicker in the postseason. That’s unforgivable. 
 

And he has a terrible NICKNAME!

[Rockpile233]

If I have to hold my breath on extra points the kicker needs to be replaced. That’s where we are.

[JoPoy88]

  On 10/15/2024 at 4:33 PM, Brianmoorman4jesus said:

It’s inexcusable to have him on the roster beyond yesterday. People thinking there’s nobody better. The guy absolutely sucks. He’s missed 2 kicks that were the 2 worst kicks I have ever seen a professional kick. It’s not sound logic to act like nobody can be better. Yes they absolutely can be. He’s not capable enough of kicking in the NFL right now and it’s going to cost us games. You can not rely on him. Flat out. That’s it. There’s no grey area. There’s no sensible argument to keep him.

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Name someone better and available then.

[Peace Frog]

  On 10/15/2024 at 4:37 PM, ChevyVanMiller said:

I wonder if they've considered a sports psychologist? He has proven in the past to have the leg necessary to be a top-flight NFL kicker. The current problems seem to be between the ears.

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[JoPoy88]

  On 10/15/2024 at 7:51 PM, Brianmoorman4jesus said:

McManus is better. That’s 5 sec of thought. If I look hard enough I can prob find 5 guys better. You also can trade for a guy 

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lol. Even kicking in the thin air in Denver almost his entire career, he’s still not better than Bass. He also appears to be a scumbag.

[KellyToTasker]

  On 10/16/2024 at 12:41 AM, Freddie's Dead said:

 

That is incorrect.  He was excellent during 2020-2022.  He holds the Bills scoring record.  Yes, he's fallen off a cliff and needs to go if we can find a better option.  No need to make ***** up.

 

In 2022?  Abso*****in'lutely.

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Nobody is saying in 2022, we’re talking now. I don’t care if he could make it then, I care about the present. He had a chance this past January, whiffed big time.