Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 58 minutes ago, eball said: All of his kicks the past two weeks have been dead straight. He was quoted as saying he treats a 30-yard kick just like a 50-yard kick so I think this bodes well for the rest of the season. it’s tough for me to judge Bass since basically myself and my entire family go into the next room during all his kicks. I can’t handle the stress. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 1 minute ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: it’s tough for me to judge Bass since basically myself and my entire family go into the next room during all his kicks. I can’t handle the stress. But how does it sound?!?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxum Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 33 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: it’s tough for me to judge Bass since basically myself and my entire family go into the next room during all his kicks. I can’t handle the stress. He is doing his job driving the bad luck out of view screens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 2 hours ago, GoBills808 said: when he ends up costing them in a big spot they will have nobody to blame but themselves And who are they going to sign that's any better. From what I read it sounded like the guy they just cut was not better than Bass. Between the cost of cutting him and not likely finding anyone better, doubtful they will do anything unless things really get worse. But is there anyone to sign that promises to be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 2 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: And who are they going to sign that's any better. From what I read it sounded like the guy they just cut was not better than Bass. Between the cost of cutting him and not likely finding anyone better, doubtful they will do anything unless things really get worse. But is there anyone to sign that promises to be better? Maybe they can make a trade for Dustin Hopkins. It would be a full circle moment, and the Browns don't need him. The problem is the cap hit cutting Bass and taking on Hopkins 5M+ AAV salary... unless there's a way of adding draft capital to the deal in exchange for Cleveland swapping kickers, in which case it's about a million per year difference in contracts. Someone with an understanding of the cap and more time to sort out the contract details may have a better idea if it's actually plausible. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finn Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 4 hours ago, NickelCity said: Hope they add another kicker to the practice squad. Pressure/competition certainly seem to help him these past two weeks... A good guess. Could also be that he gave up feeling guilty and got pissed off, not necessarily at the team's bringing in another kicker but at the universe in general. In my experience, a "screw it" attitude can straighten out a lot of psychological hang ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 28 minutes ago, transient said: Maybe they can make a trade for Dustin Hopkins. It would be a full circle moment, and the Browns don't need him. The problem is the cap hit cutting Bass and taking on Hopkins 5M+ AAV salary... unless there's a way of adding draft capital to the deal in exchange for Cleveland swapping kickers, in which case it's about a million per year difference in contracts. Someone with an understanding of the cap and more time to sort out the contract details may have a better idea if it's actually plausible. That scenario isn’t worth anyone’s time to sort out. 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 1 hour ago, transient said: Maybe they can make a trade for Dustin Hopkins. It would be a full circle moment, and the Browns don't need him. The problem is the cap hit cutting Bass and taking on Hopkins 5M+ AAV salary... unless there's a way of adding draft capital to the deal in exchange for Cleveland swapping kickers, in which case it's about a million per year difference in contracts. Someone with an understanding of the cap and more time to sort out the contract details may have a better idea if it's actually plausible. I'll give them a 4th if they're willing to swap kickers and include ZaDarius Smith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st pete gogolak Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 This isn’t really serious but if you’re going to go after a kicker why not go for the guy who kicks 60 yarders like they are extra points - Brandon Autry. Say Cowboys drop another game before the deadline. What could entice them to actually deal an All-Pro kicker? Bass and a third? Can’t go higher than that. Lower I can’t see them very interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 31 Share Posted October 31 2 hours ago, transient said: Maybe they can make a trade for Dustin Hopkins. It would be a full circle moment, and the Browns don't need him. The problem is the cap hit cutting Bass and taking on Hopkins 5M+ AAV salary... unless there's a way of adding draft capital to the deal in exchange for Cleveland swapping kickers, in which case it's about a million per year difference in contracts. Someone with an understanding of the cap and more time to sort out the contract details may have a better idea if it's actually plausible. crazy to me that Dustin Hopkins has had such a great career. I know he was injured for us a bit, but I think most here thought he would bust out. goes to show you that it takes a few years and change of scenery for a lot of kickers to stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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coloradobillsfan Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 Basshole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 Just now, coloradobillsfan said: Basshole It was a really bad hold, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauleeeWalnuts Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 So they release his competition from the PS and Bass is being Bass again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokinES3 Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 It was, honestly, a bad hold... he's been good recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER DOT COM Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 Cut Von while you’re at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 5 minutes ago, boyst said: It was a really bad hold, though. I’ll continue to echo - the only defense of bass would be making a move at STC. at some point the unit has too many issues 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistofFate Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 I'm sick of so many people defending Bass. The guy is horrible anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 He just can't be counted on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 On 10/31/2024 at 6:34 PM, Miyagi-Do Karate said: crazy to me that Dustin Hopkins has had such a great career. I know he was injured for us a bit, but I think most here thought he would bust out. goes to show you that it takes a few years and change of scenery for a lot of kickers to stick. To be fair he's been up and down. Browns are what his fourth or fifth team? 3 minutes ago, TwistofFate said: I'm sick of so many people defending Bass. The guy is horrible anymore. Who is defending him? If not for his contract he would have been gone weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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