Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 to cut a pretty solid long snapper just days before the opener? I can see the first game's punts and extra points being nailbiters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 to cut a pretty solid long snapper just days before the opener? I can see the first game's punts and extra points being nailbiters. 431710[/snapback] Think positive Joe!!! Just kidding. They wouldn't have picked him up if they didn't like him, and MM and TD know the guy. Not to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaz Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 That's quite sad. Who will entertain all the young players in the locker room with card tricks now? Good luck to Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 why the hand-wringing over this move? entertainment in the locker room aside, what's the big loss if schneck can LS for both punts and kicks? do different NFL teams have the punter/kicker positioned at different distances from the LOS? i don't think so. schneck is regarded as an excellent LS'er. c'mon, JSP...you're better than this, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 to cut a pretty solid long snapper just days before the opener? I can see the first game's punts and extra points being nailbiters. Schneck was considered one of the best LS'ers in the NFL. And apparently Dorenbos wasn't consistent enough for the Bills, which is the reason why they had Duke Preston LS'ing (and who will probably be the LS'er next year, saving a roster spot). It's too bad because of JD's story and all, but there was a reason for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Extra points and FG's are already nailbiters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Have to wonder if it's possible some of Lindells problems aren't the snapping. Getting back quickly enough or in right location for the holder to get it down quickly. Maybe Dorenbos was a liability there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Have to wonder if it's possible some of Lindells problems aren't the snapping. Getting back quickly enough or in right location for the holder to get it down quickly. Maybe Dorenbos was a liability there. 431742[/snapback] good god...it if ends up being that simple, i'm a little perturbed that they didn't straighten it out before now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 good god...it if ends up being that simple, i'm a little perturbed that they didn't straighten it out before now. 431750[/snapback] Not saying that is the case. But I have heard of it with other kickers. Typically it is a prblem with the ball not getting back quick enough and the kicker having to adjust and hurry his step to compensate after the ball is down. It is a possibility and maybe the Bills didn't have another choice until this guy from Pittsburgh became available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 good god...it if ends up being that simple, i'm a little perturbed that they didn't straighten it out before now. 431750[/snapback] If it's that simple, I'm pretty frickin' relieved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I'm not so sure it is that simple i have read in the past that the Bills though Dorenbos had really good velocity on his snaps - particularly for punting. moorman has praised him many a time Also - Dorenbos didn't LS for placekicks, Teague does - so if Schneck can take the load off there its good - but don't forget the LS on PAT and FGs has to do some blocking too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Not saying that is the case. But I have heard of it with other kickers. Typically it is a prblem with the ball not getting back quick enough and the kicker having to adjust and hurry his step to compensate after the ball is down. It is a possibility and maybe the Bills didn't have another choice until this guy from Pittsburgh became available. 431757[/snapback] i suppose. does anybody know if the bills are really bringing in todd france for a tryout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 They have three days (four if you count Saturday) to practice. He'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 i suppose. does anybody know if the bills are really bringing in todd france for a tryout? 431784[/snapback] Todd France worked out for the Bills on Monday. That was on the local news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Todd France worked out for the Bills on Monday. That was on the local news. 431789[/snapback] i would guess that if something is done, we'll hear about it today or tomorrow. man, the thought of going into the season w/ lindell is a scary one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I'm not so sure it is that simple i have read in the past that the Bills though Dorenbos had really good velocity on his snaps - particularly for punting. moorman has praised him many a time Also - Dorenbos didn't LS for placekicks, Teague does - so if Schneck can take the load off there its good - but don't forget the LS on PAT and FGs has to do some blocking too JD's velocity was fine...it was his placement that was apparently the problem. And since he was only the LS'er on punts, he's WAY too much of a specialist. You want a guy who can do both, and do both well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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