Buffalo Bills Week 9 Game Ball: P Brian Moorman
by Brian Galliford on Nov 7, 2011 1:30 PM EST
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PrintOften times, fans of a losing team will mockingly give out a game ball to that team's punter after a loss. Even though the Buffalo Bills fell convincingly 27-11 to the New York Jets yesterday, Brian Moorman may have been eligible for this award even if the Bills had won.
On the first play of the second half, Rian Lindell was forced to tackle Jets kick returner Joe McKnight after Buffalo's kick coverage units let McKnight rip off a huge return to open the half. Lindell injured his shoulder on the play, and was only available to kick a short, 24-yard field goal in the second half.
In addition to his typical punting duties (two of four punts pinned inside the 20 and a 47.5-yard average), therefore, Moorman was forced to handle kicking duties. He did not get to kick for points, but had one nice kickoff into the end zone and put in a game effort on an onside kick late in the game that was nearly recovered by Buffalo.
Moorman is having a resurgent season after a so-so 2010 campaign. Though he's still not the player he once was, he was arguably the Bills' best - and most versatile - performer yesterday.
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Lindell should get the assist.
He completely outran both coverage teams en route to making that TD saving tackle. He made Brad Smith look like he was standing still as he passed him.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 7, 2011 1:40 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
anyone know Lindell's status?
We can’t afford to lose him for any lengthy period.
That is why every team calls in a kicker during training camp. Least you know one guy’s abilities thats out there.
"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus
by matthew62 on Nov 7, 2011 2:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
out for at least a week
They are going to work ok some guys so I sounds pretty like it my be even longer than that.
Rumours circulating again that Kyle Williams is going on ir.
We’ve dropped wheatley the cb in order Jo call up caussin the te from the practice squad.
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by Let's Go Buffalo (UK) on Nov 7, 2011 5:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
predictive text
Sorry for the spelling.
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by Let's Go Buffalo (UK) on Nov 7, 2011 5:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
ahhh – we’re back to Moorman getting game balls. This is the Bills team I’ve grown accustom to.
by J2 on Nov 7, 2011 2:07 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
Was just going to post the exact same thing
Haha
I hope we don’t see that again for a really long time
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Carrington has quietly made strides over the past two seasons. I feel he will be an asset for the team for the next few years.
by PineWoodsBillsFan on Nov 7, 2011 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
Let Moorman kickoff all the time please.
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Moorman’s only problem this year he tends to punt it way to far. Usually not a problem with a old punter.
"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus
by matthew62 on Nov 7, 2011 2:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think he injected his leg with some horse muscle. The guy is gonna break jerry’s big screen on sunday
"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus
by matthew62 on Nov 7, 2011 2:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Awesome onsides kick.
And that 66 yard boom of a punt was great.
Fitz = M(C)²
"Lets Go Buff! a! lo!"
great onsides kick – definitely thought Florence had it too – what’s going on with him? He got abused yesterday as well…
by JustAskTheAxis on Nov 7, 2011 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
We couldnt stop the slants.
Holmes and Plax were open on slants all day. Flo and Mcgee had no chance at that. Florence should never be thrown around by Holmes like he was. I was disappointed in 29 yesterday. And McGee had a tough task in covering Plax.
Fitz = M(C)²
"Lets Go Buff! a! lo!"
Outside of linemen most will try to pick it up and run. Thats what I saw.
"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus
by matthew62 on Nov 7, 2011 3:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Completely forgot about the onsides kick
that was as awesome as an non-recovered onsides kick could be
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by CircleTheWagonsTees on Nov 8, 2011 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
Is anyone else furious that Leodis Mckelvin is still on the team?
how many times do i have to watch this clown blow a game? He doesn’t possess the mental capacity for professional football. If anyone is a bust it’s Leodis, I saw maybin chasing fitz all over the field and he didn’t have any 50 yrd (td) penalties called on him.
I would be if the Bills have a better option......but you are right, McKelvin is a bust and I doubt he makes the team next year.
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
To be fair, a few of those PI calls were absolute fabrications. Ed Hochuli’s crew is one of the worst officiating outfits in all of pro sports.
Ultimately, I don’t think it really would have changed the outcome of the game, but it should still be noted.
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Bad news Bills fans, argh!!
Kyle Williams is apparently out for the season, and Rian Lindell is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks according this news blurb from the Buffalo News.
Brian Moorman may have to do some double duty until they get a temporary replacement in here.
Michael
so what is the expected recovery for "bone spurs" that affect the achilies tendon?
Will Williams suffer any long lasting effects from this?
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
Well, he is a 2-time All-Pro punter
Seems like a good choice to me! He’s about the only thing that consistently went right for us.
This season has been boom or bust, and this game was no exception. It’s just that it was mostly “bust” and very little “boom”.
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