Buffalo Bills, Rian Lindell Agree To Contract Extension, Per Report
by Brian Galliford on Feb 4, 2012 10:49 AM EST
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We've known for months that the Buffalo Bills were making it a priority to re-sign impending free agent kicker Rian Lindell, and according to WGR 550's Joe Buscaglia, the two sides have agreed to the parameters of a new contract. Rodney McKissic of The Buffalo News reports that the deal will pay Lindell about $3 million annually, but that the length of the deal is currently unknown.
Lindell, who turned 35 just a couple of weeks ago, missed half of the 2011 season with a shoulder injury that he suffered while covering a kick in a home game against the New York Jets. Though he could still kick, the team was reticent to activate him lest he do further damage to his shoulder. When replacements Dave Rayner and Brandon Coutu went a combined 10-of-16 on field goal tries in Lindell's absence, the team likely only got more urgent to lock Lindell in for 2012.
In the past week, the Bills have now locked up Lindell and long snapper Garrison Sanborn to (what we believe to be) considerable contract extensions. That puts the special teams focus back on punter Brian Moorman for a while; Moorman, who will turn 36 tomorrow, is entering the final year of his contract.
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Keep ‘em comin’ Buddy.
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When the job is finished no one remembers how long it took, just how well it was performed.
by Buffalo for Eternity on Feb 4, 2012 10:58 AM EST reply actions
buffalo for eternity
Now can we finally start signing some ompact players when they become available….these " nice story signings " are not going to get me a Super Bowl…ie Sanborn, Williams, Lindell, Fitz, Pears
by rexachss on Feb 5, 2012 12:02 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Set em up and knock em down.
"My new cat just farted on my lap. Smells like Bills football." BG.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Feb 4, 2012 11:27 AM EST reply actions
Eh
I know he is good. I just hate his short kickoffs. I thought we could do better. If you watch the Pats kicker, he kicks them out of the end zone all the time. That is a weapon on ST.
I'd rather go out in a blaze of glory, then slowly fade away in the antiquities of time.
Touchbacks
Granted we need better coverage but the short kickoff allows for tackles before the 20 and a chance at a turnover. Touchbacks not so much.
Harooo
Yah we seem to be kicking that way on purpose.
"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 Feb 4, 2012 11:43 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
or accepting that the "shortcomings" don't hinder us.
my bigger concern, is his consistency 40+. Beyond 50, I trust him not at all (statistically, this is by far and away his worst, but then, it is for all kickers). He is MONEY inside 40 yards though.
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
Nobody was able to return anything on Rian, because he angled it to the side of the endzone.
Other teams really were not able to get good returns on Rian, as I remember it, so honestly, I think the kick-offs are no big deal.
That's not true
Our kickoffs were not at the top of the league because they did get decent kickoffs against us.
I'd rather go out in a blaze of glory, then slowly fade away in the antiquities of time.
Coincidence?
Its probably just a coincidence that the Bills are taking care of all the white players that are impending free agents, right?
Pears, Kyle Williams, the long snapper, Lindell, now you’re talking punter- all while our number one receiver is unsigned and recent news is that there’s been no talk between them. Kelsay got a big contract when it wasn’t clear that he even fit our defense. Fred Jackson isn’t getting the money he deserves.
I’m just asking because it feels like a pattern and I don’t want it to be true, but there’s a lot of old white dudes at the top for this team.
No comprendo.
"My new cat just farted on my lap. Smells like Bills football." BG.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Feb 4, 2012 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
Umm.. Doug Whaley is not white. I think he might have something to say about it…
Ron Paul 2012
by BuffaloBlueBlood on Feb 4, 2012 12:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
complete utter tosh
Race has nothing to do with it. They signed those guns because they are lower talented guys with less free agent appeal to other guys than Stevie. The guys who have signed have little negotiating power because of this and became easier to sign.
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by Let's Go Buffalo (UK) on Feb 4, 2012 12:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Really?
You wrote that whole paragraph and that’s supposed to qualify as rational thought? That’s pretty pitiful. We’ve got a bunch of old school racists running our football operation is basically what you’re saying. Maybe that’s why we haven’t been to the playoffs in so long because we have been trying to build contenders with nothing but white guys. You may be on to something there.
by live6453 on Feb 4, 2012 12:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nick Barnett, Shawne Merriman, and George Wilson all got contracts in the last year and are black.
Look at the Bills draft picks and say those are racist…..
by MattRichWarren on Feb 4, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Aw, C'mon Mr MattRichWarren...
…Lighten up a tad mate; you’re obviously over stressed – prob due to pressures at the Rumbling site – and completely missing the nuances and subtle – but overpowering – understatements of the under appreciated Mr.Whatever.
You see, all Mr. Whatever is asking for is…a Black Kicker! That’s what the Beeills have been missing all these years!! How can we all have been so unsightful??
Geeesh.
Also my spies’n’scouts tell me Ralph W is about to announce a $1 mil award to the person who discovers a Black Kicker who (the kicker not the scout) subsequently signs with the Beeills and leads them to the promised land.
Thank you Mr. Whatever and to all a Happy and Joyous Stuper Bowl Sunday!!
by Terroplane on Feb 4, 2012 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Recd--very good !
My only clarification is that Ralph wouldn’t spend a million if someone found him a pink kicker—if you don’t believe me ask Pete Gogolak.
It was Cookie's turn to lead the "easiest exercise" during the Monday practice after a game-- he said-- "we're going to do deep breathing--everybody inhale--dehale "---As told by Jack Kemp at my high school sports banquet circa 1966.
Haha, you’ve got that right.
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When the job is finished no one remembers how long it took, just how well it was performed.
by Buffalo for Eternity on Feb 4, 2012 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
Aaah, yes...the Gogolaks....
…Ralph’s Big Mistake…not also signing Brother “Pinko” Charles, thus being the first pro football owner to corner the market on Pinko Gogolaks! Imagine, back in the day, Van Miller (or was it Bob Healy?) announcing as time (thankfully) expires: “it’s a good snap and Lou Saban places the pigskin perfectly for the thunderous kick…end over end…and the Gogolaks do it again!!!”..the 13 yard field goal means the Beeills trounce arch rival New York Titans (remember when the Beeills were just one of three NY teams?) 3-0!! Aaah, dem were da daze wuzunt dey? Sweet dreams…
Haha
PS—Chuck Healy
It was Cookie's turn to lead the "easiest exercise" during the Monday practice after a game-- he said-- "we're going to do deep breathing--everybody inhale--dehale "---As told by Jack Kemp at my high school sports banquet circa 1966.
coincidence
Absolutely correct! !!!!!
by rexachss on Feb 5, 2012 12:04 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Lee Evans had the largest deal in Bills history.
Way to think though.
"I got no problem with 7-9 coming off of 4-12 as long as I don't buy a couch there, you got to keep moving" - Mike Schoop
Playing devil’s advocate for a moment: I have noticed that the Bills have never had a black Head Coach or starting QB. Perry Fewell was an interim HC, which kinda helps throw the hounds off the scent, but he was there and gone in a flash. I’m not saying I agree with the racist theory, but there is potential evidence.
well if that is/were the case, really...
then that was just another in the long list of mistakes made. Fewell should be our DC now, IMO. that was a huge mistake. BUT….. means nothing, IMO. I don’t see how anyone in this industry could fail to recognize what a significant amount of african-american’s are involved in this sport.
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
wait wait wait
Perry should NOT be our DC. It is funny how we romanticize players and coaches. Perry had a very good STATISTICAL defense, however, I remember a game they played against the Ravens. Lewis said (at the time, both defenses were in the top tier) that the Bills were pretenders on defense because they had good stats, but, could not be counted on for the big stop. Sure enough, in a close game with them, their defense made big stops, ours didn’t and we ended up losing that game. All the commentators did was talk about that for the whole game. I’d rather have a defense that might not be as good stat wise, but, makes big stops (or turnovers) rather then the stat defense.
I'd rather go out in a blaze of glory, then slowly fade away in the antiquities of time.
so because of one game, he shouldn't be our coach?
you do understand he is coaching in the biggest football game… IN THE WORLD, right? I will just plain disagree with you there. his defenses played fast, and understood concepts, far better than anything i have seen fielded in the last 2 years. I could care less about color commentary.
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
No, it is based on
How he played the defense here in Buffalo during his time. There are defenses that are good, and there are defenses that are GOOD. There is no way to prove that now, is there? But, according to people like Lewis, the D he ran was soft when it counted most.
I'd rather go out in a blaze of glory, then slowly fade away in the antiquities of time.
looked to be a pretty effective coach tonight. I am just saying.
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
by ThaRealTruth on Feb 6, 2012 12:53 AM EST up reply actions
There is no way to prove that now, is there?
I mean, the Giants played some pretty GOOD defense, not just “good” right? So… seems like there is some proof. At least in my eyes.
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
by ThaRealTruth on Feb 6, 2012 12:54 AM EST up reply actions
How many teams have had a black head coach? It’s not a lot.
by MattRichWarren on Feb 6, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
Uggghh......
On my good news meter, this clearly ranks lower than the hiring pete metsalars.
We still have no idea of how he would do in a big-time game…..
Feeling awfully doubtful about my Bills today……
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Just as long as they still bring in real competition for him in camp.
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Paying him as a top 5 kicker at age 35....
When he’s been routinely finishing in the bottom half of the NFL in accuracy every year and struggles over 40 yards just doesn’t make a ton sense to me. An average of $3M a year for an average kicker just doesn’t make a whole lot of sense considering every other factor surrounding this team. But this is what we need to expect from the Bills…
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
exactly
those are my thoughts entirely. ESPECIALLY:
this is what we need to expect from the;)Billsthe buncha bleepin amateurs…
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
he doesnt finish in the bottom half of the NFL in accuracy....
and he is money from within 40, and can make the long ones too.
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