Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

[ghz in pittsburgh]

http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/09/rex_ryan_upset_with_bills_kicker_dan_carpenter_says_team_will_explore_other_opti.html

And for that matter, the Bills, too. The last thing you need is a missed field goal for a defense oriented team.

But really who is out there. The Steelers has gone on their 3rd one now due to injury.

[Forward_Lateral]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

I think Dan will be fine. But if he misses a few to start the season, I'd bet he's gone.

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

Didn't Ryan fire this guy once before?

[swiper]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

Carpenter will be the guy.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

Still not so sure. History says if Rex is really mad, changes are made ...

There are a few teams having two kickers right now. Saints, Dolphins, Bengals, Giants, etc. Someone will be available after the last round of cuts.

The thing is Jordan Gay might be a collateral casualty should the Bills decide to go for a guy who's doing both.

[swiper]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

Radio hosts in NYC talking about the Jets a couple a days ago all agreed they were glad that "the Rex circus is outta here now...."

[DraftBoy]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

Not a huge shock, he was cut in Miami for inconsistency before he came here. Him finding his groove has been nice but it shouldn't surprise anybody that he would potentially struggle again.

[swiper]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

Gotta wonder if he's trying to pull an "Orton" and taking the money and running. I'm sure the Steelers and a few others would welcome him.

[Meathead]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

hes never really gotten over losing karen

[Mr. Miyagi]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

Great. We have barely gotten over the instability at QB and now all we need is a kicker problem.

[swiper]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

Great. We have barely gotten over the instability at QB and now all we need is a kicker problem.

LOL. We got over that?

[Night Train]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

Kickers are a strange lot. They can get hot for a long run then suddenly just lose it. Then it becomes a mental issue they fight to overcome.

Never knew how he got hurt in the 1st place but he lives by his leg and if it's still hurt, he's on the bubble. 3 missed FG's and a missed XP makes any coach squirm.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

LOL. We got over that?

Barely. At least we have one named and an actual direction.

[Mr. Pink]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

Both Carpenter and Gay should be cut. Scour the waiver wire and bring in someone who does both.

They'll be kickers available.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Re: Wow, Carpenter may be in serious trouble here

Kickers are a strange lot. They can get hot for a long run then suddenly just lose it. Then it becomes a mental issue they fight to overcome.

Agreed. Many sure thing kickers suddenly dropped off the face of the Earth. See Mike Vanderjagt and Jeff Reed.