Preston emerges in long snap judgment

[The_Philster]

The Buffalo Bills have some competition at an unexpected spot on the roster - long snapper.

Rookie center Duke Preston handled the snapping duties for all of the first half and part of the third quarter in Friday's 16-12 loss to the Chicago Bears. He represents a challenge to Jon Dorenbos, who has served as the Bills' long snapper the past two seasons. http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial...28/1011255.asp

[The_Philster]

quote for the Lindell Bashers to put on their crow

However, his snap on the Bills' extra-point attempt in the first quarter was off the mark, and Rian Lindell missed the try. "It was wide," Preston said. "I probably threw off the timing. I take it upon myself as a mistake. You can't have that because that costs us points."

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Preston emerges in long snap judgment

He also had a bad snap against Green Bay and one of his punt snaps to Baker was low. His speed is better than Neufeld's (But still not as good as Dorenbos').

I would rather have guy who does it right as a good LS is very underrated.

[Canadian'eh!]

Re: Preston emerges in long snap judgment

I know i'm biased, but i really like Dorenbos and with everything he's been through I'd hate to see him cut, even though it would be nice to have a LS that can also do other things. Regardless, I hope Jon still gets a spot on the roster.

[The_Philster]

Re: Preston emerges in long snap judgment

Preston having 2 bad snaps in 3 preseason games means Dorenbos' spot is safe

[casdhf]

Re: Preston emerges in long snap judgment

JD is an elite long-snapper. There is not a better one in the league. But, who really gives two *****s?

[AndreReed83]

Re: Preston emerges in long snap judgment

Preston's snaps are costing the Bills field position and points AND he was drafted to possibly be groomed as the starting center. It would be a stupid move to replace JD with Preston.

Seeing how we have a young QB and an O-line that has trouble in the redzone, let's keep the surefire guy in there and not risk missing some points.