1 day ago
The Buffalo Bills used multiple kickers last season thanks to a variety of injuries at the position. For the majority of the season, it was veteran Matt Prater handling the duties, and the 41-year old was fantastic. He hit on 90% of his tries during the regular season, nailing 18-of-20 field goals over the course of 15 games. He did miss time thanks to a quad injury, but he returned in time for the postseason. Prater made all five of his field goal tries and all six of his extra points.
Michael Badgley also kicked in two games for the Bills, and while he made his only field goal try, it was his PAT misses that led to his dismissal. Even running back Ray Davis had a go, as he made an extra ppoint during the preseason and attempted an onside kick during the regular season.
It's unlikely that any of the aforementioned players will attempt a kick for Buffalo this season, as the man whom the team expected to handle the kicking last year is now back and available. In today's installment of our "91 players in 91 days" series, we discuss the only kicker on Buffalo's current roster.
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Name:Tyler Bass
Number: 16
#prater #thanks #tries
Michael Badgley also kicked in two games for the Bills, and while he made his only field goal try, it was his PAT misses that led to his dismissal. Even running back Ray Davis had a go, as he made an extra ppoint during the preseason and attempted an onside kick during the regular season.
It's unlikely that any of the aforementioned players will attempt a kick for Buffalo this season, as the man whom the team expected to handle the kicking last year is now back and available. In today's installment of our "91 players in 91 days" series, we discuss the only kicker on Buffalo's current roster.
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Name:Tyler Bass
Number: 16
#prater #thanks #tries
18 days ago
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) - Illinois football will need guys to step up on the defensive line in 2026.
The Illini saw a flood of departures after the 2025 season, via both graduation and the transfer portal. Gabe Jacas, arguably Illinois' best player on defense in 2025, graduated, and was drafted by the New England Patriots. James Thompson and Leon Lowery, both tied for second on the team in sacks on the year, graduated as well. Tomiwa Durojaiye also contributed up front for Illinois, and he transferred to South Carolina.
Illinois lost young talent to the portal in Angelo McCullum and Eli Coenen, too.
Who could make noise in opposing backfields in 2026?
Illini head coach Bret Bielema offered up three potential starters when talking with reporters at Big Ten Football Media Days in late July. He says Joe Barna, Pat Farrell and Darrell Prater are likely to see lots of snaps in 2026.
#Football #england
The Illini saw a flood of departures after the 2025 season, via both graduation and the transfer portal. Gabe Jacas, arguably Illinois' best player on defense in 2025, graduated, and was drafted by the New England Patriots. James Thompson and Leon Lowery, both tied for second on the team in sacks on the year, graduated as well. Tomiwa Durojaiye also contributed up front for Illinois, and he transferred to South Carolina.
Illinois lost young talent to the portal in Angelo McCullum and Eli Coenen, too.
Who could make noise in opposing backfields in 2026?
Illini head coach Bret Bielema offered up three potential starters when talking with reporters at Big Ten Football Media Days in late July. He says Joe Barna, Pat Farrell and Darrell Prater are likely to see lots of snaps in 2026.
#Football #england
