09-03-2017, 11:57 PM
(09-03-2017, 10:43 PM)jfkbengals Wrote: He's getting an opportunity to wait in the wings and prove in practice that he can get the job done.
They said during the Colts game (I think it was that one) that Bullock has not made a FG over 50 yards since 2014. If that stat doesn't change with his first 50+ attempt of the season, that leash will be REALLY short.
While it is true he hasn't made a FG over 50 yards since 2014, it's not like been missing them. He is 0-1 since 2014, He is 5-11 for his career, and 4 of his misses were his rookie year when he was 1-5. So he has hit 4-6 from over 50 since his rookie year. Since his rookie year Bullock is 57-67 overall. That's 85%. Mike Nugent only hit 85% once in his 7 year Bengal career. (2011) So if Bullock only maintains the consistency he's had since his rookie year, then he's a nice upgrade over Nugent. Bullock is just 27 years old, so it's not as if he's past his prime and should be losing any leg strength. I have confidence in Bullock until he shows a reason to not have confidence in him. IMO the missed 43 yarder against the Texans last year isn't enough to erode said confidence.
