In a Thursday morning press conference, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane discussed signing punter Sam Martin, saying that choosing a veteran for the vacant punting position was important in the decision-making process.
Beane stressed that the team’s focus was on special teams as a whole and not just the punting game, referencing Matt Haack’s struggles during the 2021 season and the team’s decision not to replace him so as not to interrupt the flow that kicker Tyler Bass as proof.
“This isn’t 2018,” Beane said, noting some young tryout players had strong legs.