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PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- Buffalos youth movement continued on Monday when the Bills released longtime kicker Rian Lindell. Lindell, the most accurate kicker in franchise history, was let go after 10 years in Buffalo. His release means that rookie Dustin Hopkins has won the teams kicking competition. "Its always tough when you have to release a player like Rian Lindell," coach Doug Marrone said. "A true professional thats obviously been with the organization for quite some time. And I have a lot of respect for him." Lindell leaves Buffalo with a field goal percentage of 83.3. He connected on 225 of 270 field-goal attempts here. Lindells status with the Bills had been in question the past two years. Buffalo has drafted kickers in each of the past two drafts, Hopkins and John Potter. Hopkins, 22, had significantly more power on his kicks throughout training camp than Lindell, 36, who relied more on his accuracy and consistency from shorter distances. And Marrone felt that Hopkins took control of the competition as camp progressed. "I think in the past 10 days Dustin has performed better," he said, "so we made a decision to go with Dustin." Lindell was the longest-tenured Bill prior to his release. He joined the team as a free agent in 2003 after spending his first three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. He had a slow start to his Bills career, converting 17 of 24 field goal attempts his first year. But he recovered, and his name is at or near the top of most Bills kicking records, as a result. He holds a franchise record for consecutive PATs (225) and is second in teams scoring with 980 points. A sixth-round pick out of Florida State, Hopkins had mixed emotions on the release. "I find myself kind of in a paradox," Hopkins said. "This is something Ive worked my whole life for ... but at the same time, its kind of the bad part of pro sports, parting with a guy that Ive got a lot of respect for and have admired watching for a long time, and has meant so much to the community." One of Lindells first actions after being released was to congratulate his competitor and former teammate. "The first guy that I heard from today before I heard anything was Rian just saying he was wishing me luck and he wanted the best for me and he was happy for me," Hopkins said. "I think thats just an accurate representation of the kind of guy he is, just not bitter or anything like that but genuinely happy for a guy that hes only known a few weeks." Hopkins has impressed with his leg strength ever since joining the Bills, but he has battled consistency issues. In the preseason, he has connected on all four field-goal attempts, and has three touchbacks on seven tries. "Ive felt a lot more comfortable here recently just with the tempo and getting used to practices and games," Hopkins said. "For the most part, my mechanics are good. Im breaking down film and making sure Im documenting why I feel like Im feeling better and being successful. And I think thats all just part of trying to be a pro." ---- NOTES: Receiver Stevie Johnson said after practice that he will return to game action this Saturday against the Washington Redskins. Johnson, battling a left hamstring injury, had extensive work on the practice field Monday. After practice, Johnson said he was anxious to test the leg against another team but cautioned that he is not yet back to 100 per cent. "Ill be out there on Saturday just to see how everything feels as far as game speed," Johnson said. "It actually is not healed yet. Its a work in progress." ... The Bills are 2-0 this preseason and have allowed just 36 points. 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Who will be the best player this season?To get the final ranking, we asked our expert panel to vote on pairs of players.LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry. Russell Westbrook vs. Kevin Durant. Damian Lillard vs. Chris Paul.We asked, Which player will be better in 2016-17? To decide, voters had to consider both the quality and the quantity of each players contributions to his teams ability to win games.Well roll out our top 200 players over the next two weeks. If you want to get involved in the discussion or just follow along, #NBArank is the Twitter hashtag to use. You also can follow along @ESPNNBA and on Facebook.Our countdown enters the top 100.#NBArank: 51-10051.?Goran Dragic Miami Heat | PG @Goran_Dragic Last years rank: 382016-17 projected RPM: 2.32Insiders scouting report52.?J.J. Redick LA Clippers | SG @JJRedick Last years rank: 732016-17 projected RPM: 0.61Insiders scouting report53.?Jonas Valanciunas Toronto Raptors | C @JValanciunas Last years rank: 572016-17 projected RPM: -0.42Insiders scouting report54.?Avery Bradley Boston Celtics | SG @celtics Last years rank: 1262016-17 projected RPM: 0.49Insiders scouting report55.?Andre Iguodala Golden State Warriors | SF @andre Last years rank: 562016-17 projected RPM: 2.11Insiders scouting report56.?Jae Crowder Boston Celtics?| SF @CJC9BOSS Last years rank: 1472016-17 projected RPM: 4.35Insiders scouting report57.?Jeff Teague Indiana Pacers | PG @Teague0 Last years rank: 392016-17 projected RPM: -0.72Insiders scouting report58.?Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers | C @JoelEmbiid Last years rank: NR2016-17 projected RPM: N/AInsiders scouting report59.?Reggie Jackson Detroit Pistons | PG @Reggie_Jackson Last years rank: 812016-17 projected RPM: 2.79Insiders scouting report60.?Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Charlotte Hornets | SF @MKG14 Last years rank: 772016-17 projected RPM: 2.46Insiders scouting report61.?Pau Gasol San Antonio Spurs | PF @paugasol Last years rank: 352016-17 projected RPM: 2.12Insiders scouting report62.?DAngelo Russell Los Angeles Lakers | PG @Dloading Last years rank: 1092016-17 projected RPM: -3.06Insiders scouting report63.?Ricky Rubio Minnesota Timberwolves | PG @rickyrubio9 Last years rank: 642016-17 projected RPM: 6.20Insiders scouting report64.?Derrick Rose New York Knicks | PG @drose Last years rank: 412016-17 projected RPM: -3.33Insiders scouting report65.?Bradley Beal Washington Wizards | SG @RealDealBeal23 Last years rank: 362016-17 projected RPM: -0.43Insiders scouting report66.?Rodney Hood Utah Jazz | SG @hoodie5_ Last years rank: 1852016-17 projected RPM: 1.97Insiders scouting report67. George Hill Utah Jazz?| PG @George_Hill3 Last years rank: 1012016-17 projected RPM: 1.40Insiders scouting report68.?Tristan Thompson Cleveland Cavaliers | C @RealTristan13 Last years rank: 592016-17 projected RPM: 0.81Insiders scouting report69.?Jabari Parker Milwaukee Bucks | PF @JabariParker Last years rank: 492016-17 projected RPM: -2.65Insiders scouting report70. Danilo Gallinari Denver Nuggets | SF @gallinari8888 Last years rank: 692016-17 projected RPM: 1.85Insiders scouting report71.?Serge Ibaka Orlando Magic | PF @sergeibaka_7 Last years rank: 282016-17 projected RPM: 1.73Insiders scouting report72.?Evan Fournier Orlando Magic?| SG @EvanFourmizz Last years rank: 1832016-17 projected RPM: 0.11Insiders scouting report73.?Jusuf Nurkic Denver Nuggets?| C @nurkic23 Last years rank: 1342016-17 projected RPM:?0.966Insiders scouting report74.dddddddddddd?Harrison Barnes Dallas Mavericks | SF @hbarnes Last years rank: 802016-17 projected RPM: -1.31Insiders scouting report75. Aaron Gordon Orlando Magic?| PF @Double0AG Last years rank: 1292016-17 projected RPM: 0.87Insiders scouting report76.?Thaddeus Young Indiana Pacers?| PF @Pacers Last years rank: 1052016-17 projected RPM: 0.48Insiders scouting report77.?DeMarre Carroll Toronto Raptors?| SF @DeMarreCarroll1 Last years rank: 612016-17 projected RPM: -0.26Insiders scouting report78.?Nikola Vucevic Orlando Magic?| PF @NikolaVucevic Last years rank: 552016-17 projected RPM: 0.08Insiders scouting report79.?Chandler Parsons Memphis Grizzlies | SF @ChandlerParsons Last years rank: 622016-17 projected RPM: 1.81Insiders scouting report80.?Enes Kanter Oklahoma City Thunder | PF @Enes_Kanter Last years rank: 1522016-17 projected RPM: -1.63Insiders scouting report81.?Julius Randle Los Angeles Lakers?| PF @J30_RANDLE Last years rank: 1552016-17 projected RPM: -3.90Insiders scouting report82.?Kent Bazemore Atlanta Hawks | SF @ATLHawks Last years rank: 2162016-17 projected RPM: -2.52Insiders scouting report83.?Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Detroit Pistons?| SG @CaldwellPope Last years rank: 1502016-17 projected RPM: 2.50Insiders scouting report84.?Wesley Matthews Dallas Mavericks?| SG @WessyWes23 Last years rank: 1082016-17 projected RPM: 0.75Insiders scouting report85.?Al-Farouq Aminu Portland Trail Blazers | SF @farouq1 Last years rank: 1532016-17 projected RPM: 2.19Insiders scouting report86.?Eric Gordon Houston Rockets | SG @TheofficialEG10 Last years rank: 992016-17 projected RPM: -1.47Insiders scouting report87.?Zach LaVine Minnesota Timberwolves?| PG @ZachLaVine Last years rank: 2262016-17 projected RPM: -4.42Insiders scouting report88.?Jeremy Lin Brooklyn Nets | PG @JLin7 Last years rank: 1972016-17 projected RPM: -0.35Insiders scouting report89. Ryan Anderson Houston Rockets?| PF @HoustonRockets Last years rank: 952016-17 projected RPM: 0.00Insiders scouting report90.?Justise Winslow Miami Heat?| SF @IAmJustise Last years rank: 1612016-17 projected RPM: -0.34Insiders scouting report91.?Dennis Schroder Atlanta Hawks?| PG @ATLHawks Last years rank: 1392016-17 projected RPM: -1.09Insiders scouting report92.?Clint Capela Houston Rockets?| C @CapelaClint Last years rank: 2652016-17 projected RPM: 1.49Insiders scouting report93.?Jordan Clarkson Los Angeles Lakers?| SG @JClark5on Last years rank: 1372016-17 projected RPM: -3.10Insiders scouting report94.?Andrew Bogut Dallas Mavericks?| C @andrewbogut Last years rank: 662016-17 projected RPM: 2.36Insiders scouting report95.?Nikola Mirotic Chicago Bulls | SF @threekola Last years rank: 722016-17 projected RPM: 2.35Insiders scouting report96.?Taj Gibson Chicago Bulls?| PF @TajGibson22 Last years rank: 842016-17 projected RPM: 0.76Insiders scouting report97.?Jrue Holiday New Orleans Pelicans | PG @Jrue_Holiday11 Last years rank: 882016-17 projected RPM: 2.47Insiders scouting report98.?J.R. Smith Cleveland Cavaliers?| SG @TheRealJRSmith Last years rank: 1382016-17 projected RPM: 1.14Insiders scouting report99.?Trevor Ariza Houston Rockets?| SF @TrevorAriza Last years rank: 942016-17 projected RPM: 0.26Insiders scouting report100.?Danny Green San Antonio Spurs?| SG @DGreen_14 Last years rank: 602016-17 projected RPM: 3.97Insiders scouting report ' ' '