‘The Bills are going through the same identity crisis as the Dolphins. Each game brings the same question: What’s it like without . . . Thurman Thomas? Andre Reed? Bruce Smith? For the first time since 1984 it’s not Buffalo week like the old Buffalo weeks. The Bills do not have Smith, their all-time leading sacker, Thomas, their all-time leading rusher, and Reed, their all-time leading receiver. Twenty times Webb has played against the Bills in his career, and he allowed 12.5 sacks to Smith, who is now with Washington. "He’s just the complete player," Webb said. "You had to study him on every play." Not any more. The Bills released Smith and Thomas on Feb. 10, the day after they let Reed go. "I think all three of those guys made a big contribution to this team for a long, long time," Buffalo coach Wade Phillips said. "We’re trying to find people who can fill in, not just take their place."’