I really am starting to compare this season to 1987. Back then we went 7-8, but we were right around .500 all year and with a few added pieces the next season began the domination we know and love. Kelly, Reed, Smith, Bennett, Talley, Metzelaars, Hull, Ritcher, Wolford, Tasker, Conlan, Odomes, Kelso... lots of young, talented players already on board. Levy was in his first full year as coach.
One of the high points of the '87 season was a November game against the Broncos, who had gone to the SB the year before and were on their way there again. This was Cornelius Bennett's first game as a Bill.
We held them to 76 yards rushing while amassing 258 yards on the ground, had a 21-0 lead half-way through the third before Denver made it interesting. Kelly even caught a pass - a 35 yarder from Robb Riddick that NOBODY saw coming. We held on for a 21-14 win. Showed everybody they could play with, and beat, the big boys.