oldmanfan

Don’t know who’s be first, but I’d definitely put myself last. I don’t have near the knowledge of all the nuances that would go into evaluating players

Excellent topic!

I’d take Lofton in his Packer years. He was a little older with us. One of the problems with these kinds of questions is that there are so many folks here who haven’t seen the guys from years ago. Those who saw Jerry Butler play would understand why I’d pick him.

Reed to me established the slot receiver position in the NFL. My thought was having a guy who lined up outside and represented more of a deep threat. Jerry Butler would be perfect for that. Duby would fit that as well. Moulds too.

Drafting an RB in the first 2 rounds to replace Cook.

One of the hardest things in sports is how to identify a head coach (football, basketball, hockey) or manager (baseball, soccer). In football, most times a coordinator is raised up to HC, assuming success as a coordinator transfers to success as HC. That seems to work maybe, at best, around a third of a time. But the only way you find out is to give a guy a shot. McDaniel seems to be a classic example of a guy that was a good coordinator but tops out there. Peter principal hits again.

Jerry Butler would have been known as the best WR in Bills history had he not gotten hurt. He would be ideal. Duby would be my second choice, would definitely stretch the field.

Quite true! That’s why I always advocate for drafting a big tub of goo for the D line.

Ham was similar but Lambert played MLB. So many folks talk about wanting a bigger MLB but Lambert was small and mean!

Just an awful thing to hear. We need to look out for each other.

Marv Levy should not be in the HOF.

Thanks! Had a senior moment there.

I appreciate your efforts here. For those of us who remember Robert James we’d say he’s an all timer. TE has not been a great position for us, but as one of the old folks I have a soft spot for Ernie Warlick

Tony Greene was a great FS.

It’s always great to discuss these lists. I have the advantage (some might say disadvantage) of being around since 1960. So I’d add a couple guys to your list: S: I’d add George Saimes, to me he was the best safety ever in a Bills uni. I’d also mention Tony Greene and Henry James. LB: Mike Stratton deserves mention NT: Ted Washington deserves mention WR: Jerry Butler was a great player; if he hadn’t suffered the injury he would have been an All-timer. Eric Moulds also deserves mention and Reuben Brown was a G, not a T.

Butch was right there with Booker. I was in grade school watching them both and always felt Booker was just a bit better. But I wouldn’t argue with anyone putting Butch way up on their list. Thanks for mentioning Mario Clark! Forgot him but another really solid CB!

I posted my list earlier but wanted to comment on a few other guys people have mentioned. Butch Byrd was great; I got to hang out with him when my dad would red charity basketball games the Bills would play in the off-season. Really great guy. I always thought Booker was just a smidge better. But both great players. Winfield was mentioned and he was pretty good too. Can certainly understand him being on some lists. Derek Burroughs I thought was OK but not great. A name I should have remembered was Charles Romes; a solid CB. And Gilmore was good while wearing the Bills uni. While I stick with Robert James, we have certainly have our share of really good corners.

Butch Byrd was 5b to Booker at 5a. Both excellent coverage guys.

I’ve seen them all. I’d say Robert James. Here’s my top 5: Robert James Tre White Nate Clements Nate Odoms Booker Egerson

Posting it on social media is meaningless in the negotiation.

You’re stuck on this social media thing. It means nothing in the negotiation. Cook and Beane could care less what you or I think.

Starting out at a high number is a common negotiation tactic. And it doesn’t matter a bill of beans what people think on social media. This is a negotiation between Cook and Beane, and both sides are doing what is expected.

Both sides are correct here. Cook has done a good job, wants more $$, and starts the bidding at a high number to give room to negotiate. Beane is right to focus on the draft right now, and to let Cook sit for a while given RB is an easier position to replace if need be. Both sides know he is under contract this upcoming year. Cook knows he’ll have to play to showcase his talent and get the big deal he wants. Beane knows he’ll play too. So there is time to do a deal. I’d say it’s 50/50 that Cook is here in 2026.

It doesn’t matter. Some teams have defenses that are easier to run in so you score running the ball. Some have weaker pass defense so you score with the passing game. Some have a QB prone to turning the ball over so you get a score or two from the defense. Or special teams mismatch.

Must be fully recovered from the concussions. Glad he’s locked down.