NoHuddleKelly12

There are snippets from the announcer's play calls I still vividly remember all these years later, including his tone/voice emphasis--such as at one point stating in shock during the 2nd half, after rattling off the stat line (which would've been a good day if prorated over the course of an entire game) what Frank Reich's stats were, "IN THIS HALF..." 🤩

I think you're reversing it--they beat the Steelers on the road the week after the Houston Comeback game, then went on the road to Miami, which was also Jim Kelly's first game back from injury after 2 playoff games being out.

Same for me for the Comeback! I was in the car with my mom and sister, who aren't sports fans whatsoever, and I kept insisting on keeping the game on, in a state of disbelief of what was happening. After we got back to our house, I had to wait in the driveway with the car running until a commercial break before running in to catch the rest of it. It was CBS' Westwood One's call of the game, not sure who the announcer crew was that day, but the play by play calling was awesome!!!

Agreed--that was very very special--I believe one of the posters here even bragged he was on his way to easy money betting 5K against the Bills that game! 😁. Also happened to be the same day my youngest was born, so I'll always equate the awesomeness of that upset with that, needless to say!

Gugs—it felt like he brought back some enthusiasm to the position that was already starting to languish post-Kelly era—some of us just remember his tenure differently, but I of course respect your opinion. And what’s your most memorable game?

Still surprising to me how long Flutie hung out in the CFL before coming down here and then showing a short QB could absolutely still have success at the NFL level as well—that was also still before Drew Brees’ time, and there was some kind of inherent school of thought IIRC that short guys would have too much trouble seeing over the Oline?

As we get ready to turn the page into training camp and gear up for the new season with all of our combined hopes and expectations of finally breaking through, what sticks in your mind as the most memorable game from seasons past? Taking a stroll down memory lane could be for all the wrong reasons, or one of the franchise’s highlights, such as the Comeback game, which is up there for me—I’ll never forget where I was when that 2nd half against the Oilers unfolded (unlike most of you, I was NOT in actual attendance :)). Maybe it’s the 13 seconds game, or the perfect game against the Patriots the week prior? Or do you go all the way back to the AFL Championships? What say you?

It’s on now, let the thread page count commence…💯. Total side note, who actually believes the trade request was “respectful?” 😁

I have to point this out in the annals of cheap shots, Ken Norton Jr. delivered one early in SB XXVII to Kelly’s knees that I’ll never forget and never forgive. I thought he’d literally shredded both of Kelly’s knees in the same hip check type manner, gunning for a knockout low lunge, and it did take Kelly out for good. Davis could’ve blocked better sure, but Norton was out for blood. Kelly’s knees went one way, and the rest of him went another. At the time IIRC, the game was still close at 14-10 or something. The hit… And the resulting predictable cost…

-Tom Brady -P.Mahomes -T. Kelce -Bryan Cox (I wouldn’t have even hired his progeny if it were up to me ) -The real Wrong Josh Rosen This is definitely top 5 all time for me. But there are so many to choose from!!! T. Hill, J. Mixon, Ken Norton Jr., Novacek, Michael Irvin…ok I need to stop before I change my list…

I feel the same way—obviously always be grateful he smacked TB12 x2 (although the Giants D line no small factor in that), and his playoff runs were where he stepped up. But by and large I feel like his career was overall pretty meh outside of those 2 memorable years?

This comment just made me think about Carwell Gardner 😁…loved him on the Bills, opened a lot of holes for Thurm and Davis, unsung hero!

Is there anyone who’s donned a Hall of Fame gold jacket that in your opinion is less deserving than another candidate who’s still not been voted in? For example, how did Andre Johnson deserve it more than say, Reggie Wayne, who won a SB and has better overall stats? (14,185 yds, 70 TDs vs 14,345 yds, 82 TDs). If you had the power to remove one sitting HOF player, who? Likewise who would you have already enshrined?

Wish him all the best—Bernie was always a gamer and fun to watch—especially given his “unique” sidearm throwing technique that the football know it alls were baffled by…hope he can still recover!

“In addition, the updated policy states that the third-party disciplinary officer who first reviews any potential player conduct violation has the ability and discretion to impose harsher penalties on players for “other types of prohibited conduct.” That includes an indefinite suspension. The decision to revise the policy did not require any negotiation with the player’s union as the labor deal and the league constitution gives the commissioner the power to define and penalize conduct detrimental to the league.” https://firstandpen.com/nfl-changes-its-personal-conduct-policy-and-increases-penalties/

Classy guy. Hope the crim justice system gets it right, unlike the NFL…per report below, this suspension for domestic assault is less than half of what is usually doled out for gambling! Just sick. https://www.mediaite.com/sports/should-be-ashamed-of-themselves-nfl-under-fire-for-giving-player-light-suspension-after-allegedly-assaulting-the-mother-of-his-children/

-Any QB of the week playing against Tom Brady 🤔… -Favre was always appointment viewing back in the day.

Welp!!! Say it ain’t so 🙈…

Wasn’t even in my recollection that Christie wound up somewhere else after his successful career in Buffalo—something we all like to forget with some of our other greats as well, like Thurman/Bruce, etc.

Based on early returns at minicamps, I’m wondering just how much of this is due to who his holder is or not? Does anyone here have any kicking experience who could weigh in on this specific angle? Of course if that is vital, then surely he’s let the coaches know who he’s most comfortable with…

I agree Allen still has work to do between the ears, but his ceiling remains higher than that of any other QB, Mahomes included. Also, we’ve seen Mahomes fall flat in the playoffs as well (Burrow’s AFCCG 2nd half comes to mind for example), so this is not a straight line sort of comparison. Point being, no matter where they may be currently ranked, Allen has more upwards mobility left.

This is key to this OP convo imho—Allen is blessed with a virtually limitless ceiling of football talent, which if unleashed the right way makes him in the words of Thanos…inevitable. He can simply do more than anyone else, Mahomes included. Tell me something Mahomes can physically do that Allen can’t—whereas Allen can do some things Mahomes cannot (or at least we haven’t seen).

Only if it’s to discuss how to deconstruct a Turducken! 😋

Then why ever give Lamar an MVP? For his playoff success? For his arm? Nope. It’s his hybrid ability that Allen also shines at—and leads in hurdle “spectacularity” as well! 😜

Don’t forget he was paid too before the rookie wage scale was approved—so the Raiders had to pay him through the nose for that hot mess on the field lol.