tennesseeboy Posted February 2, 2010 Posted February 2, 2010 Remember however that the offense for OJ was BUILT for OJ. The receiver JD Hill recalled that when Saban interviewed him the issue was how he (a wide receiver) could block. The Electric Company, the game planning, the use of Braxton was never about the superbowl or even about the playoffs...it was all about getting OJ, which theoretically might get us to the playoffs. That being said he was probably the best running back (I think Cookie Gilchrist was the best back we ever had, but there isn't film enough to prove it.) of the NFL era that the Bills have ever had.
papazoid Posted February 3, 2010 Author Posted February 3, 2010 UPDATE.....we have a new leader.... #1- O. J. - 36 votes #2- Bruce - 30 votes #3- Kelly - 17 votes #4- Thurman - 7 votes #5- Cookie - 2 votes
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 UPDATE.....we have a new leader.... #1- O. J. - 36 votes #2- Bruce - 30 votes #3- Kelly - 17 votes #4- Thurman - 7 votes #5- Cookie - 2 votes It pretty much sums up being a Bills fan that your best player ever is a felon and probable murderer.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Remember however that the offense for OJ was BUILT for OJ. The receiver JD Hill recalled that when Saban interviewed him the issue was how he (a wide receiver) could block. The Electric Company, the game planning, the use of Braxton was never about the superbowl or even about the playoffs...it was all about getting OJ, which theoretically might get us to the playoffs. That being said he was probably the best running back (I think Cookie Gilchrist was the best back we ever had, but there isn't film enough to prove it.) of the NFL era that the Bills have ever had. Before his life went bad, O.J. was seen as a pioneer as far as being a gracious teammate who shared credit. After the Jets game when he surpassed both Jim Brown's single season rushing record and eclipsed 2000 yards, O.J. insisted that the offensive blockers join him on camera to bask in the glory of the individual accomplishment. He introduced and complimented each one personally to the viewers as well as giving their nicknames. This had never happened before. O.J. Simpson is arguably responsible for superstar skill position players in the NFL deflecting credit to their teammates. I do not recall quarterbacks or running backs ever sharing the spotlight with their blockers until O.J. Simpson did. Players were mostly all humble back then but not to the point of sharing the glory with teammates. After Gayle Sayers scored 6 TDs in one game, he showed very little emotion...but he didn't thank his blockers, either. I personally do not believe that our offensive line of that era was that outstanding. I saw virtually every game that OJ played and I can remember no running back who got more yards on his own than did O.J. Simpson. The "Electric Company" were a good blocking offense, yes. But not a great one. They were very fortunate that they had the opportunity to block for O.J. Look at the highlights. Hold your block for a split second and he was gone.
billsfreak Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 I have read every post, and in my opinion there are four you pick'm choices. 1.Kelly, 2.Smith, 3.Thomas, 4.Shaw,5.Simpson. They are all in the hall of fame. Greatest player? Gilchrist, but three years, all AFL, no hall of fame. On the next level, Kemp, Sestak, Cribbs, and a passle of other very very good players. The Greatest would have to come from those in the Hall of Fame. My choice has to be Smith. The four superbowl teams had great offense, kelly, thomas, reed. The defense was outstanding but the greatest lineman was in a 3-4 with no major stars (okay Talley was close). I'll give it to Bruce. ????
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