JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) 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. Edited September 30, 2013 by JÂy RÛßeÒ
boyst Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 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. Kelly = EJ Reed = Woods Smith = Mario Bennett = Alonso Talley = Lawson Metzelaars = ______ / Chandler Hull = Wood Richter = Urbik Wolford = Glenn Tasker = Easley Conlan = _______ Odomes = Gilmore Kelso = Aaron Williams other: Norwood = Carpenter Though 1988, Jeff Wright = Kyle Williams We have SJ13, who is still young. We also have Fred Jackson and CJ Spiller, right now. Can we draft a Thurman Thomas in 2014? Doesn't have to be a Running Back, but it'd be nice to have a HOF'er at a skill position.
Bills fan since 87 Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Love the comparison to the 87 team. My earliest memories as a Bills fan.
fansince88 Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 dont follow you on the 1987 deal. see my name. But 88..... oh yeah!
clearwater cadet Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 They need to play two good games in a row or they are still the 2007 bills
K-9 Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Fantastic comparison. I've been comparing them to the '86 squad, given the rookie QB coming in and all. But that win against the Broncos seemed to galvanize that team. What a coming out party for Biscuit. Elway with that "WTF" look and calling timeout after Bennett came into the game and immediately got after him. One of the best game day experiences ever. GO BILLS!!!
Pete Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 This team has been reminding me of that 87 team too. You can sense a change of attitude in this years Bills
Wacka Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Today is the 23rd anniversary of the Bills Scoring 3 TDs in 71 seconds against Denver. I remember the exact date because my dad died the next day.
Chandler#81 Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Interesting comparison. We went 1-2 in strike games -beating SB Champ NYG. THAT, actually, was pretty cool! LT crossed the picket and nearly single-handedly won it for them. Todd Scholpy.. Great victories over Houston at home and Miami there (OT), sandwhiching the scab games. Alas, the season died on the final game at home, with a playoff spot on the line in inclimate weather. I can't bring myself to say their* name...
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