YoloinOhio Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Winfield is being inducted into the OSU HOF and was honored at The Shoe last night. He stopped by some tailgates before the game. He is one of my favorite Buckeyes (and Bills). He brought it on every play. I talked to him for a minute. He said he loved playing in Buffalo. Class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Winfield is being inducted into the OSU HOF and was honored at The Shoe last night. He stopped by some tailgates before the game. He is one of my favorite Buckeyes (and Bills). He brought it on every play. I talked to him for a minute. He said he loved playing in Buffalo. Class act. 26CB baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) Winfield is being inducted into the OSU HOF and was honored at The Shoe last night. He stopped by some tailgates before the game. He is one of my favorite Buckeyes (and Bills). He brought it on every play. I talked to him for a minute. He said he loved playing in Buffalo. Class act. Great player. Wish he was a Bill longer. The Bills have had a tendency NOT to re-sign their drafted CB's that have played very well during their initial contract. Edited September 28, 2014 by BuffaloBillsForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 He was a little guy, but pound for pound, one of the best tacklers I have seen play. Perfect technique. Great player. Wish he was a Bill longer. The Bills have had a tendency NOT to re-sign their drafted CB's that played very well during their initial contract. that could change with the new regime. They did resign Mclovin, and considering how much everyone seems to diss Gilmore, I wonder what fans even want there. That will be an interesting situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Best all around DB I've ever seen play the game. And that is no exaggeration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) He was a little guy, but pound for pound, one of the best tacklers I have seen play. Perfect technique. that could change with the new regime. They did resign Mclovin, and considering how much everyone seems to diss Gilmore, I wonder what fans even want there. That will be an interesting situation. I don't know how much of that can change with the new regime. My personal opinion of McKelvin is that he is a below average CB in the NFL and Gilmore is just average. Clements I would rank as elite during his time in Buffalo and Winfield as an above average (#1 CB). Also in terms of the secondary and the new regime they didn't re-sign Byrd who was a pro bowl caliber safety. Edited September 28, 2014 by BuffaloBillsForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Winfield was a great open field tackler. He would go low, ankles and feet. You may not make a highlight reel, the guy may fall forward for an extra yard or two, but you will make the tackle. I am amazed how many DBs don't seem to grasp such a fundamental understanding. Especially when tackling a guy who is going full speed and outweighs you by 30 pounds or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 I don't know how much of that can change with the new regime. My personal of McKelvin is that he is a below average CB in the NFL and Gilmore is just average. Clements I would rank as elite during his time in Buffalo and Winfield as an above average (#1 CB). Also in terms of the secondary and the new regime they didn't re-sign Byrd who was a pro bowl caliber safety. ah, yes, I was thinking of CBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 He was a little guy, but pound for pound, one of the best tacklers I have seen play. Perfect technique. When I saw the name my first thought was: great run support! That's a funny first thought for a CB. I remember him evading a pulling blocker by going to the ground like a runner sliding into second base. He then popped up and made a PERFECT form tackle. The blocker just ran past him on the ground. It was almost like cheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Winfield is my favorite Bills DB of all. The guy was a tackling machine. Can't tell you how many times he would tackle a WR for a loss. He was just amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybrew1 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 He'd make my 25 favorite Bills fer sure. What an amazing player! His play vs. the run was revolutionary. Never saw a corner like that pre or post Winfield. Tom Donahoe's biggest gaffe was signing lawyer milloy thus dooming any chance of retaining Winfield..... Just idiotic. Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 He's no Ron Brooks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazie Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Winfield is being inducted into the OSU HOF and was honored at The Shoe last night. He stopped by some tailgates before the game. He is one of my favorite Buckeyes (and Bills). He brought it on every play. I talked to him for a minute. He said he loved playing in Buffalo. Class act. He was in Buffalo for quite a few years, I don't think we lost him after his rookie contract, did we? Who could know he would last for many more years in other towns? He is like London Fletcher in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 He was in Buffalo for quite a few years, I don't think we lost him after his rookie contract, did we? Who could know he would last for many more years in other towns? He is like London Fletcher in that regard. 5 here, 9 in Minnesota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazie Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 5 here, 9 in Minnesota Oh I thought he was here a bit longer. Great career in any event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I don't know how much of that can change with the new regime. My personal opinion of McKelvin is that he is a below average CB in the NFL and Gilmore is just average. Clements I would rank as elite during his time in Buffalo and Winfield as an above average (#1 CB). Also in terms of the secondary and the new regime they didn't re-sign Byrd who was a pro bowl caliber safety. I just knew we should have kept Winfield and let Clements walk.Hated that move, when it happened. You could really see the improvement in Anton that year and Nate was down trending already. They were a good pairing and the Lawyer Milloy signing did hurt the situation cap wise (RW was cash to at that point already, if memory serves me). Although it didn't hurt that first game, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Fantastic! Winfield was great. If he had above average hands for catching INTs, he'd be a sure Hall of Famer in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 My brothers and I used to call him the sheepdog because on screen plays he would sort of herd everyone together and then slide in for the tackle. I wouldnt say he was the best cover guy we've ever had but as far as tackling there was never anybody better. what a joy to watch him wrap up and drop nfl runners like it was easy. glad to hear he was nice to a fellow Bills fan. not surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 You know when someone is a great player (or really bad) when there is no polarity in the opinions on that player. He sure was a fun player to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 It's really sad thinking that they let Winfield and Pat Williams walk away over the course of two seasons. This 14 year period really needs to be vaporized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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