NastyNateSoldiers Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Polians greatest failure in my opinion was not signing Reggie White when he was available, How often do u have a chance to pair the 2 greatest Defensive Ends in history. This would have been devastating for opposing Offenses. Reggie & Bruce both playing on there natural sides. Reggie played left end & Bruce played right end so they wouldn't had to adjust. This non move cost us anywhere from 3-4 Superbowls. We would have been the greatest team in history. Ralph & Bill dropped the ball on this, especially considering that Reggie mentioned Buffalo as a possible destination he would like to play at. Edited January 30, 2015 by NastyNateSoldiers
Mark80 Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 What the hell does a GM have to do with defensive schemes?
Hplarrm Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Polians greatest failure in my opinion was not signing Reggie White when he was available, How often do u have a chance to pair the 2 greatest Defensive Ends in history. This would have been devastating for opposing Offenses. Reggie & Bruce both playing on there natural sides. Reggie played left end & Bruce played right end so they wouldn't had to adjust. This non move cost us anywhere from 3-4 Superbowls. We would have been the greatest team in history. Ralph & Bill dropped the ball on this, especially considering that Reggie mentioned Buffalo as a possible destination he would like to play at. I doubt the old salary cap levels would have allowed this option to survive for long or if it did then simply subtract the Bills ever signing a few of the high quality players (Bennett/Paup/etc) or have any ST depth).
bmur66 Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Remember when the Bills had the lead at halftime against the Cowboys? Then they gave the ball to Emmitt Smith. Nobody could tackle him. Especially Jeff Wright the undersized nose tackle. Edited January 30, 2015 by bmur66
flmike Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Ah yes 1988. Smerlas blocks last second field goal by the jests. Buffalo wins first division title in years 9-6. Goal posts come down. remember it like yesterday. Most Jests fans cannot remember that game for some reason. I was at that game. Indelible memory seeing that giant Smerlas paw emerge from the line to block a chip shot! Remember when the Bills had the lead at halftime against the Cowboys? Then they gave the ball to Emmitt Smith. Nobody could tackle him. Especially Jeff Wright the undersized nose tackle. Â and a million turnovers, Kelly going out (prob should not have played) in the 2nd quarter. Too much to ask Reich.
Green Lightning Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Wow, this is the first I'm hearing about those SB losses and I'm riled up and ready to hold all accountable. I must have missed this while watching Pete Sampras and Steffi Graf win Wimbledon.
NastyNateSoldiers Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) I doubt the old salary cap levels would have allowed this option to survive for long or if it did then simply subtract the Bills ever signing a few of the high quality players (Bennett/Paup/etc) or have any ST depth).Bills didn't have cap problems till 99, They had the money to sign Reggie and they still could of signed Ted Washington and Puap I don't remember any of them breaking the bank Besides were talking bout Reggie White, who cares if we would have to cut someone down the line the point is adding Reggie to our D would have helped win against the Cowboys in both Super bowls and could have helped propel to even more after that. Edited January 30, 2015 by NastyNateSoldiers
flmike Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Wow, this is the first I'm hearing about those SB losses and I'm riled up and ready to hold all accountable. I must have missed this while watching Pete Sampras and Steffi Graf win Wimbledon. Â In January? No wonder everyone was looking for them in June.
MarkyMannn Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 My biggest problem during those years is that Steve Tasker wasn't used as a slot WR more. I think we would have been the Welker of his time. Â A lot of jokes in this thread, but this is true. The few times Tasker played WR he had a lot of potential
Green Lightning Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 In January? No wonder everyone was looking for them in June. Yeah, with 21 years out of step, what's another 6 months!
TheFunPolice Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Every time someone says these Patriots* teams are the best of all time I imagine the Montana's 49ers, Gibbs Skins teams, or the 90s Cowboys teams just steamrolling them. Â Those teams were stacked with HOF players. No team from this era is close
Momentoftrth Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 '88-'99 ain't 5-6 years...but you're a Jets fan, so we understand. The rest of the planet earth would graciously give you 89-94. But since it's such a limited percentage of your total existence I think we will let you guys have those extra years. It would be like playing basketball with a retard and calling them Out for double dribble. It's just not right.
jahbonas Posted January 30, 2015 Author Posted January 30, 2015 Add in 1988 AFC EAST Champs and 1989 playoff appearence  by the way - NY Jets 23rd in that decade  For all of Planet earth to see  NFL : Regular season wins in the 1990's Years Years in in Franchise Bowl Playoffs W L T San Francisco 49ers 1 8 113 47 0 Buffalo Bills 4 8 103 57 0 Dallas Cowboys 3 8 101 59 0 Kansas City Chiefs 0 7 101 59 0 Miami Dolphins 0 7 95 65 0 Â
White Linen Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Add in 1988 AFC EAST Champs and 1989 playoff appearenceby the way - NY Jets 23rd in that decadeFor all of Planet earth to seeNFL : Regular season wins in the 1990's Years Years in inFranchise Bowl Playoffs W L T San Francisco 49ers 1 8 113 47 0Buffalo Bills 4 8 103 57 0Dallas Cowboys 3 8 101 59 0Kansas City Chiefs 0 7 101 59 0Miami Dolphins 0 7 95 65 0 Â This proves Polian sucked.
jahbonas Posted January 30, 2015 Author Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Â This proves Polian sucked. Polian was gone 1992....... Â And are you still trying to understand this one you asked? Â Â "I can't understand why Pegula won't fire Polian." Edited January 30, 2015 by jahbonas
Jamie Nails Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Didn't want to start a new thread, but have a theory: Polian gets elected to hall this weekend and then announces he's joining the bills. We're still looking for a czar and it's far from the lift he might of thought it to be post Dougie. The franchise seemed hot to hire someone for this role and we haven't heard much since Polian "turned them down." I'm probably wrong, but seems Infinitily plausible that he didn't want to jeopardize getting elected.
Greybeard Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Didn't want to start a new thread, but have a theory: Polian gets elected to hall this weekend and then announces he's joining the bills. We're still looking for a czar and it's far from the lift he might of thought it to be post Dougie. The franchise seemed hot to hire someone for this role and we haven't heard much since Polian "turned them down." I'm probably wrong, but seems Infinitily plausible that he didn't want to jeopardize getting elected. As soon as they hired Rex I had the same thought. That is 75% of the load Polian was refering to. Problem now is can he co-exist with Rex.
Nanker Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Polian ain't coming to Buffalo except to catch a cab to get to the Canadian Ballet.
Ted William's frozen head Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Remember when the Bills had the lead at halftime against the Cowboys? Then they gave the ball to Emmitt Smith. Nobody could tackle him. Especially Jeff Wright the undersized nose tackle. You mean Jeff WRONG.
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