JoeF Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) Elbert Dubenion http://www.buffalobills.com/video/videos/AFL-Focus-Elbert-Dubenion/f5b59811-d935-4c9c-ab40-97941317c2d9 averaged 27 yards per catch in 1964 averaged 18 yards per catch for his career Edited July 11, 2016 by JoeF
Fadingpain Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 You'll laugh, but Tasker ran great routes and was always open. I was going to say him too.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 It's true Stevie used to school Revis, but he also had crucial drops. He did play on a bad team. Still open though. There was no criteria about what happens once you're open. Stevie did get separation quickly on the short stuff. I too am a huge Reed fan, and that was my initial reaction. There is however Terrell Owens and Eric Moulds to at least consider. I'd refute Lofton and Evans out of hand and never saw butler play.
thebandit27 Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 I'm prepared to be skewered, but I'll go with Sammy. Sitting in the stands, the dude is just always open. It's amazing.
Gugny Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 I'm prepared to be skewered, but I'll go with Sammy. Sitting in the stands, the dude is just always open. It's amazing. Did you go with something simple? Perhaps some salt, pepper and a light drizzle of canola oil?
BuffaloBill Posted July 11, 2016 Author Posted July 11, 2016 In this discussion it's hard to believe that Thurman Thomas is not mentioned. Equally dubious that Bobby Chandler is missing. Personally, if it is a short to medium range situation I take Thurman Thomas any day of the week.
JoeF Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 In this discussion it's hard to believe that Thurman Thomas is not mentioned. Equally dubious that Bobby Chandler is missing. Personally, if it is a short to medium range situation I take Thurman Thomas any day of the week. Didn't even thing about RBs BB--- Thurman, Ronnie Harmon, Larry Centers (although a relative flash in the pan for the Bills)
BaaadThingsMan Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 Idk about wide open but Pete Metzelaars was a nice little security blanket for Jimbo when he posted up in the middle.
Kirby Jackson Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 I'm prepared to be skewered, but I'll go with Sammy. Sitting in the stands, the dude is just always open. It's amazing. I don't think that is crazy. He may be #2 all-time right now. He is always, always, always open and has a ton of physical skill.
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 In this discussion it's hard to believe that Thurman Thomas is not mentioned. Equally dubious that Bobby Chandler is missing. Personally, if it is a short to medium range situation I take Thurman Thomas any day of the week. Great point on Thurman, when Kelly had to check down Thurman was there and often he took a short gain into a long one.
chaccof Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 Anybody for Bobby Chandler? He was a pretty decent receiver on some of the all time bad Bills teams and i believe he got a SB ring with the Raiders....
Augie Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 Anybody for Bobby Chandler? He was a pretty decent receiver on some of the all time bad Bills teams and i believe he got a SB ring with the Raiders.... And when it went to Chandler, it seemed he would ALWAYS catch it.
maddenboy Posted July 12, 2016 Posted July 12, 2016 i'm 48. I remember a few old schoolers. And I dont like when its skewed towards the newer generation. but it has to be Watkins. That dude is purely uncoverable. like, for real. Hon. mention to Stevie. Super smart routes except that he seemed to improvise so the QB didnt always know where he was gonna be. Watkins is the best route runner we have ever had.
Kirby Jackson Posted July 12, 2016 Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) i'm 48. I remember a few old schoolers. And I dont like when its skewed towards the newer generation. but it has to be Watkins. That dude is purely uncoverable. like, for real. Hon. mention to Stevie. Super smart routes except that he seemed to improvise so the QB didnt always know where he was gonna be. Watkins is the best route runner we have ever had. I read in another thread that he might not be worth the 5th year option. http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/187192-nfl-future-power-rankings-projecting-the-next-3-seasons/?p=3981723 Edited July 12, 2016 by Kirby Jackson
maddenboy Posted July 12, 2016 Posted July 12, 2016 yep, i was in that convo. And i did not opine whether he was worth the option. We have him for whatever reason. Water under the bridge. But we have him. and he is awesome. And he is (imho) the best route runner we have ever had, even going back to 1960.
Kirby Jackson Posted July 12, 2016 Posted July 12, 2016 yep, i was in that convo. And i did not opine whether he was worth the option. We have him for whatever reason. Water under the bridge. But we have him. and he is awesome. And he is (imho) the best route runner we have ever had, even going back to 1960. Yeah, he is going to be a great receiver.
Damian Posted July 12, 2016 Posted July 12, 2016 Bit of different choice, but I think Jay Riemersma was always open and making that clutch catch when we needed it. He was our Gronk before there was a Gronk.
Jauronimo Posted July 12, 2016 Posted July 12, 2016 Lee Smith. I'm not going to say he was uncoverable but no one ever thought to cover him.
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