Royale with Cheese Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 So the likes of Jim Kelly, Andre Reed, Bruce Smith, Kyle Williams, Joe D, Shaw etc.....wouldn't count. These are players that were contributors, may not have been a top contributor, but someone you always rooted for. Maybe someone that does all the dirty work and didn't get the accolades. Maybe players in which the casual NFL never even heard of. For me, it's Carwell Gardner, Kurt Schultz, Brad Butler (hated he retired early) and Gabe Northern.
4_kidd_4 Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 Butch "Touchdown" Rolle Leon "Dr. Sack" Seals. And def Carwell Gradner for fighting Bryan Cox in the tunnel. Shout out to Larry Kinnebrew and Jamie Mueller.
Buffalo716 Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) Recently does Fred Jackson count No casual fan from anywhere but buffalo would know of him. And he certainly was no star when he arrived, he earned everything Edited August 29, 2017 by Buffalo716
Kelly the Dog Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 Frank Lewis Roland Hooks Jim Braxton Jerry Butler Charles Romes Butch Byrd Tony Greene
Royale with Cheese Posted August 29, 2017 Author Posted August 29, 2017 Recently does Fred Jackson count No casual fan from anywhere but buffalo would know of him I think Freddy is a possible Wall of Fame....I wouldn't count him.
Blokestradamus Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 Terrence McGee was probably the first Bills player that really excited me. Sadly, I missed out of his prime days as a KR.
Kelly the Dog Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 Terrence McGee was probably the first Bills player that really excited me. Sadly, I missed out of his prime days as a KR. Forgot McGee, one of my all time favorite players. Liked all of Ahmad Rashad, JD Hill and Bob Chandler, too.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 ....gonna say Frank Reich and Kenneth Davis.....neither was flashy...BOTH knew their backup roles....BUT....when you picked up the "Bullpen Phone", they both showed up..............
Buffalo716 Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 I think Freddy is a possible Wall of Fame....I wouldn't count him. I certainly agree. I wasn't sure where the line was for star or big name
Buffalo716 Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 ....gonna say Frank Reich and Kenneth Davis.....neither was flashy...BOTH knew their backup roles....BUT....when you picked up the "Bullpen Phone", they both showed up.............. Kenneth Davis is a good one
Runninrams Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 outsider's choice here. Fred Jackson, easily
Royale with Cheese Posted August 29, 2017 Author Posted August 29, 2017 Beebe is a good one. When the Bills played in the Super Bowl in Atlanta, my dad took me to the hotel the Bills were staying at so I could see the players in the lobby....I was 12. I probably got about 40 autographs....included OJ. Ralph Wilson had his arm around me during a picture. Beebe was walking by and my dad just said hi. Beebe stopped and talked with my dad for literally 20 minutes....just chit chatting. The coolest one was Pete Metzellars (sp?)....I went to get a drink from the gift shop and Pete was buying a book. I just said "Hi Mr. Metzellars, I'm a big fan of yours. Would you mind if you signed my card?" He signed my card, my hat, my Bills banner and took a pic with me. He then asked if I was reading any books right now and I said whatever the school makes me. He laughed a little. He had these round glasses and spoke very intelligently....I was taken back because he was a football player and at 12 years old, you don't think football players talk like that. He reminded me of a college professor with the elbow patches.
thebandit27 Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 Beebe is a good one. When the Bills played in the Super Bowl in Atlanta, my dad took me to the hotel the Bills were staying at so I could see the players in the lobby....I was 12. I probably got about 40 autographs....included OJ. Ralph Wilson had his arm around me during a picture. Beebe was walking by and my dad just said hi. Beebe stopped and talked with my dad for literally 20 minutes....just chit chatting. Beebe was like that all the time--he went to my church growing up. Almost made himself late for a game one Sunday because he got talking to a youth group
DC Tom Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 Damien Covington. John Holocek. Mark Pike. And Josh Reed (underrated downfield blocker). So the likes of Jim Kelly, Andre Reed, Bruce Smith, Kyle Williams, Joe D, Shaw etc.....wouldn't count. These are players that were contributors, may not have been a top contributor, but someone you always rooted for. Maybe someone that does all the dirty work and didn't get the accolades. Maybe players in which the casual NFL never even heard of. For me, it's Carwell Gardner, Kurt Schultz, Brad Butler (hated he retired early) and Gabe Northern. Gabe Northern? You were a fan of overpursuit, lack of edge containment, and general incompetence?
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 Is Antoine Winfield too high profile to count? Loved that guy.
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