Phil The Thrill Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 Sal Maiorana of the Democrat and Chronicle releases his list of the top 100 players in Bills history. I can’t think of a better person to put this list together. Sal grew up as a fan in Buffalo and then started covering the Bills in the late 80’s as they went on their Super Bowl run. So essentially he’s been following the team the majority of his life. I am sure this list will spark some fun debate!
Rubes Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 Not an easy task to do that, and it should generate a lot of discussion, debate, and criticism, but overall a pretty good job. Mostly I'm disappointed not to see Tom Day on that list. I'd obviously move around several of the guys here and there, but he hit most of them.
billsbackto81 Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 The names are pretty spot on. The order in which they're in is debatable. Didn't see Takeo Spikes on there. Maybe I missed it, he should be though.
Phil The Thrill Posted August 18, 2019 Author Posted August 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: The names are pretty spot on. The order in which they're in is debatable. Didn't see Takeo Spikes on there. Maybe I missed it, he should be though. Yeah I also thought it was interesting to see players like Josh Reed and Roscoe Parrish on the list but not a Don Beebe And then you have very menial players like Mark Pike, Trey Teague, Chris Kelsey on the list who I don’t believe belong there. I think anything last the Top 25 players gets really tough
Beast Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 Gilmore above Reggie McKenzie? Give me a freaking break. 1
Another Fan Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 Can't argue with the number #1 spot. Perhaps I'm biased based on my avatar but I'd put Steve Christie ahead of Shady McCoy. Nice to see Leodis "My Man" get some respect. I know a certain fumble haunts him but overall he was a solid Bill for 8 or 9 years.
Phil The Thrill Posted August 18, 2019 Author Posted August 18, 2019 Just now, Another Fan said: Can't argue with the number #1 spot. Perhaps I'm biased based on my avatar but I'd put Steve Christie ahead of Shady McCoy. Nice to see Leodis "My Man" get some respect. I know a certain fumble haunts him but overall he was a solid Bill for 8 or 9 years. 1-3 are hard because I think that Kelly’s grit and toughness epitomized Buffalo and meant more to the Franchise. But I do think that as a player OJ Simpson should be given considering above Kelly only because he was the best running back in football. Now OJ and Bruce are tough. Both men were game changers and transformational players
Gugny Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Another Fan said: Can't argue with the number #1 spot. Perhaps I'm biased based on my avatar but I'd put Steve Christie ahead of Shady McCoy. Nice to see Leodis "My Man" get some respect. I know a certain fumble haunts him but overall he was a solid Bill for 8 or 9 years. Ditto on McKelvin. I loved the guy. 1
Another Fan Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) I went through that list again because I thought I might have missed him. Maybe I still did. Where was Frank Reich?? Edited August 18, 2019 by Another Fan
RussellDopeland Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) "89. Roscoe Parrish" "88. Charles Clay" "87. Rian Lindell" That's enough reading for me. Whoever compiled this list ought to be beaten with a rubber hose for rank stupidity. Edited August 18, 2019 by RussellDopeland 1
Gugny Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 Cookie in the top 10 is ridiculous. Flutie on the list, period, is ridiculous.
BubbaT Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) It was an interesting list. Obviously impossible to quantify. I go back to the early 60's with the team and what jumped out at me was that George Saimes was too low. In my opinion, he was the best safety in the history of the franchise. He may have been one of the greatest tacklers in NFL history. Those Bills defenses with Sestak, McDole, Dunaway, Day, Stratton, Jacobs, Saimes, Byrd and Edgerton et al were outstanding. Saimes is on the Bills Wall of fame for a reason. There is no way he should be in the 40's in the rankings. Just my 2 cents Edited August 18, 2019 by BubbaT
Phil The Thrill Posted August 18, 2019 Author Posted August 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, Gugny said: Ditto on McKelvin. I loved the guy. Personally or as a player? I think he was a serviceable #2 CB but that he never quite lived up to his 1st round selection. He never had better ball skills. He was always stride for stride with a receiver and in good position but couldn’t make a play on the ball. Only had 1-2 INT’s most years despite being picked on quite frequently.
Formerly Allan in MD Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 No Jack Kemp, or did I miss it? Tom Day and Ron McDole Strictly for entertainment value, "Dangerous" Dan McGrew (and his many snaps over the punter's head)
billsbackto81 Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 20 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: Yeah I also thought it was interesting to see players like Josh Reed and Roscoe Parrish on the list but not a Don Beebe And then you have very menial players like Mark Pike, Trey Teague, Chris Kelsey on the list who I don’t believe belong there. I think anything last the Top 25 players gets really tough He should definitely be on this list without question. It's not always about the numbers. The guys heart was as big as Rich Stadium. 2 minutes ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: No Jack Kemp, or did I miss it? Tom Day and Ron McDole Strictly for entertainment value, "Dangerous" Dan McGrew (and his many snaps over the punter's head) Kemp was #36
Another Fan Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: He should definitely be on this list without question. It's not always about the numbers. The guys heart was as big as Rich Stadium. Kemp was #36 Yeah agree. These types of lists are always subjective but that's crazy Beebe wasn't on it. Ditto Frank Reich imo Now that I went through that list again Norwood wasn't on it. Think he deserved a spot somewhere.
Gugny Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: Personally or as a player? I think he was a serviceable #2 CB but that he never quite lived up to his 1st round selection. He never had better ball skills. He was always stride for stride with a receiver and in good position but couldn’t make a play on the ball. Only had 1-2 INT’s most years despite being picked on quite frequently. As a player and personally. I think he was a very good CB. His weakness was that he didn't turn around to look for the ball. But he covered guys like glue. And his return game was solid, as well.
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Phil The Thrill said: I am sure this list will spark some fun debate! I am sure your thread is late to the party.
Phil The Thrill Posted August 18, 2019 Author Posted August 18, 2019 **** mods it looks like another thread was started. Any chance you can merge?
Formerly Allan in MD Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 Can we squeeze Frank Reich in there?
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