Jerry Hughes’ Last Regular Season Home Game?

[Coach Tuesday]

Haven’t seen any media coverage about it so I thought I’d start a thread.  Good possibility tomorrow is Jerry Hughes’ last regular season game as a member of the Bills.  Since arriving in Buffalo in 2013 in a trade for crummy linebacker Kelvin Shephard, Hughes has been a mainstay of the Bills’ defense.  He has 52.5 sacks in 143 games, tied with Cornelius Bennett for 4th in team history.  Half a sack tomorrow will put him solely in possession of 4th place on the franchise list - seems doable with a rookie QB and shaky o-line.

 

Though Jerry’s play has fallen off somewhat this year, he deserves to be recognized as one of the better defensive players of his era and certainly of the last 25 years of Bills football.  He rarely missed a snap and brought energy on nearly every play, even though he still can be counted for around one boneheaded play (late hit, early jump) per game.  He notoriously doesn’t draw flags and fought referees as often as he fought offensive tackles.  He was a standout player during the back half of the Drought - one of the few guys who continued to fight when many of his teammates had given up on the season.  And he was here to experience the Revival along with Kyle Williams (who sits at 5th on the franchise sack list).

 

Jerry, if tomorrow is your last regular season home game, thanks for the memories - you were a pleasure to watch and your energy will be missed.

[thenorthremembers]

He had a strip sack of Tannehill 4 or so years ago that was one of the best defensive efforts Ive ever seen.

 

Good on ya Jerry.  

[Patience]

 

This is what comes to mind when I think of Hughes's best play as a Bill.  Beats, and then gets held by, the best LT in the game at the time (and one of the best ever).  Proceeds to track down the ball carrier, strip it, and run it in for a TD.  Just incredible.  

[DJB]

Father time has unfortunately caught up with him. 

[Beast]

A Buffalo Bill forever.

[NewEra]

♥️ 💙 My man, Jerry Hughes. 💙 ♥️ 

 

I feel that he’ll be back for one more if we don’t win the SB this year.  McD wants a vet in every room and the DE room will be without one come FA.  

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

How about these moves? One of my favorite Hughes moments. Broncos/Bills 2020 TD return:

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gBnCP1r7Y04

 

[TBBills]

8 minutes ago, Patience said:

 

This is what comes to mind when I think of Hughes's best play as a Bill.  Beats, and then gets held by, the best LT in the game at the time (and one of the best ever).  Proceeds to track down the ball carrier, strip it, and run it in for a TD.  Just incredible.  

Gilmore's look back is the same as when he gives up a TD... I wonder if he thought for a second he gave up a TD.

Edited January 8, 2022 by TBBills

[gonzo1105]

He won’t be back next year he’s barely hanging on as is right now 

[WotAGuy]

He’s gotta have the record for most pressures without a sack. I can’t figure how he doesn’t have more sacks. If we had Jerry in his prime right now….

 

Its going to be difficult to get more sacks next year - Mario and Jerry are not going to do it and I don’t see the Bills spending in FA for someone decent. 
 

I think they will run with AJ, Rousseau, and Boogie and see if they can break out. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

Pretty amazing to see him mature. When he first got here, he would commit like at least 2-3 super dumb penalties per game. Was a bit of a hot head. 
 

Seems like he really matured and became a true process guy.

 

BTW, i saw Kelvin Sheppard the other day on TV— he is an assistant coach for the Lions.

[shane nelson]

Despite too many dumb penalties, an impact player who gave us his all.  If father has caught up so be it.  He will be missed.  The Hughes for Shephard trade is one of the greatest in Bills history.  Let's hope he beats Bennetts's record by 4.  Oh and thank you Indy for the greatest trade in Bills history.  

[BuffaloBillyG]

Jerry had a great career here. Sadly, I do believe it's time to part ways. Glad the was here to experience a bit of team success. Wish Kyle Williams would have been around and extra couple years to be a part of it.

[stuvian]

This trade was probably Buddy Knox' best transaction as Bills GM. Hughes has been incredibly productive and consistent. We are fortunate to have had him throughout his prime. 

[NewEra]

15 minutes ago, WotAGuy said:

He’s gotta have the record for most pressures without a sack. I can’t figure how he doesn’t have more sacks. If we had Jerry in his prime right now….

 

Its going to be difficult to get more sacks next year - Mario and Jerry are not going to do it and I don’t see the Bills spending in FA for someone decent. 
 

I think they will run with AJ, Rousseau, and Boogie and see if they can break out. 

they may be the top 3 snap count DEs but McD WILL have a solid vet in that DE room.  Count on it.  He’s a vocal leader on this team.  He’s not just a pass rusher on this team. He’s more.  

[BuffaloBill]

47 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said:

Haven’t seen any media coverage about it so I thought I’d start a thread.  Good possibility tomorrow is Jerry Hughes’ last regular season game as a member of the Bills.  Since arriving in Buffalo in 2013 in a trade for crummy linebacker Kelvin Shephard, Hughes has been a mainstay of the Bills’ defense.  He has 52.5 sacks in 143 games, tied with Cornelius Bennett for 4th in team history.  Half a sack tomorrow will put him solely in possession of 4th place on the franchise list - seems doable with a rookie QB and shaky o-line.

 

Though Jerry’s play has fallen off somewhat this year, he deserves to be recognized as one of the better defensive players of his era and certainly of the last 25 years of Bills football.  He rarely missed a snap and brought energy on nearly every play, even though he still can be counted for around one boneheaded play (late hit, early jump) per game.  He notoriously doesn’t draw flags and fought referees as often as he fought offensive tackles.  He was a standout player during the back half of the Drought - one of the few guys who continued to fight when many of his teammates had given up on the season.  And he was here to experience the Revival along with Kyle Williams (who sits at 5th on the franchise sack list).

 

Jerry, if tomorrow is your last regular season home game, thanks for the memories - you were a pleasure to watch and your energy will be missed.

 

 

I certainly hope Jerry has a chance to retire as a Bill. Maybe he comes back in a more limited role on a lower contract. Hard to say because he would have to agree that the time for this has come. He has had his bumps in the road but no doubt he has been a great Bill. Talk about a winning trade for Buffalo. I wish Jerry nothing but the best in his upcoming days and decisions.

[noacls]

Good riddance. Average of 4.64 sacks per year over the last 7 years. Also don't forget the all stupid penalties. All time overrated Bill. 

[Matt_In_NH]

I wont be surprised if he gets resigned

[Ross Murdock]

For a few years Hughes was one of the few star players on the Bills, whom opposing players also respected. He was the star of our defense. His worse trait was false starts during the worst possible times. A  true Bill though. I still think the Bills might keep him as a solid backup, for about $3M. If he's done, I'll remember him fondly.  

[Freddie's Dead]

Jerry Hughes is the only player ever who was penalized for celebrating a good play by a teammate, by slapping the teammate in the helmet.  PF for unnecessary roughness.  I hope Jerry sticks around for one more year.  The refs have started calling the holding when Jerry is held, so the embargo may finally be lifted. 

Edited January 8, 2022 by Freddie's Dead