Mort Hendrickson Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Do you think Frank Reich should eventually be enshrined into the Bills Wall of Fame? He played a huge part in the franchise making it to 4 straight Superbowls. Who else from the early 90's squad do think will eventually make the Wall, other than the obvious team leaders? Cornelius? Kelso? Henry Jones? Phil Hanson? Beebe? Fina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester43 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 i suppose if you can make it up for a single historic performance, frank deservs it...but i think bennett and hanson deserve it more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep2evans Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 yeah reich should, but im guessing he wont. hansen should as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFaninNC Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 A Big YES from me, but I'm baised... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofiba Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 A Big YES from me, but I'm baised... 348522[/snapback] How are you biased? Related? Are you Frank Reich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdelma Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Ever hear the name Butch Byrd. Leads the team in picks and was an all star in the AFL. He's not on the Wall. Reich give me a frigging break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Reich? No. He's high on sentiment and low on production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFaninNC Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 How are you biased? Related? Are you Frank Reich? 348550[/snapback] He's a friend of mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Ever hear the name Butch Byrd. Leads the team in picks and was an all star in the AFL. He's not on the Wall. Reich give me a frigging break 348552[/snapback] I agree, I think Byrd is waaaaaay overdue. But I also think Frank deserves to be up there...it was not just for one game, but the way he worked his entire stint in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 i suppose if you can make it up for a single historic performance, frank deservs it...but i think bennett and hanson deserve it more. 348504[/snapback] Reich was much more than that one game- he always played like that when given the chance. I don't think he should make the wall, but I think the 1990-1993 teams should get a collective spot on the wall. He just didnt play enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdelma Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Cookie, joe cribbs, Reggie Mckenzie before reich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 No way. Career back-up does not belong on the wall. That is for special players. Frank Reich was a very good guy, teammate and utility infielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 I was a big Frank Reich fan when he was a Bill, mainly because he was such a high quality person, but I don't think he did anywhere near enough to be considered for the wall of fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFaninNC Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 And he's such a humble guy I doubt he'd accept that honor if it was bestowed upon him. Frank might have been a "career backup" but he also could have left the Bills for a starting job during the early 90's. He might not be wall material, but if you have sons, you want them to grow up and act like Frank Reich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art in PNS Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 No But I'd support a plaque or some other recognition for his service and accomplishments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loadofmularkey Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Do you think Frank Reich should eventually be enshrined into the Bills Wall of Fame? He played a huge part in the franchise making it to 4 straight Superbowls. Who else from the early 90's squad do think will eventually make the Wall, other than the obvious team leaders? Cornelius? Kelso? Henry Jones? Phil Hanson? Beebe? Fina? 348497[/snapback] It would be sentimental for Reich to go up on the Wall, but I don't think it would be right to do based on one game (however incredible that one game was ). Ultimately, you just can't put a career 2nd string QB up there. Same thing with Beebe...nice player, but considered 2nd tier on those teams. I think Phil Hansen should and will make it up there eventually...he fits the same mold as Talley, Richer, and Hull, all of whom have gone up in recent years. Fina doesn't stand a chance in hell. A jerky personality and an incredibly mediocre career with very few highlights will keep him off. Might as well put Lonnie Johnson up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradRiter Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Seriously? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 As much as I like Frank Reich, my answer is no. The Wall is reserved for those who changed the face of the franchise (the exception is Bob Kalsu, who was killed in Vietnam). However, Frank Reich was an important part of those teams: besides The Comeback, he was always available as a reliever. He never sulked being behind Kelly; in fact, Reich and Jim Kelly were supposedly friends. Sure there was competition between the two, but you never heard Frank Reich complain of his backup status. It was only when the NFL expanded that he left for the Carolina Panthers. I'm not sure someone who couldn't check his ego as much as Frank Reich did could be a backup QB...even to a Hall of Famer...for nine years. And share in the joys and sorrows of four straight Super Bowl appearances. Regarding his personality, I don't think it's any coincidence that Reich is a devout Christian and president of the seminary he will be graduating from this weekend. He really "walks the walk", so to speak. The NFL could definitely use about a thousand more Frank Reichs. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 No. 348516[/snapback] ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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