Interesting Eric Moulds stat

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

IDK why I never knew this or heard it brought up before on this forum, but Eric Moulds has the all-time receiving yard record in the playoffs. He put up 240 yards during 98 wildcard against the Dolphins. Absolutely insane. I knew Moulds was very very good during his heyday, but I have done a deep dive into his career (I tend to spend the offseasons watching old Bills games and also specific Buffalo legends) and I didn’t realize the sheer dominance he had when given decent QB play.
 

By no means was he a slouch, he’s 5 yards short of a 10k career, but this guy really could’ve been up there with Reed/ Largent/ Reggie Wayne/ Holt. Those guys all had HOF passers. Are there any other examples of players like Moulds who had atrocious QBs and never achieved their full potential? Or players with crappy supporting casts in general that were much better than fans give them credit for ? 
 

Then on the other end we have Gabe Davis with the most receiving Touchdowns in a playoff game (who can forget that?) Too bad he couldn’t stop dropping the ball. Gabe Davis could’ve been a Wayne Chrebet/Ed McCaffrey type legend in Western NY. Not insane stats, but some legendary plays and a long-tenured career & go-to target for Josh Allen. His toe-tap catches in a VERY close game against the Phillip Rivers-led Colts were instrumental in the Bills first playoff win in 25 years. A very important player that helped spark the Bills as a major force in the NFL. 

 

[Whkfc]

Moulds was a monster unfortunately he was stuck between Kelly and Josh. He had Flutie and Johnson. He also took a little while to develop he didn't take off really until year 3. The Bills used him primarily as a returner. But he had a 4/5 year run where he and Marv Sr may have been the best 2 wr in football.

Edited 3 hours ago by Whkfc

[Sweats]

I remember when the fans were all saying he was a bust, but when he finally "broke out", wow he hit the ground running.

 

He was beautiful to watch........kind of reminded me of a cross between a Drew Pearson and a Lynn Swann somewhat.

[Whkfc]

1 minute ago, Sweats said:

I remember when the fans were all saying he was a bust, but when he finally "broke out", wow he hit the ground running.

 

He was beautiful to watch........kind of reminded me of a cross between a Drew Pearson and a Lynn Swann somewhat.

I think of him as more physical like an AJ Brown. But with better speed.

[Pete]

Moulds, Chandler, Reed, Butler,Lofton, Frank Lewis, Dobenion, Evans- the Bills have had some great Wide Receivers.  Moulds might be the best IMO.  If only Moulds could have played with Josh. Both can go through or around defenders.  Both, big, fast, physical, and punishing.    They would be unstoppable.

[Royale with Cheese]

16 minutes ago, Whkfc said:

I think of him as more physical like an AJ Brown. But with better speed.

That’s how I view it.  Better speed and could jump higher.

[The Jokeman]

22 minutes ago, Sweats said:

I remember when the fans were all saying he was a bust, but when he finally "broke out", wow he hit the ground running.

 

He was beautiful to watch........kind of reminded me of a cross between a Drew Pearson and a Lynn Swann somewhat.

AJ Brown to me combines Moulds size, strength and speed, TO also kinda fits the type too. 

[SoCal Deek]

55 minutes ago, The Jokeman said:

AJ Brown to me combines Moulds size, strength and speed, TO also kinda fits the type too. 

I was thinking TO as well. I remember him as a bigger beast of a WR in an era that featured leaner, faster guys. Does anyone know how his actual measurables compare to current guys? 

[Steptide]

Gives me hope for guys like Coleman. It's rare someone gets drafted and just puts up crazy numbers. I know it happens, but not common 

[nosejob]

7 minutes ago, Steptide said:

Gives me hope for guys like Coleman. It's rare someone gets drafted and just puts up crazy numbers. I know it happens, but not common 

Didn't he train with Moulds? Thought i heard that.

[Don Otreply]

2 minutes ago, nosejob said:

Didn't he train with Moulds? Thought i heard that.

It was Shakir that trains with Moulds, 

[ChevyVanMiller]

In a related note, Moulds also holds the all-time record for number of annual Father's Day cards received from children whose mothers were strippers.

 

#keepyourdaughtersoffofthepole 

[MJS]

Moulds was my favorite player as a kid. He was so good. He was a fall of fame talent, and a good QB would have put him there.

[MJS]

31 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

I was thinking TO as well. I remember him as a bigger beast of a WR in an era that featured leaner, faster guys. Does anyone know how his actual measurables compare to current guys? 

He was 6'2" and 225 lbs. TO was an inch taller and the same weight. AJ Brown is an inch shorter and the same weight. Moulds ran a 4.5 40 time, and AJ Brown ran a 4.49. TO didn't run one at the combine. So, those guys a good comparison.

[BillsPride12]

I remember back in T.O's prime he was asked who he thought the best receivers in the NFL were and he said himself, Randy Moss and then said Eric Moulds who he also thought was the most underrated receiver in the game.  Always thought that was pretty cool

[nosejob]

7 minutes ago, ChevyVanMiller said:

In a related note, Moulds also holds the all-time record for number of annual Father's Day cards received from children whose mothers were strippers.

 

#keepyourdaughtersoffofthepole 

This is total BS!   Signed... Travis Henry

[Capco]

Moulds would score between "Very Good" and "Elite" on pretty much every category for rating a WR.  Size, speed, strength, quickness, agility, catching, blocking, route running, etc.  

Jack of all trades, and master of a few.  

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

Sort of funny, but there was a time when the knock on Moulds was that he only played great in even-numbered years.  His best years were 1998, 2000, 2002, and 2004. 😀

[Beast]

A poor man’s Terrell Owens.

[Matt_In_NH]

He was unstoppable that day