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..... Tony Greene. The guy dominated the secondary when the Bills had nothing on defense (unless of course you consider Walt Patalski something.) He had several multiple interception games. He was so good in fact it justified keeping his brother - Donnie Greene - on the team, even though he wasn't that good.

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How can you start this thread without mentioning Coy Wire. :devil:

 

Remember what a hard hitter Kurt Schultz used to be. Not saying he was the greatest, but he was always good for one big hit per game.

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From Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Guess he was a two way player (fullback, not quarterback) at Michigan. I gotta go with George, Tony a close second.

 

An All-American at defensive back and fullback for Michigan State, the Spartan MVP in 1961 and 1962 and a member of the Spartan all-time defensive team, George Saimes joined the Buffalo Bills in 1963. He quickly developed into an outstanding safety and became a key member of the outstanding Bills defensive squads, which produced AFL Championships in 1964 and 1965. In that 1964 season, George had a career-high six interceptions and earned the first of his five AFL All-Star Game appearances. George achieved All-AFL honors five times, and he is a member of the all-time AFL Defensive Team.

 

Saimes anchored a hard-hitting Buffalo secondary during a Bills career which lasted until 1969. His career spanned the best of times and worst of times of the franchise, and his contributions have been recognized by selection to the Bills' Silver Anniversary All-Star team. Saimes joined former Bills Booker Edgerson and Coach Lou Saban in Denver in 1970 and concluded his NFL career as a Bronco in 1972.

 

Since 1984, Saimes has served as director of college scouting for the Washington Redskins. The high degree of success enjoyed by the Redskins in the past decade is surely a reflection on George's considerable scouting talents and contributions to that organization.

 

 

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From Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.  Guess he was a two way player (fullback, not quarterback) at Michigan.  I gotta go with George, Tony a close second.

 

An All-American at defensive back and fullback for Michigan State, the Spartan MVP in 1961 and 1962 and a member of the Spartan all-time defensive team, George Saimes joined the Buffalo Bills in 1963. He quickly developed into an outstanding safety and became a key member of the outstanding Bills defensive squads, which produced AFL Championships in 1964 and 1965. In that 1964 season, George had a career-high six interceptions and earned the first of his five AFL All-Star Game appearances. George achieved All-AFL honors five times, and he is a member of the all-time AFL Defensive Team.

 

Saimes anchored a hard-hitting Buffalo secondary during a Bills career which lasted until 1969. His career spanned the best of times and worst of times of the franchise, and his contributions have been recognized by selection to the Bills' Silver Anniversary All-Star team. Saimes joined former Bills Booker Edgerson and Coach Lou Saban in Denver in 1970 and concluded his NFL career as a Bronco in 1972.

 

Since 1984, Saimes has served as director of college scouting for the Washington Redskins. The high degree of success enjoyed by the Redskins in the past decade is surely a reflection on George's considerable scouting talents and contributions to that organization.

 

 

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I thought Steve Freeman was great, and though not the most gifted, very smart. I loved watching him play.

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One of my very favorite all-time Bills....

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Saimes. An All-AFL team safety. Drove Namath nuts. :devil:

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I thought Steve Freeman was great, and though not the most gifted, very smart. I loved watching him play.

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I'll take your Freeman and raise you a Bill Simpson...

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Leonard Smith was a favorite during his short tenure.

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Agreed. I sent him some football cards to sign and he sent them back within a week. Cool guy and loved his agresive style of play.

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I'll take your Freeman and raise you a Bill Simpson...

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That's not a raise, that's a downgrade. Bill Simpson was on the downside of his career, and had 6 int in 1980, but the entire secondary led the league. Adv. Freeman.

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