HopsGuy Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 I didn't see this posted, so here it is. FO: What player improved the most, on any of your teams, compared to how good he was when you first acquired him? Bill Polian: On our team here in Indianapolis, I would say cornerback Kelvin Hayden. On our team in Carolina, I would say running back Anthony Johnson and wide receiver Mushin Muhammad. On our team in Buffalo, I would say future Hall of Famer Andre Reed. Nice.
TavernontheTracks Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 Polians still the best talent evaluater in the game and hes nothing but class all the way.
lets_go_bills Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 Polian is a great football mind. He knows how to build 'em. But for the record, Jim Kelly MADE Andre Reed.
Steely Dan Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 Polian is a great football mind. He knows how to build 'em. But for the record, Jim Kelly MADE Andre Reed. Did you ever see Andre Reed play?
TavernontheTracks Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 "But for the record, Jim Kelly MADE Andre Reed." Honestly, how many hall of fame caliber receivers havent had great QB's man?
Steely Dan Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 "But for the record, Jim Kelly MADE Andre Reed." Honestly, how many hall of fame caliber receivers havent had great QB's man? C'mon, Kelly's the one who made all of those RAC yards for him.
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 Polian is a great football mind. He knows how to build 'em. But for the record, Jim Kelly MADE Andre Reed. Not trying to diss Jimbo in anyway, but Reed was good no matter who the QB was. He caught 3 tds in the Comeback game from Frank Reich. He was one of the best run after the catch receivers of all time. Give a legend some respect.
ROCCEO Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 Seriously Reed was dynamite with the ball in his hands, not like Devin Hester is but in his own unique way.
Lori Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 Not trying to diss Jimbo in anyway, but Reed was good no matter who the QB was. He caught 3 tds in the Comeback game from Frank Reich. He was one of the best run after the catch receivers of all time. Give a legend some respect. Word for word. Whenever someone wants to argue against Reed's Hall of Fame credentials, claiming he was merely a complementary player on a great team, I just tell 'em to watch the second half of the Houston game. Thurman? On the bench with a hip pointer. Kelly? In street clothes. Reed? Out there getting the job done, with catch after critical catch.
BillsVet Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 Word for word. Whenever someone wants to argue against Reed's Hall of Fame credentials, claiming he was merely a complementary player on a great team, I just tell 'em to watch the second half of the Houston game. Thurman? On the bench with a hip pointer. Kelly? In street clothes. Reed? Out there getting the job done, with catch after critical catch. Great point Lori. It's also noteworthy that Reed didn't always have great complementary receivers. As an example, statistically 1989 and 1994 were his best seasons. In both seasons, the receiver second to him in receptions was Thurman Thomas. In 89 Flip Johnson was second among receivers with 25 catches. For 94, Bill Brooks was second among WR's with 42 catches. Most certainly Reed benefitted from Metzelaars, but I think it's safe to say Reed did a lot on his own.
VOR Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 Had Andre played on the 49'ers instead of Rice... But I still can't get over him hearing footsteps in the Giants game. Those drops were killer.
lets_go_bills Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 Did you ever see Andre Reed play? I stand by my statement. Kelly was so good, he made everyone a lot better.
stinky finger Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 I stand by my statement. Kelly was so good, he made everyone a lot better. Yep.....and he's got the conference championship rings to prove it.
K-9 Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 Had Andre played on the 49'ers instead of Rice... But I still can't get over him hearing footsteps in the Giants game. Those drops were killer. No doubt he had the jitters. He was getting the sh*t kicked out of him EVERY play whether or not the ball was intended for him or not. Still, that block he made to spring TT on his TD run made up for a lot of the drops. I wish we had a receiver who could block like Andre. It's critical to the run game. Just ask the Steelers. GO BILLS!!!
My Friends Call Me Tebucky Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 If anybody really thinks Kelly "made" Reed, they're on crack. It was as symbiotic a relationship as I've ever seen in sports.
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