2ForMacAdoo

In one of my sports-starved, Covid-19 era moments, I watched an old Youtube video of Randy Smith's 1978 MVP all-star game just a couple of weeks ago. What a great ambassador for Buffalo. Local boy makes good. Ernie D may have been a defensive liability but sweet Jesus what a passer. It was like he had eyes in the back of his head. Loved Garfield Heard before he was traded for John Shumate. My dad and I used to joke that Gar arched the ball so high that he would forget where the ball was going! (just the opposite of Ken Charles who may have had the flattest shot I've ever seen in the NBA.) Terrific defender. Gosh, I'm waxing nostalgic now about the Aud, Bryce. We too used to sit up in the nosebleed, Orange section too! Yes, they were high up but gave you a great perspective of the game. I loved the Aud more than the modern, cookie cutter arenas today. Do you remember Danny Neavereth, the public address announcer? "That's TWO for MAC-ADOOO". McAdoo is indeed still alive. And yes, the side burns were a classic trademark of his. Not too long ago, the Buffalo News did an extended interview of Paul Snyder, the local owner who sold the Braves to Kentucky Fried Chicken mogul John Y Brown (and future husband of the late Phyllis George). Interesting tidbit: in it, Snyder describes how to this day, McAdoo has tried to purchase a framed action photo of himself from Snyder but which he doesn't want to give up! Snyder basically tries to exonerate himself saying that the real problem was the Braves having to play second fiddle to the Sabres when it came to scheduling. I cried for weeks following the move to San Diego as if I had lost a family member. In some ways, I think I've never recovered from that trauma lol. Even with the Pegulas firmly entrenched as owners of the Bills, I still worry about them being moved to a bigger market. Small market blues.

Glad that you were there to enjoy that epic game and moment too, Bryce. (Hey, I love your user name too; those were the days!) McAdoo was indeed amazing. I call him a Kevin Durant before KD's time. Yes, he led the league in scoring 3 consecutive years (one year 34.5 per game and that was before the 3 point shot.). Had the 3 point shot existed back then, he may well have averaged 40 a game. He could shoot the eyes out of the ball and from way downtown too. Do you remember local Buff State boy, Randy Smith? Could have been a professional soccer player, as fast as Russell Westbrook. Amazing athlete. RIP to Randy.

Benny Williams was my favorite childhood player. After one game I still remember going with my dad down to the tunnel where the players head back to the locker room. I distinctly recall shouting down to him at the top of my lungs, "YAZ-OOO city" as I always loved the unusual name of his hometown. Will never forget him looking up with his classic, big smile, pumping his fist in the air with pride! Great memories.

I echo your sentiments, FredEx. I was as big a Braves fan as they come (as evidenced by my 2ForMacAdoo name). Dad shared season tickets with 3 other families so we essentially went to 10 home games a year. I was scarred for life when the Braves were moved (and have feared ever since that the same fate would befall the Bills). I cannot stomach even the name John Y Brown.

That blocked FG return for the TD against Denver in 1990 was epic. We were sitting in the opposite endzone and I don't ever remember screamimg any louder at any Bills game (or any sports event for that matter) his entire 80 yard run down the sideline. As the great Van Miller would say, it was pandemonium, fandemonium. At the end of that run, I don't know who was more gassed, Cornelius or us! To me, Cornelius was an elite football player and put that team over the top. He is more deserving than Talley to be on the Wall and for me it isn't even close. Playmaker.

This. Do you remember the talent-less days that Brian Moorman was our best player? It feels great that our punter is our weak point if we have to have one.

I see the biggest difference with this regime is that we select players in free agency and the draft not to make a splash or bring in the sexiest, flashiest players but to find culture fits and just good football players. Epenesa's 5.1 40 or 3 cone drill aren't going to wow anyone but look at his college production and track record. He's just a good, solid football player.

This is a trip down memory lane. Thanks for posting man. We shared season tickets with 3 other families and the 10 home games a year we went to was where dad and I really bonded. I will never forget our ritual of high-fiving after McAdoo's patented jump shots from way down town and after PA announcer Danny Neavereth would celebrate: 'That's TWO for MACaDOOOO!!! Also loved local boy, Buff State star Randy Smith. Those were truly the days!

Dobbins would be the ideal complement to Motor. Unfortunately the Dolphins LOVE him and will nab him with the third of their 3 first round picks. He'll be long gone by #54.

Wow, he's got Brandon Aiyuk at #149! That would make him a 5th rounder when many have speculated that the Bills could trade up to secure him in the 2nd.

Wait, Robert Foster made the Pro Bowl this year?! If true, I fee l like I've been living under a rock. You're sure about that?

This. I'd also rather have Tremaine Edmunds for the long haul. My guess is 'Maine is going to get CJ Mosley money when his time comes due. You cannot sign them all and there is no way they give crazy $$ to Milano making it impossible to extend 'Maine.

Agreed. The 2 questions are: 1) at what cost? Under no circumstance am I giving up a 1st rounder in 2021. Most is a 1st, 2nd and perhaps 5th THIS year. 2) How far does that get us? From 22 to 10? From 22 to 15?

After the Jags placed the franchise tag on Ngakoue, basic supply and demand economics for ascending free agent DEs means good news for Shaq. Some team will pay him WELL above 5/50 and that team will not be the Bills.

You sir, win the prize for best post of the day. Could not have said it any better. He is my dream pick, the guy who would give us our Tyreek Hill that gives DCs nightmares preparing for.

Except the Cheatriots already traded that 2nd rounder for Sanu. They'd have to give up their 23rd overall 1st rounder to be in the Diggs sweepstakes. Just don't see that happening.

Wait a minute. I thought Tredavious was the goalie coach, no?

Love the Ritchie reference BuffaloRebound.

Thanks for posting this. In the long off season, it's great to see anything Bills-related that we can get our hands on.

Let's hope that Goodell deprives the Cheatriots of their #24 overall pick because of their latest scandal (filming the Bungles' sideline).

Heitz, what a beautiful tribute that was with Veronica and the kids. Would not have missed it for anything in the world. So grateful to Dad for getting me addicted to this team and allowing me to meet so many people who share this love and passion for our Bills.

Nope, Houston is and it's not even close.

As the greatest fan ever of Danny Neavereth's "That's 2 for McAdoo", this brought back memories. And not good ones. The beginning of the end for my other beloved Buffalo sports team. Nevertheless, I appreciate your knowledge, Kelly.

Giants have invested big time in their OLine: they gave a monster contract to Nate Solder last year, drafted Will Hernandez high and traded for Kevin Zeitler (part of the mega OBJ deal). That's a very solid OLine.

This. As usual this is the last chance for him so he will fall in line and get paid by someone else next year so Cheatriots get a compensatory pick in 2021. The Hoodie is playing chess while the rest of the NFL is playing checkers.