John Gianelli

In Bills all time quarterback ratings, I always put Kemp at the top. Yes, there were fewer teams in the league. Yes, his stats would be laughed at today. But he won two championships, in convincing fashion, without a lot of great offensive weapons. Fans under the age of 65 just can't understand the feeling of watching your quarterback lead you to the promised land--twice.

Agree with Gogolak!

I was there in the end zone, too. But I don't remember which end zone it was!

Haven't read the whole thread, but has anyone mentioned Home Run Throwback yet???

Thanks. Now it makes more sense.

Anyone remember Tom Ruud? 1st round draft choice in 1975. Tom Ruud played 5 seasons for the Bills and Bengals. He played but didn't record a tackle! I mentioned Ruud below. He was a 1st round pick. Played 5 years for the Bills and Bengals and didn't record a single tackle!

I'm pretty sure we beat them in the 90s.

If you count 1966, they're 1-4.

He would be taking so many fewer late hits, and his receivers would be so much more free to run, that I bet he would excel.

I think he'd hand off to Cookie Gilchrist, and it would look like a combination of Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley.

Two rings. Need I say more? Two rings. Kemp had two rings. I doubt any of his teammates would have said that. Who built the foundation for what we're watching today. And, he brought Buffalo two championships.

Good point, but were any of those USFL teams merged into the NFL? I haven't enjoyed such a good back-and-forth since debate club in 8th grade. Should I ask who the greatest Bills coach of all time is? You can guess my answer, Lou Saban. I don't think I'd get as much pushback on that.

I hope you've had the experience of having the team you root for win the last game of their season. I have. It's better than saying your QB had great talent, or great stats.

I was actually considering him.

Good question. Kemp had a very strong arm, and could run. Tough as nails. Wasn't the most accurate passer. But a great leader. To whom would you compare him?