major Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Jim Kelly's first game in Buffalo was amazing. The crowd was pumped and Kelly delivered. Even in his first game, we knew we had something special Seriously, the only other QB in Buffalo that had the "it" factor since Kelly was Doug Flutie. I am ready for a QB to come into Buffalo with that same "it" factor that Kelly showed in his first performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Jim Kelly's first game in Buffalo was amazing. The crowd was pumped and Kelly delivered. Even in his first game, we knew we had something special Seriously, the only other QB in Buffalo that had the "it" factor since Kelly was Doug Flutie. I am ready for a QB to come into Buffalo with that same "it" factor that Kelly showed in his first performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvi_jcy9A1I...feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flomoe Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I was at that game and the atmosphere was amazing. Just a sign of great things to come. The Bills need an influential leader like that again. You could see from the moment Kelly came out of the tunnel during the introductions, that, that was his team. I completely disagree on the Flutie "it" thing but the "it" is what this team needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 cool vid! must'a been a nice feeling! notes- wolford's rookie yr, white unis at home, nice Reed 1-handed catch for TD, and nice red endzones! forgot how tall Metzelaars was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 That last TD to Metzelaars looked almost exactly like Montana-to-Clark. Damn -- those were the good old days. I'd like to be that excited about our team again one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murra Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 The crowd can get so into games in Buffalo if we just have something to cheer about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrocles Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I forgot how mobile Kelly was... He really could move around in the pocket as he sensed the pressure to give himself more time. He was never a scrambler, but he was pretty elusive in the pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Couldn't watch the video at work, but I remember it fondly. A 1yd. pass to Bell, the birth of Kelly to Reed and the fall down/get up/roll right/ toss to Metz. My Dad and I got in an arguement a couple weeks earlier when the USFL folded. Dad: "Did you hear what he wants?!? $8 miilion!! No one's worth that kind of money" Me: "Pay him!! He'll bring us to the promised land!" Turns out, he was a bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 More fans need to watch these old Kelly Videos so they can remember what REAL QB talent looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 More fans need to watch these old Kelly Videos so they can remember what REAL QB talent looks like. How many years did Kelly warmup/er play in the WFL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I live in florida and watched alot of Gator games. I am tellin y'all that Tim Tebow has it. Two national titles and a heisman trophey speak for themselves. IF he still on the board late 1st or early second trade up and get him. He the leader that the Bills need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murra Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I live in florida and watched alot of Gator games. I am tellin y'all that Tim Tebow has it. Two national titles and a heisman trophey speak for themselves. IF he still on the board late 1st or early second trade up and get him. He the leader that the Bills need. If you think Maybin was a reach, wait until we waste a top ten pick on Tebow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombstone56 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 THE "KELLY MOMENT " that sticks in my head is when the crowd realized that the BILLS were playing the no huddle ,there wasnt one person sitting from that second till the end of the game ,,,,,,,,and it was only the first QUARTER!!! no one sat down much for the next several years ,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'd forgotten how mobile he was. I hadn't forgotten the cheap shot from Klecko went uncontested. The thinking was since he had trashed the oline before coming here, they didn't bother sticking up for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 How many years did Kelly warmup/er play in the WFL? It was the USFL...WFL was in the 70's. Anyway he played two spectacular seasons with the Houston Gamblers before coming to the Bills in 86. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I was there as a wee lad of 7. Second Bills game ever. I was also at the opener in '85 vs. Chargers. Unreal. Bills wore whites at home if I recall correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 If you think Maybin was a reach, wait until we waste a top ten pick on Tebow. Top ten in the second round is where I would take him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Just me, or do his thrown balls look wobbly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 But I thought a QB needed at least 4 years of starting (without ever being yanked for poor play) before we could decide if he has "It" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConradDobler Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hard to believe that Hank Bullough was the coach for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxelRipper Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 But I thought a QB needed at least 4 years of starting (without ever being yanked for poor play) before we could decide if he has "It" what about being benched for injury and not winning since (aka the last 2 season starters) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las Vegas Calling... Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I remember that game. Van Miller stated "Buffalo, we have a quarterback!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Just me, or do his thrown balls look wobbly? The ones over the middle did. Wasn't sure if the first one was batted but the next few looked the same. He was great either way. Maybe the lame duck put it where only his receiver could get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 It was the USFL...WFL was in the 70's. Anyway he played two spectacular seasons with the Houston Gamblers before coming to the Bills in 86. Those two seasons running the Run and Shoot offense with Mouse Davis can't be over-emphasized in terms of what it did for Kelly's development. He really learned how to read defenses and by the time Marchibroda got him it was just a question of polishing the rough edges. I'm not convinced Kelly becomes the QB he became if he had signed with the Bills in '83. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finknottle Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Those two seasons running the Run and Shoot offense with Mouse Davis can't be over-emphasized in terms of what it did for Kelly's development. He really learned how to read defenses and by the time Marchibroda got him it was just a question of polishing the rough edges. I'm not convinced Kelly becomes the QB he became if he had signed with the Bills in '83. GO BILLS!!! Can't agree enough. The Run and Shoot developed his decision-making skills, and playing on an expansion team solidified his leadership skills. If he had gone to a veteren team where he sat for a year or two, and was constantly taught to play it safe, don't blow it, and let the rest of the team win the game, who knows how he would have turned out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offyourocker Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Man, this looks awesome. Sadly for me I moved to the US and became a Bills Fan in 94. I hope I get to experience something like this someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 THE "KELLY MOMENT " that sticks in my head is when the crowd realized that the BILLS were playing the no huddle ,there wasnt one person sitting from that second till the end of the game ,,,,,,,,and it was only the first QUARTER!!! no one sat down much for the next several years ,, '90 Opener vs. Colts and rookie QB Jeff George. Actually, an extension from the previous years' playoff loss @ Cleveland. You're right. My seat became a table for my beer and gear for the next 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Jim Kelly's first game in Buffalo was amazing. The crowd was pumped and Kelly delivered. Even in his first game, we knew we had something special Seriously, the only other QB in Buffalo that had the "it" factor since Kelly was Doug Flutie. I am ready for a QB to come into Buffalo with that same "it" factor that Kelly showed in his first performance. amazing how most bills fans just continue to live in the past, like most b lo's in general... wishing and hoping they could turn back time... Ralph/the bills will be gone from WNY before anything like those teams come again (unfortunately). this is the nfl of 2010, not 1990. the bills are a doormat and will be for at least a couple more years, no matter what they do. Jets, Phins, Pats will all be very good next year. and we get to play steelers, packers, vikings, et al. prob. 4-5 wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I remember the cameras kept showing a sign a fan brought that said KELLY IS GOD. One of the two funniest signs ever brought to a bills game. Anyone remember what the other one was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StamerforPrez Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvi_jcy9A1I...feature=related One thing that immediately stuck out to me was his vision down the field. On his first completion to reed there was a check down that i was sure he wasn't going to go to, but then i realized I wasn't watching trent. Also, cool to see the first few kelly to reeds ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I remember the cameras kept showing a sign a fan brought that said KELLY IS GOD. One of the two funniest signs ever brought to a bills game. Anyone remember what the other one was. Well, I'm sure it's not the one you're thinking of and it really isn't that funny but I remember it because they made the fans take it down during the 1st quarter. In the '88 opener someone hung a sign that read "Bruce Smith is a man of Substance." An obvious reference to his four game suspension for substance abuse to open that season. If memory serves it was against the Vikings and Thurman served notice he was going to be a force in his rookie year despite Marve's reluctance to play rookies. Ironically, we went 4-0 during Bruce's absence only to lose our first game upon his return. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdelma Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 How many times did the Bills wear White at Home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobesBLO13 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 How many times did the Bills wear White at Home? It was before my time but I'd love to see them go back to whites at home with the throwbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Well, I'm sure it's not the one you're thinking of and it really isn't that funny but I remember it because they made the fans take it down during the 1st quarter. In the '88 opener someone hung a sign that read "Bruce Smith is a man of Substance." An obvious reference to his four game suspension for substance abuse to open that season. If memory serves it was against the Vikings and Thurman served notice he was going to be a force in his rookie year despite Marve's reluctance to play rookies. Ironically, we went 4-0 during Bruce's absence only to lose our first game upon his return. GO BILLS!!! I was thinking 'WE'RE BAAAA-AAACK, DEAL WITH IT AMERICA" 93 AFC Championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Kelly lost his first game. He sucked and should have been cut right there. Hey, did anyone catch Marv Albert's comment about the "suspect" O-line? Hull, Wolford, Ritcher, Devlin!! These guys are all-time Bills greats! But in 1986 they were considered crappy. Something to keep in mind the next time we get the urge to pass judgement on a player after one quarter. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousetrap08 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I was at that game and the atmosphere was amazing. Just a sign of great things to come. The Bills need an influential leader like that again. You could see from the moment Kelly came out of the tunnel during the introductions, that, that was his team. I completely disagree on the Flutie "it" thing but the "it" is what this team needs. so was i. remember when Kelly's family came into the parking lot with their RVs playing were in the money with their horns it seemed to get the crowd even more fired up.now its like nothing is going on.it isn't the same any more going to the games as it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spun Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I saw the Chiefs game that year. The Bills lost but my conclusion was that the Bills had their quarterback. Ten years of slop. I miss good football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Amazing. You sit back, and see alot of those things in place (Reed, Smith, Smerlas, Norwood, Wolford, Devlin, Metzalaars, and Hull) that would lead to the great successes they had. But as Marv Albert said in the end, it was Kelly's presence that lifted his teammates up 4 pegs. That is what the Bills have needed since Kelly left. Marketing has done a great job of getting butts in the stands for the past 10 years with a sub par product, but all of it could be immediately improved with a QB. I'm hoping that this year coming up we can begin to see the pieces of the puzzle being formed before our eyes. Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCBongo Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 That was amazing, I remember the game on TV - Jim even looked fast back then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Amazing. You sit back, and see alot of those things in place (Reed, Smith, Smerlas, Norwood, Wolford, Devlin, Metzalaars, and Hull) that would lead to the great successes they had. But as Marv Albert said in the end, it was Kelly's presence that lifted his teammates up 4 pegs. That is what the Bills have needed since Kelly left. Marketing has done a great job of getting butts in the stands for the past 10 years with a sub par product, but all of it could be immediately improved with a QB. I'm hoping that this year coming up we can begin to see the pieces of the puzzle being formed before our eyes. Go Bills! Good points all around. I would add that it's harder for younger QBs to come in and take over teams nowadays simply due to the fact you just can't jetison vets who resent his presence. The Bills got rid of several players that resented Kelly's take charge attitude. Devlin and Jones are the two I remember most. And Smerlas' days were numbered as well. Kelly's first game against the Jets he was on the sidelines in the faces of all his OLmen telling them the receivers were getting open and they needed to give him more time. He was a great leader. I'm not sure vets would take it the same way today. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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