dib Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Jim is in tough shape as his cancer has returned. Take a moment and say a prayer for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Agreed dib. I put it in the suggestion box, but we should change the header picture from Bruce Smith to Jim..and everyone should change their avatar to a picture of Jim Kelly...I see you got the memo! Edited March 25, 2014 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I'm in. Prayers sent as well. Jim was always the epitome of HOPE. Need it now more than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BillsFanNC Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 In searching for a Jim Kelly pic, I came across this old SI article about Kelly's debut against the Jets. His toughness was appreciated from day one as a Bill. Most of the Jet defensive linemen got a piece of him, one way or another, but they all came away impressed. "I didn't think he'd be this tough," noseguard Joe Klecko said. "If he was hurt, he sure didn't show it. He's heady, too. He's got quicker moves than you think.""Most young quarterbacks just tuck the ball away and run when they decide to scramble," defensive end Marty Lyons said. "But when he moved out of the pocket he always had poise and he was always looking downfield." "It's funny," Kelly said. "I knew I was going to get hit a lot today, but I got hit a lot playing for the Gamblers, too. For some reason, I felt more relaxed here than in the USFL. I felt at home; I want to win for the people here. I've just got the taste of winning so bad in my mouth right now." A New Namath, But With Knees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I'm in too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Count me in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Jim Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarkLessWagMore Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 In. Great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly McButterpants Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 It's good idea as a way to show support for Jim & his family . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Count me in. Jim and the family are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Jim is a role model ... not just as a football player, but as a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 NEVER GIVE UP!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 In searching for a Jim Kelly pic, I came across this old SI article about Kelly's debut against the Jets. His toughness was appreciated from day one as a Bill. A New Namath, But With Knees I was at that game, back when I was still a season ticket holder. I can tell you, the 1980-1982 seasons were pretty fantastic at Rich Stadium, but to this day, I swear, I have never been to a sporting event as loud as it was that day, when they introduced Kelly. My seats were right around the 50 yard line, but in the lower upper deck..it was shaking...only thing that was comperable was when the Bills broke the streak against the Dolphins on opening day of 1980. That whole game, that stadium was shaking, and there wasn't a doubt that the Bills were set at QB for the next 10 years. It has become so cliche now, but the guy really was just tough as nails, and you could see it from opening day. They only won 4 games that season, but they were in so many of them (coming off back to back 2-14 seasons), because of Jim. He was awesome....everything we hoped he would be... tough, a little cocky, fiery...man, I miss those years... some of my greatest sports memories of all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 <----- 2 great fighters and survivors for the price of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Deal. Eventually everyone's time comes, but every one of us hope it doesn't happen while you're still as young as him, with younger children. Jim is in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I'm in too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACTOBILLSFAN Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Done! Great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEBuffaloBillsFan Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The relevance of life becomes clear when placed against interests significantly irrelevant in the grand scheme of the cosmos when something so horrific befalls a man. Jim Kelly was not only an incredible football player, he is man who permitted himself the room to grow and develop as a gentleman and contributing member of the human race. He was wild and did some crazy things early in his career and youthful exuberance, but he eventually came to a crossroads his life when he put aside some of those distractions and embraced the opportunity to be a true father and husband and overall, an improved man of the community he calls home. He represents not only much, if not all, that is great about that era of Buffalo BILLS football, but what he did in his life was a microcosm of the football team: he turned around a Franchise stuck in the quagmire of forgotten football lore as he turned his own personal troubles to veritable character strengths fueled by discovering his journey of faith. Jim Kelly has my sincerest thoughts and prayers and as I look across the landscape of our region and state, I see so many living wrong and creating havoc and injuring others while their lives are only threatened by their own selfishness or stupidity, yet there lies Jimbo; fighting for his life when he has rectified previous personal wrongs and in acts of personal contrition shown this region his true heart. The line between his family and his fans are often blurred, not by us, but by him because he cares so much…oh, if only that were the greatest sin of so many…best wishes Jim and I pray for solace, strength, and comfort to you and your loved ones in your time of suffering and hopefully, eventual triumph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Great idea fellas. Go kick some ass Jim. Prayers for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34-78-83 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 mmm hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 My first avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. in VA Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsoldier54 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Count me in as well. God Bless you JK. Prayers to you and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasMac Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Prayers go out to you Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Stay strong Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgang Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 done (my first avatar too). Stay strong Jim. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloPride Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToTasker Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I hope everyone that posts does this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Cain Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Always thought Jim Kelly becoming a dad transformed him & made him the man he is today. Here's a guy who has been to hell and back personally & professionally. He always was a fighter, but it is his humanism & compassion that truly impresses me. Jim's mother would be proud of the father he has become. Edited March 25, 2014 by Dean Cain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ctk232 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The least we can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankBulloughMellencamp Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Thanks for the thread, great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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