Bocephuz Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Name the top 5 most "beloved" Bills of all time. Not necessarily the best Bills players of all time, but think more in terms of the biggest fan favorites. 1. - Jim Kelly - savior of the franchise, flawed but tough, talented and a great community member 2. - Darryl Talley - heart and soul of Super Bowl teams, inspired a go fund me campaign from the fans 3. - Fred Jackson - heart and soul of post Super Bowl teams, inspired his own mass online campaign 4. - Brian Moorman - lone bright spot on poor teams for years, involved in community 5. - Kyle Williams - underdog gritty player, great team leader * I was born in 1979 so I can't really comment on Pre Jim Kelly era.. interested to see who some of the old timers would add to this list. % O.J. Simpson would probably have been number 1 except for that pesky double murder thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 perhaps consider Kevin Everett... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Kelly Thurman Bruce Sestek Kemp James Tally Reed Tasker OJ Cookie DeLamielleure Saimes There are many ahead of Fred. Fred was our 2nd string RB basically for 10 years. Did the hard work and was a good guy, but give it a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 -- Antonie Winfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Nails Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Can we also do a most hated? I'll start: Whitner Mcgahee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Jim Kelly Fred Jackson Steve Tasker Brian Moorman This is from 1988 on, can't speak before I was able to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Jimbo Bruce Talley Thurman Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Norwood gets quite the applause these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 OJ Simpson.. The greatest Buffalo Bills running back of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Can we also do a most hated? I'll start: Whitner Mcgahee The Whitner stuff was more jealousy than hatred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMan Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Some other notables: Chris Spielman Paul McGuire Jim Haslett Jeff Nixon Fred Smerlas Joe Ferguson Reggie McKenzie Kent Hull Bobby Chandler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Roland Hooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 kelly thurman reed talley bruce freddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 cookie, jimbo, billy shaw, tom sestak, thurman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaadThingsMan Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Jimbo, Thurman, Reed, Talley, Bruce, Hull, Wolford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Some other notables: Chris Spielman Paul McGuire Jim Haslett Jeff Nixon Fred Smerlas Joe Ferguson Reggie McKenzie Kent Hull Bobby Chandler Smerlas?He blocked a field goal against the jets giving the bills the division. After that he became a turncoat patriot** loving douche. Eff him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayboy54 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Lou Saban should be on this list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Golden Wheels Dubenion (pre-68) Wagon Wheels Dubenion (post-68) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 1) Talley 2) Jim Kelly 3) Fred Jackson 4) Cookie 5) Steve Christie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Johnson Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Speaking from 1980 on, I think you can make the argument that Fred was one of the top 5 beloved Bills outside of the golden era. Hard to compare anyone in the post-Kelly era to that group. Some other names that come to mind (some from the golden era, but not yet mentioned): Leonard Smith - had a great run as a hard hitting safety with attitude. Billy Brooks - beloved player from 93-95, made a ton of clutch plays over that stretch. Flutie - polarizing, but a lot of people LOVED him. Frank Reich In the last fifteen years, it is Fred Jackson, Kyle Williams, and Brian Moorman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 the topic is 'beloved Bill', there were no Buffalo Bills more beloved than OJ, Thurman may be a close second, but I think OJ by a mile is THE most beloved Bill ever. 1. OJ 2. Thurman 3. Talley 4. Bruce 5. Kelly/Biscuit OJ Simpson.. The greatest Buffalo Bills running back of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'll add Pete Metzelaars. Solid TE and Buffalo advocate. Mitch Frerotte. Reserve O-lineman and character who fit in well with the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 What about JP Losman? He embraced the Buffalo community and seemed to love the city. That is, of course, until he was run out of town for being a horrible QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 RALPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 What about JP Losman? He embraced the Buffalo community and seemed to love the city. That is, of course, until he was run out of town for being a horrible QB. Like Troy Vincent, I thought he was full of crap regarding how good he was but at least he tried. Picking up garbage downtown was a nice gesture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Butch Byrd Paul McQuire Shane Conlan Biscuit Stratton Haslett Knox Tasker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Bruce Kelly Thurman Reed Talley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Kiko Kiko Kiko Kiko Mike Jasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Gotta throw an honorable mention out there to Pat Williams, another guy who was really loved and involved in the local community Reuben Brown too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorom Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 1.) Jim Kelly 2.) Fred Jackson 3.) Darryl Talley 4.) Frank Reich 5.) Steve Tasker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Jack Kemp, Butch Byrd, Bruce Smith, Andre Reed, Joe Ferguson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Some other notables: Chris Spielman Paul McGuire Jim Haslett Jeff Nixon Fred Smerlas Joe Ferguson Reggie McKenzie Kent Hull Bobby Chandler Haslett threw Hull and a few teammates under the bus claiming that they were steroid abusers. I can't stand Haslett. One of the least likeable Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobu Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Billy gets my vote for most deserving of a bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Popular Bills - 1. Jim Kelly 2. Paul MacGuire 3. Jack Kemp 4. Fred Jackson 5. Billy Shaw 6. Kent Hull 7. Therman Thomas 8. Bruce Smith 9. Daryl Talley 10. Andre Reed 11. Ernie Warlick - yes, Ernie Warlick was loved in Buffalo (Henry's Hamburgers) Unpopular Bills 1. Willis Magahee 2. Tom Cousineau 3. Donte Whitner 4. Freddie "the turncoat" Smerlas 5. Ronnie Harmon Edited September 1, 2015 by Bob in STL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Based on the thread with like 300 pages, surprised no love for Da'Rick Rogers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negativo Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Top 5 1. Jim Kelly 2. Fred Jackson 3. Steve Tasker 4. Darryl Talley 5. Kent Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) 1. Bill Murray 2. Bill Gates 3. Bill O'reilly 4. Bill Clinton 5. Bill Belichick Honorable mention to Bill Cosby Edited September 1, 2015 by ORTON1QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Jerry Butler and Shane Nelson two of the best brought done by injury too soon. Edited September 1, 2015 by jumbalaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 OJ Simpson.. The greatest Buffalo Bills running back of all time.Yep.OJ Jimbo Bruce Thurman are locks for the 1st 4, 5th spot is up for grabs, this week it's gotta be Fred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Bob Chandler Jimbo Chuck Knox(can I list a coach?) Lou Piccone Steve Tasker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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