John Gianelli Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 ^^ This! While the roster resembled the previous 2 Championship teams, Saban was gone, the Bills squeaked into the playoffs with a 9-4-1 record, while losing both games to East rival Boston. KC creamed us in the opener at Home and we were 3-3-1 at the mid point. Lamonica saw a lot of action at QB and Oakland snatched him away at seasons' end. The better team won that day as evidenced by KC continuing to make the playoffs, losing to Oakland in the next Title game then returning a to -and winning SBIV. You say that Oakland "snatched him away." I heard from an old-timer that the deal was made so that Oakland's fortunes would improve, and they did. Oakland's record and attendance were both improving even before Lamonica, but with him they rose from the middle of the pack to second in the AFL (to the Jets) in attendance. I don't necessarily agree with the old-timer, but he was quite sure that the trade was dictated by the league. http://www.oursportscentral.com/boards/showthread.php?t=1789 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I would bet any amount of money that the Patriots* win this weekend, and that it will be by 10+ points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Isn't it 49 years later? 50 - 1 was just going by the number being used this year! but good "catch" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 You say that Oakland "snatched him away." I heard from an old-timer that the deal was made so that Oakland's fortunes would improve, and they did. Oakland's record and attendance were both improving even before Lamonica, but with him they rose from the middle of the pack to second in the AFL (to the Jets) in attendance. I don't necessarily agree with the old-timer, but he was quite sure that the trade was dictated by the league. http://www.oursportscentral.com/boards/showthread.php?t=1789 I'm not familiar with the Raider perspective at the time, but it was clear to all League observers that Buffalo was rich at QB with the ever-improving, soon to be dubbed Mad Bomber routinely filling in for 2-time League Champ, Kemp. From a Bills point of view, its still hotly debated that we should have traded Jackie. There were rumors abound regarding romantic trysts with Daryl here, but the Bills did get Oakland's starting QB (Flores) and all-star WR in the trade -which looked good at the time.. Neither of which had any impact going forward on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 I'm not familiar with the Raider perspective at the time, but it was clear to all League observers that Buffalo was rich at QB with the ever-improving, soon to be dubbed Mad Bomber routinely filling in for 2-time League Champ, Kemp. From a Bills point of view, its still hotly debated that we should have traded Jackie. There were rumors abound regarding romantic trysts with Daryl here, but the Bills did get Oakland's starting QB (Flores) and all-star WR in the trade -which looked good at the time.. Neither of which had any impact going forward on the field. at the time of the trade, getting art powell and flores seemed to be a good get, but lamonica taking off the way he did, while the bills starting to sink was tough to stomach.. the bills were aging and in hindsight all the signs were there that it was ending, but as young die hard . you didnt see it coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 at the time of the trade, getting art powell and flores seemed to be a good get, but lamonica taking off the way he did, while the bills starting to sink was tough to stomach.. the bills were aging and in hindsight all the signs were there that it was ending, but as young die hard . you didnt see it coming Especially the annual azz-kickin's Dayrl's Raiders laid on us specifically. It seemed like every game was 52-10 Isn't it 49 years later? 50 - 1 Well, yeah.. But we made all these plans, so.. The Arizona Cardinals will kill the dream this weekend after the send Green Bay Packing. I see what you did there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Except that KC and GB are the worst teams left in the playoffs. We are better than both Who is "we"? Do you mean "The Bills"? If so, you are one die hard fan, but I just don't see it - especially considering we lost to KC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Who is "we"? Do you mean "The Bills"? If so, you are one die hard fan, but I just don't see it - especially considering we lost to KC. Barely. We would best them 9 times out of 10 when healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 the first play of the game , dudley meredith, a D lineman on the kickoff team fumbled the opening kickoff, fore-telling what was to come. and, again, they werent the 64-65 bills , but would loved to have seen them matched up against the pack. He lived down the street from me during the season! He spent an evening in our living room, talking about football, etc. Cool stuff for a 6 year old or whatever I was. The first year I remember is year after this - I remember the Raiders playing the Packers. So, I have no memory of the '64'66 Bills. Just when they fell off the cliff! :wallbash: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 not an earth shattering topic, but the fact it could happen makes this upcoming weekend even better , if that could happen.. also, KC could host the AFC championship game .that would be a great treat for their fans Certainly would be neat, strictly from a historical perspective. But there are certainly better teams left in the playoffs that would provide better matchups and better games in the Superbowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) He lived down the street from me during the season! He spent an evening in our living room, talking about football, etc. Cool stuff for a 6 year old or whatever I was. The first year I remember is year after this - I remember the Raiders playing the Packers. So, I have no memory of the '64'66 Bills. Just when they fell off the cliff! :wallbash: that is cool.. every once in a while , back in the day, you would see a bill out and about.. this was pre juice and reggie at mulligans on hertel in the 70's Edited January 15, 2016 by dwight in philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Barely. We would best them 9 times out of 10 when healthy Have you been partying with Chandler Jones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 that is cool.. every once in a while , back in the day, you would see a bill out and about.. this was pre juice and reggie at mulligans on hertel in the 70's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Rooster Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 i will always maintain the bills would have given green bay a much better game, and possibly could have won.. the D was good.. damn good.. Don't know I was only 8 months old when that first Super Bowl was played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 i'm with beerball, the fix could be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 Don't know I was only 8 months old when that first Super Bowl was played. wow! you are old! lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 i will always maintain the bills would have given green bay a much better game, and possibly could have won.. the D was good.. damn good.. The Chiefs put up 31 on us but only 10 on the Pack. While we lost to the Chiefs 31-7, they lost to Green Bay 35-10. We were better in '64 and '65 than we were that year. Our D was good in '66 but KC's offense had a lot more weapons. And they still struggled to score on the Pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I would bet any amount of money that the Patriots* win this weekend, and that it will be by 10+ points. I know I am thinking vicariously but man it would be great if an Andy Reid coached team were to beat the snot out of the Pats** in their own stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I wouldn't be shocked to find out the league rigged the system to get the magical rematch for SB 50 to be the same as SB 1 I also wouldn't have a problem with it because it would mean no Pats and that they would have been knocked out this weekend (which I think will happen anyway.....) I think it would be harder to believe GB making it in this season then KC. Isn't it 49 years later? 50 - 1 true, its 49 years, but its the first SB and the 50th SB No one is celebrating Super Bowl 51, or making it any more special then SB 33, 47, 21, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Except that KC and GB are the worst teams left in the playoffs. We are better than bothNot true and not true. Wish it weren't so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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