Thurman#1 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) So the likes of Jim Kelly, Andre Reed, Bruce Smith, Kyle Williams, Joe D, Shaw etc.....wouldn't count. These are players that were contributors, may not have been a top contributor, but someone you always rooted for. Maybe someone that does all the dirty work and didn't get the accolades. Maybe players in which the casual NFL never even heard of. For me, it's Carwell Gardner, Kurt Schultz, Brad Butler (hated he retired early) and Gabe Northern. Bobby Chandler, maybe. And Mini-Max Anderson. Does Tasker count? Even when they used him at receiver he was always making plays. Cribbs? Too much of a start? Edited August 31, 2017 by Thurman#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLiever55 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Really only being around for the post millennium Bills makes a long list: Roscoe Parrish: great punt returner. Wish he could have been more on offense Paul Poz: Got beaten up a lot on the messageboards but he was (and still is) a solid starter. Just not a highlightreel player. George Wilson: how could you not love that guy Michael Gaines: Remember that TE that was challenging with Royal to be the starter? No? Well, he was a hot commodity on he boards for oh say, 2 weeks. Angelo Crowell: What a strange career. Put together some solid seasons and then injuries came along and he vanished. Those seasons we're fun though John Wendling: Legend has it he is still jumping over buildings. Awesome STer. Hard hitter. David Nelson: That taller lanky receiver that kept being a solid contributor but the coaches like Donald Jones better for whatever reason. Kaweeki.. Kawikia... K Mitchell: remember he was the "big" FA acquisition for the offseason. Had some solid games but ultimately the injury bug got him too. Brandon Spikes(the first time around): thumper that the team and Pettine needed. Nick Barrnet: same boat as Mitchell Frank Summers: the "bowling ball". The most stereotypical FB to wear a Bills uniform. Not much technique but you don't want to get in front of him either. Sure there are more that'll come to mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronyAbounds Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 An old fart's perspective: Wray Carlton George Saimes Paul Maguire Elbert Dubenion I gave swimming lessons to the daughters of Saimes and Maguire, so there was a personal connection there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Aaron Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) Jim Braxton, OJs fullback. I billieve first tandem 2 each over 1,000 yards from scrimmage but not sure? Braxton could catch. Edited August 31, 2017 by North Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 An old fart's perspective: Wray Carlton George Saimes Paul Maguire Elbert Dubenion I gave swimming lessons to the daughters of Saimes and Maguire, so there was a personal connection there. They were all stars on their respective teams. On those teams, a guy who was not a star but really contributed was TE Ernie Warlick. Bobby Chandler, maybe. And Mini-Max Anderson. Does Tasker count? Even when they used him at receiver he was always making plays. Cribbs? Too much of a start? Tasker was a star. I believe he made a number of Pro Bowls. He should have been used as a receiver years before they started doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) Leonard Smith and Terrence McGee. Loved the hammer smith brought. Loved watching McGee return kicks and his feistiness on D. Joe Cribbs is my all time favorite, but he was a star.....just a forgotten star unless you're a Bills fan Edited August 31, 2017 by NewEra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonley1180 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Jamie Mueller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 An old fart's perspective: Wray Carlton George Saimes Paul Maguire Elbert Dubenion I gave swimming lessons to the daughters of Saimes and Maguire, so there was a personal connection there. two out those four were outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Jabari Greer Don Beebe Keith Newman Like your list....I'd include Jerry Butler... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsintaiwan Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Leonard Smith Jerry Butler Art Still Howard Ballard John Davis Roland Hooks James Lofton Finally some Leonard Smith love. He was a mean mofo in the middle of the field. Great pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 George Jakowenko How could you not pull for the guy... And say his name! I think it was Rick Azar doing play-by-play during Jackowenko's brief stint in BFLo. Jackowenko was born in Charleroi, Belgium too. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JakoGe20.htm Went to Syracuse also. I was 8 and running around the house saying: "You be the football, I'll be Jackowenko!" Yep, such a young age and already acting strange, hitching my horses to the esoteric ones!" Too bad he didn't pan out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for "Mini" Max Anderson. Lost his RB slot to some guy with initials instead of a first name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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