BuffaloRush Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) So my last “Top 5” thread was panned badly by some for being too negative. Speaking of negative many have said Fullback is a “dead position” in the NFL. Let’s take a second and remember the good times...or the good ones. Here goes a new attempt at a fun thread and a question that’s not easy to answer. Who was the best Bills FB of all time?!?!? Here are my Top 5 fullbacks from my perspective: 5. Corey McIntyre - All jokes aside this guy was the prefect blocking fullback. The ideal player to run ahead of Fred Jackson. 4. Jerome Felton Spencer - He was signed to a deal that was not favorable to the team but the dude could play FB. A punishing blocker who also could catch when given the opportunity. 3. Carwell Gardiner - when Polian drafted him in Round 2, I’m sure he saw more of a Tom Rathman sort of role in the K-Gun. But Carwell made some huge blocks for Thurman and Kenneth Davis and also made the Pro Bowl. He could carry the ball if he had to as well. 2. San Gash - Tremendous blocker who opened up huge holes and made average RB’s like Antwan Smith and Johnathan Linton look great. 1. Larry Centers - only played 1 year in Buffalo but had an amazing impact. He caught 80 balls as a FB. Unreal. Unfortunately his team was bad, but Larry is #1 in my book. Honorable Mention: Jaime Mueller (not that good but memorable) Nate Turner (Too many injuries) Tim Tindale (Could have been used better) Frank Sommers (meh) Patrick DiMarco (Overpaid and Underperformed) Mike Tolbert (Never again) Edited February 13, 2018 by BuffaloRush 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Don't know how long you've followed the Bills, but you have to have Jim Braxton and Wray Carleton on any list of great Bills FBs. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Cookie Gilchrist was a FB. He’s number 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 Sorry I never watched them play. This is my my 30 years as a fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Felton Spencer was 7 foot 2. And he never played in the NFL. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Cookie Gilchrist, Wayne Patrick, and Jim Braxton say hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 Just now, FluffHead said: Felton Spencer was 7 foot 2. And he never played in the NFL. LOL Jerome Felton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simool Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, FluffHead said: Felton Spencer was 7 foot 2. And he never played in the NFL. Thats a bit lanky to be a FB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 Just now, 26CornerBlitz said: Cookie Gilchrist, Wayne Patrick, and Jim Braxton say hello. Before my time. All of my lists are of the past 30 years or so 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 was larry kinnebrew a fb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, teef said: was larry kinnebrew a fb? Yes but his one year in Buffalo was not so hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 #1FB: Kyle Williams (1 rush, 1 yard, 1 TD, 1 playoff berth) 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 minute ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: #1FB: Kyle Williams (1 rush, 1 yard, 1 TD, 1 playoff berth) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 45 minutes ago, BuffaloRush said: So my last “Top 5” thread was panned badly by some for being too negative. Speaking of negative many have said Fullback is a “dead position” in the NFL. Let’s take a second and remember the good times...or the good ones. Here goes a new attempt at a fun thread and a question that’s not easy to answer. Who was the best Bills FB of all time?!?!? Here are my Top 5 fullbacks from my perspective: 5. Corey McIntyre - All jokes aside this guy was the prefect blocking fullback. The ideal player to run ahead of Fred Jackson. 4. Jerome Felton Spencer - He was signed to a deal that was not favorable to the team but the dude could play FB. A punishing blocker who also could catch when given the opportunity. 3. Carwell Gardiner - when Polian drafted him in Round 2, I’m sure he saw more of a Tom Rathman sort of role in the K-Gun. But Carwell made some huge blocks for Thurman and Kenneth Davis and also made the Pro Bowl. He could carry the ball if he had to as well. 2. San Gash - Tremendous blocker who opened up huge holes and made average RB’s like Antwan Smith and Johnathan Linton look great. 1. Larry Centers - only played 1 year in Buffalo but had an amazing impact. He caught 80 balls as a FB. Unreal. Unfortunately his team was bad, but Larry is #1 in my book. Honorable Mention: Jaime Mueller (not that good but memorable) Nate Turner (Too many injuries) Tim Tindale (Could have been used better) Frank Sommers (meh) Patrick DiMarco (Overpaid and Underperformed) Mike Tolbert (Never again) Jim Braxton was by far the best in Bills history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in Mich Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I recollect Sam Gash being such a devastating blocker that when he faked the block and instead went on a pattern, he was wide, wide open. Defenders wanted nothing to do him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 44 minutes ago, Seanbillsfan2206 said: Cookie Gilchrist was a FB. He’s number 1 In the AFL days ..wasn't a FB pretty much a running back? I wouldn't know since I was born in '64. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 46 minutes ago, FluffHead said: Felton Spencer was 7 foot 2. And he never played in the NFL. i was wondering who Jerome Felton Spencer was. i knew exactly who he meant but wanted too razz him... unless Rhoda was a London Fletcher Baker kind of deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyNateSoldiers Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Sam Gash hands down the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 12 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: In the AFL days ..wasn't a FB pretty much a running back? I wouldn't know since I was born in '64. Seems that way. But they also still had halfbacks who generally received most of the handoffs I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I would rank San Diego, San Francisco, and possibly even San Jose ahead of San Gash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Billy Joe Roosevelt Leaks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 56 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: Jim Braxton was by far the best in Bills history! Too short of a career due to knee injury but he was a great blocker who could also run (like a truck) thru opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris from Rochester Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I remember Jamie Mueller from Tecmo Superbowl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 56 minutes ago, NastyNateSoldiers said: Sam Gash hands down the best. Very very very good...not as good as Larry Centers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Seanbillsfan2206 said: Seems that way. But they also still had halfbacks who generally received most of the handoffs I believe Cookie and Carleton each were sort of HB/FB. I always looked at Wray more as the FB since Cookie got more carries usually. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 2 hours ago, FluffHead said: Felton Spencer was 7 foot 2. And he never played in the NFL. He could have been our answer to Harold Carmichael! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Corey McIntyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 31 minutes ago, Chris from Rochester said: I remember Jamie Mueller from Tecmo Superbowl I'm gonna play some super tecmo tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Kirby Jackson said: Corey McIntyre Dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, joesixpack said: Dude I want a 30 for 30 on him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Mueller was a pretty damn good FB. I don't know I'd add him to the list of best FB's but Larry Kennebrew destroyed some team we played back in the day in a game that's stuck in my mind ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 Just now, Maine-iac said: Mueller was a pretty damn good FB. I don't know I'd add him to the list of best FB's but Larry Kennebrew destroyed some team we played back in the day in a game that's stuck in my mind ever since. In actuality Mueller’s numbers weren’t as great as I thought. He made one huge TD to win a game vs The Jets in 1990 but that’s pretty much his claim to fame. Kinnebrew had some nice season with Cincy but was fairly broken down in 1989. He too had a fairly indistinguishable. More like Harmon Kinnebrew 40 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: I want a 30 for 30 on him!! Come on boys... I said all joking aside. Focusing strictly on his play on the football field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 First fullback that comes to my mind is Jim Braxton. Got to see Sam Gash play and the name fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, BuffaloRush said: In actuality Mueller’s numbers weren’t as great as I thought. He made one huge TD to win a game vs The Jets in 1990 but that’s pretty much his claim to fame. Kinnebrew had some nice season with Cincy but was fairly broken down in 1989. He too had a fairly indistinguishable. More like Harmon Kinnebrew Come on boys... I said all joking aside. Focusing strictly on his play on the football field Tell me the last FB we had that ran for 120 yards. Kennebrew was a monster. He didn't have moves he just ran people over. I'm not sure if you are just looking up stats and regurgitating but for anyone who was alive and watching he wasn't week in and week out like Thurman and Davis but he was a beast and was fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Misterbluesky said: Jim Braxton was by far the best in Bills history! 2 stats about Braxton that I still find amazing- 1973 in the final game where oj carried over 30 times for 200 yards to get 2000, Braxton carried 24 for 98. Also, 1975, OJ had over 1800 yards rushing, Braxton over 800. Just a remarkable running game we had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) Carwell Gardner deserves #1 on the list for making Bryan Cox his B word. Edited February 13, 2018 by Binghamton Beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 52 minutes ago, BuffaloRush said: In actuality Mueller’s numbers weren’t as great as I thought. He made one huge TD to win a game vs The Jets in 1990 but that’s pretty much his claim to fame. Kinnebrew had some nice season with Cincy but was fairly broken down in 1989. He too had a fairly indistinguishable. More like Harmon Kinnebrew Come on boys... I said all joking aside. Focusing strictly on his play on the football field FWIW, Kinnebrew was way better than most of these guys. McIntyre was the most interesting period. His play off the field was hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 4 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: FWIW, Kinnebrew was way better than most of these guys. McIntyre was the most interesting period. His play off the field was hilarious. Nope Kinnebrew essentially played one season with the Bills. He rushed for 531 yards which is pretty good. But he does not make my list and was not better than my Top 5. 5 hours ago, klos63 said: 2 stats about Braxton that I still find amazing- 1973 in the final game where oj carried over 30 times for 200 yards to get 2000, Braxton carried 24 for 98. Also, 1975, OJ had over 1800 yards rushing, Braxton over 800. Just a remarkable running game we had. Yeah..problem is I specified the time period. Braxton is not eligible for this Top 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, BuffaloRush said: Nope Kinnebrew essentially played one season with the Bills. He rushed for 531 yards which is pretty good. But he does not make my list and was not better than my Top 5. Yeah..problem is I specified the time period. Braxton is not eligible for this Top 5 No problem, I was replying to someone else's post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Centers was here for 2 seasons and you have to mention Carwell's contributions on special teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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