Reed83HOF Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 It was a franchise altering move. Now is you chance to to comment if you think it was the right move by our team or not... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Didn't sign BJH, traded for him And it was the wrong move 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 It was absolutely the right move. If for nothing else the "Billy Joe Hobert jokes" have been worth the price paid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 It's a Bills thing: worked out as well as drafting EJ and Losman. There's more if anyone has the stomach for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Rooster Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 It was so long ago so why does it matter? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Too soon to tell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bag of Milk Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I remember Butler, Nix and Adams really thinking they had a diamond in the rough in Hobert. It was not to be, as Biily Joe was last seen jumping off the Tallahatchie Bridge.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Why even bring this up now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 LOL hilarious thread. If this were legit and not a parody of my Mario Williams thread, there would be people that would legitimately defend this move. ”It would have been a good trade, if the coaching staff made him read his playbook. It was Wade Phillip’s fault.” LOL 2 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: Why even bring this up now? Because he’s trying to mock the thread I started about Mario Williams being a questionable signing. Theres a lot divas in here 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: Why even bring this up now? Alternate QBs to discuss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappy Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 He was my favorite Bills QB until what's his face slipped on the mat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 24 minutes ago, BuffaloRush said: LOL hilarious thread. If this were legit and not a parody of my Mario Williams thread, there would be people that would legitimately defend this move. ”It would have been a good trade, if the coaching staff made him read his playbook. It was Wade Phillip’s fault.” LOL I also thought it would play nicely with our current QB situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Just now, Reed83HOF said: I also thought it would play nicely with our current QB situation I’ll give you props because it was a funny thread. I do believe that if you were serious some fans here would defend BJH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearLess Price Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Yo i dont think i was even alive for this. Whats this billy joe hobart scandal about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, FearLess Price said: Yo i dont think i was even alive for this. Whats this billy joe hobart scandal about Long story short - Jim Kelly retired leaving the with only Todd Collins and Alex Van Pelt on the roster. Collins was going into his 2nd year and the team didn’t know how he’d be as starter. Van Pelt was a solid 3rd string QB - not seen to compete for the starting spot. So thr Bills traded for Billy Joe who showed flashes with the Raiders in limited work. He was the insurance in the event that Collins sucked - which he did. When Billy Joe got his chance he was really bad and admitted he never bothered reading the playbook. So they cut him a few days later. https://mobile.nytimes.com/1997/10/16/sports/plus-in-the-news-pro-football-hobert-is-waived.html?referer=https://www.google.com/ Edited March 25, 2018 by BuffaloRush 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0017 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 It’s threads like this...... they me make laugh ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Ahhhh Billy Joe Gunrack...... the memories are sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I think buffalo rushed into that decision. Impulse control always seems to be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, BuffaloRush said: Long story short - Jim Kelly retired leaving the with only Todd Collins and Alex Van Pelt on the roster. Collins was going into his 2nd year and the team didn’t know how he’d be as starter. Van Pelt was a solid 3rd string QB - not seen to compete for the starting spot. So thr Bills traded for Billy Joe who showed flashes with the Raiders in limited work. He was the insurance in the event that Collins sucked - which he did. When Billy Joe got his chance he was really bad and admitted he never bothered reading the playbook. So they cut him a few days later. https://mobile.nytimes.com/1997/10/16/sports/plus-in-the-news-pro-football-hobert-is-waived.html?referer=https://www.google.com/ Actually even before Kelly retired, every time he threw a pick or the offense came off the field without scoring; half the stadium who shout "Collins, Collins, Collins!" much like when Brady fades out, fans will start calling for their back up. It was the end of our dynasty, we used to expect excellence and to win all the time. Not just hope to get into the playoffs, the AFC went through Orchard Park...This was a dark season Marv was still the Coach at the time, his last season as HC - which was a bad choice without JK or a viable QB, this team was on it's last legs & Marv should have retired with Jimbo. We gave up a 3rd rounder for Billy Joe, when Collins got hurt and he had to play, I can't even describe how bad the game was. Here is the boxscore, you can see for yourself: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199710120nwe.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 He needed better receivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 the fact that he didn't learn his play book is an important part of Bills and NFL history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) wall of fame worthy? r.i.p. rwjr 3/25/14 Edited March 25, 2018 by DaBillsFanSince1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bills Fan Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I had a dream (for real). Never heard of him in dream or person at 12 lol. Billy Price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Reed83HOF said: It was a franchise altering move. Now is you chance to to comment if you think it was the right move by our team or not... I can’t believe you completely jumped over the Vince Young signing- would Terry have even purchased the Bills if it went differently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) Could you imagine him today though.....with the tablets and all? Edited March 25, 2018 by fansince88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman1876 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 It was Quinn Early’s fault. BJH deserved another shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: I can’t believe you completely jumped over the Vince Young signing- would Terry have even purchased the Bills if it went differently? I was thinking of cringe worthy moments and only 2 people stood out - BJH and his awfulness or this guy who might be the worst football player ever to step on a a pro field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 offseason boredom has set the bar of futility to new heights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills1212 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Reed83HOF said: It was a franchise altering move. Now is you chance to to comment if you think it was the right move by our team or not... GOOD Lord lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Really?!!! This ancient stuff. Why is this even relevant. And I'm an old timer looking at this from an old timer's point of view. Let it go, man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 he had an unquenchable sexual appetite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweats Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Reed83HOF said: It was a franchise altering move. Now is you chance to to comment if you think it was the right move by our team or not... It must must have been the right move......we’re all still talking about it 20 yrs. later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co_springs_billsfan Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Reed83HOF said: Actually even before Kelly retired, every time he threw a pick or the offense came off the field without scoring; half the stadium who shout "Collins, Collins, Collins!" much like when Brady fades out, fans will start calling for their back up. It was the end of our dynasty, we used to expect excellence and to win all the time. Not just hope to get into the playoffs, the AFC went through Orchard Park...This was a dark season Marv was still the Coach at the time, his last season as HC - which was a bad choice without JK or a viable QB, this team was on it's last legs & Marv should have retired with Jimbo. We gave up a 3rd rounder for Billy Joe, when Collins got hurt and he had to play, I can't even describe how bad the game was. Here is the boxscore, you can see for yourself: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199710120nwe.htm Checked the box score, about 150 yards passing, 100 yards rushing. Get those turnovers under control and you've got a Tyrod Taylor let offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 20 minutes ago, co_springs_billsfan said: Checked the box score, about 150 yards passing, 100 yards rushing. Get those turnovers under control and you've got a Tyrod Taylor let offense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 BTW Hobart is the College. Hobert was the QB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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