Kyle Williams: Officially Retires

[BlueandRed]

Just now, SDS said:

 

I have the same jersey...

Yikes!! It’s time to hit the gym. Y’all making my heath insurance premium skyrocket!!

[BillyWhiteShows]

There have been many great DT’s in Bills history but I think that Kyle, perhaps, was one of the best when you take into account his success, production, longetivity and meaning to the Bills franchise.

 

Take a look at these numbers:

 

13 years, 5 Pro Bowls, 48.5 sacks

 

A few others worth considering for their time in Buffalo :

 

Fred Smerlas

10 years, 1 All Pro, 4 Pro Bowls (16.5 sacks)

 

Ted Washington

5 years, 3 Pro Bowls, (19.5 sacks)

 

Pat Williams

8 years, 0 Pro Bowls, (12.5 sacks)

 

Marcel Darius 

7 years, 1 All Pro, 1 Pro Bowl (35.5 sacks)

 

Jeff Wright:

ok so this was a joke.

 

But what are your thoughts?  I say Kyle is the best 

[K-9]

32 minutes ago, BillyWhiteShows said:

There have been many great DT’s in Bills history but I think that Kyle, perhaps, was one of the best when you take into account his success, production, longetivity and meaning to the Bills franchise.

 

Take a look at these numbers:

 

13 years, 5 Pro Bowls, 48.5 sacks

 

A few others worth considering for their time in Buffalo :

 

Fred Smerlas

10 years, 1 All Pro, 4 Pro Bowls (16.5 sacks)

 

Ted Washington

5 years, 3 Pro Bowls, (19.5 sacks)

 

Pat Williams

8 years, 0 Pro Bowls, (12.5 sacks)

 

Marcel Darius 

7 years, 1 All Pro, 1 Pro Bowl (35.5 sacks)

 

Jeff Wright:

ok so this was a joke.

 

But what are your thoughts?  I say Kyle is the best 

I think he may garner HOF consideration at some point down the road. Steve Buerlein made the comment today that since 2006, KW has more tackles than any other interior defensive lineman in the game. I found that interesting. 

[RocCityRoller]

Thanks again to Kyle. Really embraced what being a Buffalo Bill and being a WNY means.

 

In the big picture it was the right way to send Kyle off today.

[JohninMinn.]

On 12/29/2018 at 4:26 PM, JerseyBills said:

You obviously missed the point. He's not the greatest DT. He's not the fastest ,  strongest or talented. It's the impact he made off the field. It's the leadership , the work habits that will hopefully live on through his teammates.  Look no further than the impressions he made on his coaches and teammates. He will be missed probably off the field more than anything 

Because on the field he was a liability

[JohninMinn.]

Only in Buffalo fans can celebrate mediocrity like this. Kyle is a nice guy but he got blown off the line of scrimmage quite a bit.

 

2007 7-9

2008 7-9

2009 6-10

2010 4-12

2011 6-10

2012 6-10

2013 6-10

2014 9-7

2015 8-8

2016 7-9

2017 9-7

2018 6-10

______________

81-111

[BuffAlone]

2 minutes ago, JohninMinn. said:

Only in Buffalo fans can celebrate mediocrity like this. Kyle is a nice guy but he got blown off the line of scrimmage quite a bit.

 

 

2007 7-9

2008 7-9

2009 6-10

2010 4-12

2011 6-10

2012 6-10

2013 6-10

2014 9-7

2015 8-8

2016 7-9

2017 9-7

2018 6-10

______________

81-111

48.5 sacks. Over 600 Tackles in his career( which leads all DT's since 2006)

His play is not the reason for W/L record. So I don't see your point in posting that

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

19 minutes ago, JohninMinn. said:

Only in Buffalo fans can celebrate mediocrity like this.

Getting an early start on ‘Amateur Night’ I see.

[RaoulDuke79]

41 minutes ago, JohninMinn. said:

Only in Buffalo fans can celebrate mediocrity like this. Kyle is a nice guy but he got blown off the line of scrimmage quite a bit.

 

 

2007 7-9

2008 7-9

2009 6-10

2010 4-12

2011 6-10

2012 6-10

2013 6-10

2014 9-7

2015 8-8

2016 7-9

2017 9-7

2018 6-10

______________

81-111

Will you be around to speak at my retirement in 30 years? I would like to book you now.

[3rdand12]

2 hours ago, JohninMinn. said:

Because on the field he was a liability

yep. I watched him closely for years.
he was not the quickest off the ball. nor did he ever draw double teams. and when he shifted the pre snap call on the line it was often unnecessary.

there or more grievances to air. But i will leave that to you !

/Sarchasm

BTW

 I cried when they subbed him off the field for the Fans that last series.
He is my Buffalo Bills Hero of all time. 95 is my favorite

 That was the best most Honorable send off i have ever seen.

 and I am damned proud to be a Bills Fan even more so after Sunday

 Go Bills

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

2 hours ago, JohninMinn. said:

Only in Buffalo fans can celebrate mediocrity like this. Kyle is a nice guy but he got blown off the line of scrimmage quite a bit.

 

 

2007 7-9

2008 7-9

2009 6-10

2010 4-12

2011 6-10

2012 6-10

2013 6-10

2014 9-7

2015 8-8

2016 7-9

2017 9-7

2018 6-10

______________

81-111

only a so called bills fan would piss on the parade.

 

well done, well done.

[Shaw66]

Why do we love Kyle Williams?

·         We loved that backflip in college

·         We loved when this LSU Tiger, looking more like a Teddy Bear, came to Buffalo

·         We loved how the news from training camp day after day was Williams made another play

·         We loved that he started as a rookie

·         We loved that he was a fifth round pick

·         We loved that he was tough and still a sportsman

·         We loved how after a couple of years he knew he was supposed to be a leader, but he didn’t know how

·         We loved how he started speaking up and doing more, sort of awkwardly at first, doing it because he knew HE had to do it

·         We loved how he embraced our new owners and our new GM and our new coach

·         We loved how eventually it was all there, the play, the leadership, the stability in tough times, the self-assured modesty, the graciousness

·         We loved the leadership

·         We loved watching him get to the playoffs

·         We loved the message – that this is what can happen if you commit completely to becoming everything you can be

·         We loved how, through all of that, he was still a kid playing a game

·         We love him like family.

[Spiderweb]

3 hours ago, JohninMinn. said:

Only in Buffalo fans can celebrate mediocrity like this. Kyle is a nice guy but he got blown off the line of scrimmage quite a bit.

 

 

2007 7-9

2008 7-9

2009 6-10

2010 4-12

2011 6-10

2012 6-10

2013 6-10

2014 9-7

2015 8-8

2016 7-9

2017 9-7

2018 6-10

______________

81-111

Sometimes it's best to sit quietly and let people think of you as a fool, than to open your mouth and prove them right. 

[Shaw66]

1 hour ago, 3rdand12 said:

 

 I cried when they subbed him off the field for the Fans that last series.
He is my Buffalo Bills Hero of all time. 95 is my favorite

 That was the best most Honorable send off i have ever seen.

 and I am damned proud to be a Bills Fan even more so after Sunday

 Go Bills

Nicely done.   Very nice. 

[Beast]

19 hours ago, BillyWhiteShows said:

There have been many great DT’s in Bills history but I think that Kyle, perhaps, was one of the best when you take into account his success, production, longetivity and meaning to the Bills franchise.

 

Take a look at these numbers:

 

13 years, 5 Pro Bowls, 48.5 sacks

 

A few others worth considering for their time in Buffalo :

 

Fred Smerlas

10 years, 1 All Pro, 4 Pro Bowls (16.5 sacks)

 

Ted Washington

5 years, 3 Pro Bowls, (19.5 sacks)

 

Pat Williams

8 years, 0 Pro Bowls, (12.5 sacks)

 

Marcel Darius 

7 years, 1 All Pro, 1 Pro Bowl (35.5 sacks)

 

Jeff Wright:

ok so this was a joke.

 

But what are your thoughts?  I say Kyle is the best 

 

Have to go with Freddy.

 

Fred was a true NT. That position is absolutely horrible on the body and he played that position well for a decade plus.

 

JMO, but if the Bills kept Smerlas one more year they would have won SB 25. No way the Giants gash the Bills on the ground the way they did with Fred out there.

Edited December 31, 2018 by Binghamton Beast

[Shaw66]

15 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said:

 

Have to go with Freddy.

 

Fred was a true NT. That position is absolutely horrible on the body and he played that position well for a decade plus.

 

JMO, but if the Bills kept Smerlas one more year they would have won SB 25. No way the Giants gash the Bills on the ground the way they dis with Fred out there.

I don't have great recollections of Freddy.  I had little kids and wasn't watching the Bills as much as I do now.  Still, I'd guess you're right.  Kyle wasn't the best tackle in the sense that he could dominate other teams.    But he did EVERYTHING at a really high level.  He played, without the same size and length, like JJ Watt plays, all out determination mixed with great athletic ability, every play.  Kyle couldn't dominate like Watt, but that was his style.  Smerlas could dominate.  

[MarkAF43]

4 hours ago, JohninMinn. said:

Only in Buffalo fans can celebrate mediocrity like this. Kyle is a nice guy but he got blown off the line of scrimmage quite a bit.

 

 

2007 7-9

2008 7-9

2009 6-10

2010 4-12

2011 6-10

2012 6-10

2013 6-10

2014 9-7

2015 8-8

2016 7-9

2017 9-7

2018 6-10

______________

81-111

You’re an idiot. 

[4merper4mer]

7 hours ago, JohninMinn. said:

Because on the field he was a liability

Get bent.

[GoBills808]

He’s a legend and if he wants to retire and teach horses how to run w humans on their backs so be it ***** off if you don’t like it

[JerseyBills]

8 hours ago, JohninMinn. said:

Because on the field he was a liability

Wow . U were actually serious? No offense but your football i.q is extremely low if you believe that. 

Who remembers when he almost single handedly won us the Steelers game in 2010 , It was the Stevie Johnson drop game where he blamed God... Just look at what PFF says about Williams, arguably the best DT that year , and here's the excerpt from the Steelers game, going against an all pro C ..

 

The Pittsburgh Game

If you asked me what the best performance at any position in the 2010 season was, then I’d be looking at Week 12 when the Bills hosted the Steelers. While much of the postgame focus was on Steve Johnson and his five drops (including one that would have won the game), I watched in amazement at what Kyle Williams did in his 74 defensive snaps.
 
It wasn’t perfect, but it was pretty close. 29.73% of his snaps were graded positively, a ridiculously high margin as Williams dominated the Steelers interior for five quarters, with both Maurkice Pouncey and Chris Kemoeatu absorbing the brunt of his ability. Take what Williams did with 5:25 left in the first half: bursting through the A-gap with such explosiveness that neither Pouncey or Kemoeatu can do anything but watch as he engulfs Ben Roethlisberger. Or, with 16 seconds left in the first quarter, shooting off the line so quickly that Pouncey couldn’t pick him up, Williams met Rashad Mendenhall five yards in the backfield as he received the ball.
 
There are many more highlights, but I’m sure you get the point. It was certainly a game worth re-watching.

 

The full article is a great, must read...

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/kyle-williams-beast

[stuvian]

10 hours ago, JohninMinn. said:

Only in Buffalo fans can celebrate mediocrity like this. Kyle is a nice guy but he got blown off the line of scrimmage quite a bit.

 

 

2007 7-9

2008 7-9

2009 6-10

2010 4-12

2011 6-10

2012 6-10

2013 6-10

2014 9-7

2015 8-8

2016 7-9

2017 9-7

2018 6-10

______________

81-111

Thank you Mr Scrooge. I believe the Ghost of Christmas past and the Grim Reaper are trying to get through to you

[stuvian]

I became a season ticket holder the year before Kyle was drafted. It's been almost an interrupted stream of steady losing since then and yet with each of Kyle's Pro Bowl invites and on field achievements, he gave me confidence to renew my tickets. No one legitimized our team the way he did. Imagine what determination he must have had to perform at that level in a sea of mediocrity. 

 

Mario Williams and TO came here for the paycheck and quickly checked out but Kyle publicly expressed his preference for being a Bill when it was anything but fashionable and it may even have cost him some money and opportunity. The fact that he performed at a Pro Bowl level for the duration of his time here without being an athlete of the Khalil Mack/Jadeveon Clowney/Ndamokong Suh variety just begins to hint as to his depth of character. 

 

At the risk of sounding disloyal, I will confess to secretly wishing he left for a contender to get his due as a name on the Lombardi.

 

We've been very blessed to have such a professional in our midst who deeply loved our team and community. My Bills attire will soon include his jersey. 

[Shaw66]

3 minutes ago, stuvian said:

I became a season ticket holder the year before Kyle was drafted. It's been almost an interrupted stream of steady losing since then and yet with each of Kyle's Pro Bowl invites and on field achievements, he gave me confidence to renew my tickets. No one legitimized our team the way he did. Imagine what determination he must have had to perform at that level in a sea of mediocrity. 

 

Mario Williams and TO came here for the paycheck and quickly checked out but Kyle publicly expressed his preference for being a Bill when it was anything but fashionable and it may even have cost him some money and opportunity. The fact that he performed at a Pro Bowl level for the duration of his time here without being an athlete of the Khalil Mack/Jadeveon Clowney/Ndamokong Suh variety just begins to hint as to his depth of character. 

 

At the risk of sounding disloyal, I will confess to secretly wishing he left for a contender to get his due as a name on the Lombardi.

 

We've been very blessed to have such a professional in our midst who deeply loved our team and community. My Bills attire will soon include his jersey. 

Really well said, Stu.

[stuvian]

4 minutes ago, Shaw66 said:

Really well said, Stu.

Shaw, I wish you and your loved ones the very best of the holiday season and 2019. Your contributions to the Bills community are a big part of what keep me coming back.

 

I just spent the Xmas holidays in Seahawk country on the Canadian side. I was born in Vancouver and was a Seahawks/Raiders fan before moving to Ontario at age 19 and discovering the Bills. Before that the Bills were just another team on TV I would never identify with.

 

The beautiful experience of gameday at the Ralph (yes I will always call it that despite the ever changing corporate sponsorships) is like nothing else I have experienced anywhere else. We are a great community because of posters like you. 

 

As for me, I will keep my season ticket account up as long as I can. I just came back from helping my Mom recoup from heart surgery on Vancouver Island. I may move back west so as to fulfill my family obligation. 

 

I can tell that when the Bills show up i Seattle, I will be sporting their gear.

 

Wishing 2019's glad tidings to you and your loved ones.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

7 hours ago, MarkAF43 said:

You’re an idiot. 

 

I really ought to chide this

 

But under the circumstances.... I just can't.

 

Happy New Year, you get the "DCTom Pass"

[Buffalo Barbarian]

On 12/30/2018 at 10:48 PM, BillyWhiteShows said:

There have been many great DT’s in Bills history but I think that Kyle, perhaps, was one of the best when you take into account his success, production, longetivity and meaning to the Bills franchise.

 

Take a look at these numbers:

 

13 years, 5 Pro Bowls, 48.5 sacks

 

A few others worth considering for their time in Buffalo :

 

Fred Smerlas

10 years, 1 All Pro, 4 Pro Bowls (16.5 sacks)

 

Ted Washington

5 years, 3 Pro Bowls, (19.5 sacks)

 

Pat Williams

8 years, 0 Pro Bowls, (12.5 sacks)

 

Marcel Darius 

7 years, 1 All Pro, 1 Pro Bowl (35.5 sacks)

 

Jeff Wright:

ok so this was a joke.

 

But what are your thoughts?  I say Kyle is the best 

 

ted was the best NT but Kyle is definitely the best DT.

 

 

[folz]

Thank you Kyle!!!!!!

[The Bills Blog]

On 12/30/2018 at 10:42 PM, SDS said:

 

I have the same jersey...

How much would it ruin the gameday experience to be sitting next to that fan?

[WotAGuy]

On 12/30/2018 at 10:48 PM, BillyWhiteShows said:

There have been many great DT’s in Bills history but I think that Kyle, perhaps, was one of the best when you take into account his success, production, longetivity and meaning to the Bills franchise.

 

Take a look at these numbers:

 

13 years, 5 Pro Bowls, 48.5 sacks

 

A few others worth considering for their time in Buffalo :

 

Fred Smerlas

10 years, 1 All Pro, 4 Pro Bowls (16.5 sacks)

 

Ted Washington

5 years, 3 Pro Bowls, (19.5 sacks)

 

Pat Williams

8 years, 0 Pro Bowls, (12.5 sacks)

 

Marcel Darius 

7 years, 1 All Pro, 1 Pro Bowl (35.5 sacks)

 

Jeff Wright:

ok so this was a joke.

 

But what are your thoughts?  I say Kyle is the best 

 

Kyle was very good for a long time, but for best DT, Tom Sestak says hello:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Sestak

 

• 4× AFL All-Star (1962–1965)
• 6× All-AFL (1962–1966, 1968)
• 2× AFL Champion (1964, 1965)
• AFL All-Time Team
• Bills Wall of Fame
• Bills 50th Anniversary Team

Edited January 1, 2019 by WotAGuy

[MarkAF43]

6 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

I really ought to chide this

 

But under the circumstances.... I just can't.

 

Happy New Year, you get the "DCTom Pass"

 

 

Thanks Hap, I'll call it my birthday present.  

[WideRightRevenge]

Was at the game ... it was a unbelievable tribute to a Bills Legend ... he and his style is why you love the Bills.   Some yayhoo's can post his won/loss record (JohninMinn) ... but as I recall there are 10 other players on defense, an entire offense, and special teams ... you give me 53 players with Kyle Williams passion and drive and you'd have multiple super bowl rings.

 

As was chanted in the stands over and over and over again on Sunday.. THANK YOU KYLE!!!

 

[3rdand12]

2 hours ago, WideRightRevenge said:

Was at the game ... it was a unbelievable tribute to a Bills Legend ... he and his style is why you love the Bills.   Some yayhoo's can post his won/loss record (JohninMinn) ... but as I recall there are 10 other players on defense, an entire offense, and special teams ... you give me 53 players with Kyle Williams passion and drive and you'd have multiple super bowl rings.

 

As was chanted in the stands over and over and over again on Sunday.. THANK YOU KYLE!!!

 

Thank you for the post !
so pleased his send off was done with such class from everyone involved : )
 

 

Edited January 1, 2019 by 3rdand12

[YoloinOhio]

 

[Punching Bag]

10 hours ago, The Bills Blog said:

How much would it ruin the gameday experience to be sitting next to that fan?

 

He definitely should be paying for 2 seats.

[Bob in STL]

On 12/30/2018 at 9:48 PM, BillyWhiteShows said:

There have been many great DT’s in Bills history but I think that Kyle, perhaps, was one of the best when you take into account his success, production, longetivity and meaning to the Bills franchise.

 

Take a look at these numbers:

 

13 years, 5 Pro Bowls, 48.5 sacks

 

A few others worth considering for their time in Buffalo :

 

Fred Smerlas

10 years, 1 All Pro, 4 Pro Bowls (16.5 sacks)

 

Ted Washington

5 years, 3 Pro Bowls, (19.5 sacks)

 

Pat Williams

8 years, 0 Pro Bowls, (12.5 sacks)

 

Marcel Darius 

7 years, 1 All Pro, 1 Pro Bowl (35.5 sacks)

 

Jeff Wright:

ok so this was a joke.

 

But what are your thoughts?  I say Kyle is the best 

Tom Sestak is missing.  All Time AFL team.  The best player on the Best Defense in mid 60’s AFL. 

 

 

[The Bills Blog]

15 hours ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

"Have a career"? What is that supposed to mean?

Ugh, this trend of people stupidly saying, "Have a day! Have a day!" is so annoying and makes no ***** sense.

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

19 minutes ago, The Bills Blog said:

"Have a career"? What is that supposed to mean?

Ugh, this trend of people stupidly saying, "Have a day! Have a day!" is so annoying and makes no ***** sense.

Some intern with ‘passion’ just ‘reaching out’ to celebrate Williams.  A ‘must have’!  Jesus, remember when people knew how to speak and write?

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

They forgot one stat.  

1 pass catch 

 

 

 

[GoBills808]

5 hours ago, The Bills Blog said:

"Have a career"? What is that supposed to mean?

Ugh, this trend of people stupidly saying, "Have a day! Have a day!" is so annoying and makes no ***** sense.

From what I gather they did it just to upset you. 

[coloradobillsfan]

1 hour ago, GoBills808 said:

From what I gather they did it just to upset you. 

 

I believe his proper 21st century response would be "just sayin" 

because that obviously clears everything up