Gugny Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I tried finding this information, but didn't have any luck. I think this one might have to be answered from memory banks. I was just thinking about how cool it is that there's actually discussion regarding whether the Bills should rest their starters this week. When was the last time we had this option?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Last year and 2016 1 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Gugny said: I tried finding this information, but didn't have any luck. I think this one might have to be answered from memory banks. I was just thinking about how cool it is that there's actually discussion regarding whether the Bills should rest their starters this week. When was the last time we had this option?? I'd say 1995 - they were 10-5 and had clinched the division, and they ended up starting Todd Collins vs. the Oilers in the final game. He was absolutely awful. Van Pelt came in and made it look a little more respectable. Edited December 23, 2019 by dave mcbride 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 The year they started EJ in week 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Just now, Kirby Jackson said: The year they started EJ in week 17 That wasn't resting starters - that was inaugurating the future! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 1999 they rested Doug Flutie. I don't think they should do a full rest though. I think going in cold will hurt them more than help them. They don't do so well on bye weeks. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, Gugny said: I tried finding this information, but didn't have any luck. I think this one might have to be answered from memory banks. I was just thinking about how cool it is that there's actually discussion regarding whether the Bills should rest their starters this week. When was the last time we had this option?? 2000 to 2017 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 I deserve all of this. I realize that. But I do hope someone comes in with a serious answer, eventually. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) 1999, they had the 2nd WC sewn up and nowhere to go Colts took a bigger dive against the Bills the last game of 1999, with 1st wrapped up ------------------------------------------ last game of 1991 Reich started and the Bills lost at Detroit to end the season. Kelly went to the bench the 2nd half of the prior game as well. Edited December 23, 2019 by row_33 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, row_33 said: 1999, they had the 2nd WC sewn up and nowhere to go Colts took a bigger dive against the Bills the last game of 1999, with 1st wrapped up ------------------------------------------ last game of 1991 Reich started and the Bills lost at Detroit to end the season. Kelly went to the bench the 2nd half of the prior game as well. I knew I could count on a fellow Mets fan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Just now, Gugny said: I knew I could count on a fellow Mets fan. got your back, buddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 Can we please keep responses limited to parking? THANK YOU! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 The Bills rested the entire team for almost 20 years...do we really need to look it up ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Just now, HOUSE said: The Bills rested the entire team for almost 20 years...do we really need to look it up ? you mean 38 of the last 50 seasons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, row_33 said: 1999, they had the 2nd WC sewn up and nowhere to go Colts took a bigger dive against the Bills the last game of 1999, with 1st wrapped up ------------------------------------------ last game of 1991 Reich started and the Bills lost at Detroit to end the season. Kelly went to the bench the 2nd half of the prior game as well. Thurman sat most of the game, and Barry Sanders took the rushing title that year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 27 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: I'd say 1995 - they were 10-5 and had clinched the division, and they ended up starting Todd Collins vs. the Oilers in the final game. He was absolutely awful. Van Pelt came in and made it look a little more respectable. 1998 - We had our spot racked up and went into NO with Rob Johnson as QB and laid it on Iron Mike and the hapless Saints. https://www.footballdb.com/games/boxscore.html?gid=1998122706. I was at that game and very dissapointed Flutie did not play. 1999 - Who could forget Rob Johnson's massive performance winning him the starting job vs Tennessee? https://www.footballdb.com/games/boxscore.html?gid=2000010206 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 37 minutes ago, Gugny said: I tried finding this information, but didn't have any luck. I think this one might have to be answered from memory banks. I was just thinking about how cool it is that there's actually discussion regarding whether the Bills should rest their starters this week. When was the last time we had this option?? Used to be they could rest their starters any time of year, because it didn’t matter anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Just now, rockpile said: Thurman sat most of the game, and Barry Sanders took the rushing title that year! Yup Lions were thankful the Bills took a dive, let them clinch the division i looked it up and Kelly did not get hurt in the 15th game of 1991, and did sit out the 16th and helped kicked the crap out of the Chiefs in the Divisional Playoff Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 in the 15th game in 1991 Jeff George got the hook against the Bills, so now you know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Week 6 - the bye week. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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