Lenigmusx Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 To me the game this Saturday night has the feel of The Bills vs Jags game of 1996. A great QB at the end of his prime not able to make the necessary throws anymore. Anyone who can remember the 96 wildcard must remember the feeling of finality. Even though the Bills scraped and got back in the playoffs after 1995 a young talented Jags team came into Buffalo and just knocked them out. A 9-7 Jags team on a 5 game winning streak. Not very different than the Titans team who comes in to NE hot as well. I think it it would be fitting for The Titans to end Brady’s career so that Belichick can jump ship and ride out his coaching career in NY with the Giants. Leaving the sinking Titanic in the hands of the incompetent Josh McDaniels. Our time is now Bills fans? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnearlysghost88 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 No one remembers the game because it was blacked out. What a weird end to that era. We couldn’t sell out a playoff game. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH3 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) Thought about this too...the game...not the blackout Edited December 31, 2019 by TH3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenigmusx Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, quinnearlysghost88 said: No one remembers the game because it was blacked out. What a weird end to that era. We couldn’t sell out a playoff game. I didn’t realize that. I live in Albany. Anyway I am rewatching it and realize that we were dominant most of the game. If Kelly had not throw the ill advised pick 6 shovel pass in the first qtr... that team might have gone on a run. The Jaguars stay in it long enough to grind our D down with power runs. funny side note- Jags OC -Kevin Gilbride Jags DC- Dick (Skeletor) Jauron Rob Johnson Jags Back up QB? Edited December 31, 2019 by Lenigmusx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 20 minutes ago, quinnearlysghost88 said: No one remembers the game because it was blacked out. What a weird end to that era. We couldn’t sell out a playoff game. I remember it because I was at it. Could have heard a pin drop when Kelly was knocked out because everyone kind of thought that was the last time we might see him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Didn't Jacksonville do the same thing at Mile High the following week? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Golden Goat said: Didn't Jacksonville do the same thing at Mile High the following week? Yes by the exact same 30-27 score. Then lost in the AFC Championship game to New England 20-6. Kind of a weird season for them...Brunell threw more INTs(20) than TDs(19) for them in the regular season, but back in that era INTs were much higher because there were far fewer restrictions on defensive play. Edited December 31, 2019 by matter2003 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 I'd love to see the Cheaters lose the game thanks to a blown fumble call. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenigmusx Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) Bills got hosed by the Refs bad... I didn’t remember the 4th and short that was short by an index card... Kelly clearly had the first down. That was at least a 6 point swing. Damn officials always suck... it it was a 10 pt swing forgot about the Means runs over Bruce Smith TD Edited December 31, 2019 by Lenigmusx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 39 minutes ago, quinnearlysghost88 said: No one remembers the game because it was blacked out. What a weird end to that era. We couldn’t sell out a playoff game. I was there , was with my 74 year old Mom, last game she went to! 17 minutes ago, matter2003 said: I remember it because I was at it. Could have heard a pin drop when Kelly was knocked out because everyone kind of thought that was the last time we might see him. I certainly did not think that was the end, was shocked when he announced his retirement later that week 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenigmusx Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, Doc said: I'd love to see the Cheaters lose the game thanks to a blown fumble call. Or a PI the Al Riveron refuses to reverse? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 44 minutes ago, quinnearlysghost88 said: No one remembers the game because it was blacked out. What a weird end to that era. We couldn’t sell out a playoff game. Really!?! I didn’t know that. That’s sad.. tells how ANY fan base can get spoiled after an amazing run of success.. (I wonder if the Cowboys and 49ers experience a similar issue?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 12 minutes ago, matter2003 said: Yes by the exact same 30-27 score. Then lost in the AFC Championship game to New England 20-6. Kind of a weird season for them...Brunell threw more INTs(20) than TDs(19) for them in the regular season, but back in that era INTs were much higher because there were far fewer restrictions on defensive play. Yeah - watching some of the highlights on that and it was like... a slant route had to be kind of on the money... a little behind the receiver so he didn't get lit up. You wanted them to kind of just catch it and stop right there. Same with deep posts and crossers... you couldn't lead your man into coverage or he'd get destroyed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haslett_Stomp Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 44 minutes ago, quinnearlysghost88 said: No one remembers the game because it was blacked out. What a weird end to that era. We couldn’t sell out a playoff game. I attended the game with my dad. We decided to get tickets at the last minute because it was blacked out. Even Bills fans became complacent/spoiled at the end of a good run... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Lenigmusx said: Or a PI the Al Riveron refuses to reverse? I didn't see the game because I was in Aruba on my honeymoon. I just saw the highlights and the only thing I remember from them is that Kelly's knee was clearly down prior to the ball coming out and had that been called correctly, the Bills win. But that was during the period that instant replay wasn't around. Edited December 31, 2019 by Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Just now, Haslett_Stomp said: I attended the game with my dad. We decided to get tickets at the last minute because it was blacked out. Even Bills fans became complacent/spoiled at the end of a good run... Stadium capacity was 80,024 back then. I know green bays is around there, but thats a lot for a smaller metro area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 49 minutes ago, Lenigmusx said: I didn’t realize that. I live in Albany. Anyway I am rewatching it and realize that we were dominant most of the game. If Kelly had not throw the ill advised pick 6 shovel pass in the first qtr... that team might have gone on a run. The Jaguars stay in it long enough to grind our D down with power runs. funny side note- Jags OC -Kevin Gilbride Jags DC- Dick (Skeletor) Jauron Rob Johnson Jags Back up QB? That Bills team was shot, they weren't going anywhere that year. I think they actually had to beat KC the final week of the season at home just to make the playoffs. Kelly had nothing left in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBilz2500 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 21 minutes ago, Lenigmusx said: Bills got hosed by the Refs bad... I didn’t remember the 4th and short that was short by an index card... Kelly clearly had the first down. That was at least a 6 point swing. Damn officials always suck... it it was a 10 pt swing forgot about the Means runs over Bruce Smith TD We Also got hosed by the refs on Kelly’s mid 4th quarter scramble when he got hit, ball came out and BOTH of his knees were clearly down and they still called it a fumble. Jacksonville would then move the ball into FG range and doink in a 47 yard kick with 2-3 minutes left. Had replay been around it would’ve been an obvious overturned call. 18 minutes ago, Doc said: I didn't see the game because I was in Aruba on my honeymoon. I just saw the highlights and the only thing I remember from them is that Kelly's knee was clearly down prior to him fumbling, and had that been called correctly, the Bills win. But that was during the period that instant replay wasn't around. Both knees were in fact down and they still blew the call! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 That Jags team was in the playoffs because Atlanta missed an extra point or 20 yard FG at the end in week 17. And then they went on a mini run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanThru-N-Thru Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Interesting STAT relating to the Titans/Pats game .... The Patriots have lost all 4 of their games when an opponent has scored 20 points or more, all of their wins were when the opponent was less then 20 points. The Titans on the other-hand have scored 20 points or more in their last 10 consecutive games .... Go TITANS!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBilz2500 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bills fan since 87 said: That Jags team was in the playoffs because Atlanta missed an extra point or 20 yard FG at the end in week 17. And then they went on a mini run. Really quite amazing how they were 4-7, won last 5 games to finish 9-7, and then went on the road and beat both buffalo and Denver to make AFC title run. Unbelievable run especially for a 2nd year franchise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenigmusx Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 minute ago, DBilz2500 said: Really quite amazing how they were 4-7, won last 5 games to finish 9-7, and then went on the road and beat both buffalo and Denver to make AFC title run. Unbelievable run especially for a 2nd year franchise! Didn’t Coughlin do the same thing with the Giants and Eli? They won it all though I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livinginthepast Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 41 minutes ago, matter2003 said: I remember it because I was at it. Could have heard a pin drop when Kelly was knocked out because everyone kind of thought that was the last time we might see him. I was there too and you are absolutely right. When Kelly left the field with an injury, it was as if all hope left the stadium. When the Jags went up by a FG and Collins came in, there wasn't enough time or any belief left in the BIlls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBilz2500 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 minute ago, Lenigmusx said: Didn’t Coughlin do the same thing with the Giants and Eli? They won it all though I think. Yea pretty close. They won the whole thing as a 6 seed with 9-7 record. Don’t think they had to win final 5 games though to make playoffs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 This is how we got to see Jim Kelly go out. It's the memory I have of his last game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagon127 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Im curious if ill even bring myself to want to watch this game, if the bills lose before hand. But if the bills win and the patriots lose, could there be a better saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 hour ago, matter2003 said: I remember it because I was at it. Could have heard a pin drop when Kelly was knocked out because everyone kind of thought that was the last time we might see him. I remember the Buffalo News cover the next day with this pic, stating "End of an Era". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 If only the rules protecting quarterbacks had existed back then… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenigmusx Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 26 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: This is how we got to see Jim Kelly go out. It's the memory I have of his last game. Forgot about this. I also forgot what a good game he actually played. That fumble call was BS. It should have been 30-27 Bills...that was the beginning of the onslaught from the Refs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 42 minutes ago, Lenigmusx said: Didn’t Coughlin do the same thing with the Giants and Eli? They won it all though I think. I remember coughlin when he was a coach for BC Eagles before he went to the Pros.. still say my Eagles would been national champs had he stayed 3 or 4 years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Thanks for reminding me of one of the worst moments of my life. I still see Jimmy Smith catching the winning TD right in front of me. *****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 2 hours ago, matter2003 said: Yes by the exact same 30-27 score. Then lost in the AFC Championship game to New England 20-6. Kind of a weird season for them...Brunell threw more INTs(20) than TDs(19) for them in the regular season, but back in that era INTs were much higher because there were far fewer restrictions on defensive play. There was also less concern about throwing INT's down the field. A lot of times QB's on third and long would take shots deep and force things into coverage because coaches felt that INT's 50 yards down the field weren't that much worse than punts. Of course coaching and the attitudes towards INT's have changed a lot since. 1 hour ago, machine gun kelly said: I remember the Buffalo News cover the next day with this pic, stating "End of an Era". Man were they right. Bills still had some success towards the end of the decade but that game was the end of that era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 As far as the Titans game, the Pats have a great defense, but Henry will plow over people and wear them down. Besides the Titans will be on the field longer keeping Brady on the bench. I’m not a betting person, if I was, I would pick the Titans especially however many points they get from Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) I was in the Marines stationed over in Okinawa and had duty during the game. I remember trying asking other Marines who were off duty if they knew what the score was. I was stunned to hear that the Bills lost and Kelly was carted off the field. Sad way to end the Bills dynasty. As far as the Titans/Patriots game, it seems that old Patriots players/coaches do well against the Patriots. The Titans have been playing better under Tannehill and the Patriots just lost to an underachieving Dolphins team, so I can see the Titans winning this one. Edited December 31, 2019 by Jerry Jabber 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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