whatdrought Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) I've seen threads like this before, but not sure one has popped up this offseason. If you could bring one drought era Buffalo Bill (someone who never played in the playoffs with the Bills) in their prime, and drop them on this roster, who would it be? **Edit: For the sake of argument, let's say that "prime" means the high point of their career with the Bills. So for instance, whatever Gilmores best year was when wearing the red white and blue, not last year. This is what got me started down this rabbit hole: Freddy seems like an obvious choice, but Mario might be my pick. Edited February 20, 2020 by whatdrought 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Nice topic and thank you for defining “drought era” because every other time we’ve tried to do this people took their own interpretation. I like Mario as an option but think that I’ll go in a different direction and say Takeo Spikes. That LB group would be, by miles, the best in the league. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFT Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 London would be the guy for me. Lee is a close second. We have no idea what could have been with him. Unfortunate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Just now, DFT said: London would be the guy for me. Lee is a close second. We have no idea what could have been with him. Unfortunate. Lee with Allen is a sexy idea... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior9 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 LOL Lee Smith on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: I like Mario as an option but think that I’ll go in a different direction and say Takeo Spikes. That LB group would be, by miles, the best in the league. Takeo and London were both on my short list, I just wasn't sure about the positional need given what we have at the position. Also, Gilmore makes sense but his "prime" with Buffalo wasn't that great, and I don't think he's nearly as good in a zone first scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 All good suggestions. After Freddy, I’d go with T McGee. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Jason Peters 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFT Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, whatdrought said: Lee with Allen is a sexy idea... Absolutely! The Miami game where he and Chambers went off, is as close as we’ll know to what that guy could do. But a chance to get Fletcher on a McD roster.... ? I’m surprised there aren’t more calls for Chris Kelsay..... ? Edited February 20, 2020 by DFT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Just now, DFT said: Absolutely! The Miami game where he and Chambers went off, is as close as we’ll know to what that guy could do. But a chance to get Fletcher on a McD roster.... ? The Houston game where he and Losman connected on two 60+ td passes was pretty. Him across from Brown would be difficult to defend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Give me Aaron Schobel in a McDermott defense, please. Edge problem solved. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Terrell Owens 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Jason Peters. Runner up: Marshawn Lynch... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Golden Goat said: Jason Peters Could have probably avoided a draught all together if they had paid Peters. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) No Marshawn love yet? Edited February 20, 2020 by Golden Goat Edit: There it is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Logic said: Give me Aaron Schobel in a McDermott defense, please. Edge problem solved. You beat me to it. I was just going to say Aaron Schobel. A good portion of our DE/edge problems would be solved if he was here. A completely underrated DE who gave Brady fits...NE hated Schobel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Schobel might be a better option than Mario... Lynch and Motor would be a devastating 1-2. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) Eric Moulds please! provided it is acceptable that he was in fact on the roster just before the dawn of the drought. I consider his prime to have come after the MCM.. where in 6 seasons he caught almost 500 balls for over 6000 yards. edit: ok above is a fail. Therefore Fjax or Lynch I suppose. Also Robert Woods! further down the list I think Stevie might click with Allen. I can’t think of a defensive player I’d rather than the current crew. Edited February 20, 2020 by Over 29 years of fanhood Because I read what I wanted to instead of what was written 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Brian Moorman 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: Eric Moulds and it’s not close for me provided it is acceptable that he was in fact on the roster just before the dawn of the drought. I consider his prime to have come well after the MCM.. Technically he would not be eligible because he was on a Bills roster that went to the Postseason. I thought of him at first too, but alas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Though he wouldn't be my answer if I could only choose ONE drought era player....I get the sense that Jairus Byrd would be a stud playmaker in McDermott's scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Brian Moorman it is. Seriously - names not said yet: Nate Clements, the good J Byrd...questionables Whitner, A Williams, Poz Moulds is not a drought Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMAKCruiser Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, BuffaloBillies said: He went to the playoffs in 1995, 1996, 1998 and 1999 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, whatdrought said: Technically he would not be eligible because he was on a Bills roster that went to the Postseason. I thought of him at first too, but alas. *****... I read my way around the parentheses... I saw... or wanted to see ”If you could bring one drought era Buffalo Bill, someone who never played in the playoffs with the Bills in their prime”, ? 35 minutes ago, whatdrought said: I've seen threads like this before, but not sure one has popped up this offseason. If you could bring one drought era Buffalo Bill (someone who never played in the playoffs with the Bills) in their prime, and drop them on this roster, who would it be? **Edit: For the sake of argument, let's say that "prime" means the high point of their career with the Bills. So for instance, whatever Gilmores best year was when wearing the red white and blue, not last year. This is what got me started down this rabbit hole: Freddy seems like an obvious choice, but Mario might be my pick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, SMAKCruiser said: He went to the playoffs in 1995, 1996, 1998 and 1999 Ha. I don't follow instructions very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Chris Watson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njodogg Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Stevie Johnson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Logic said: Though he wouldn't be my answer if I could only choose ONE drought era player....I get the sense that Jairus Byrd would be a stud playmaker in McDermott's scheme. Honestly, he crossed my mind as well... I'm just not sure how he would do in our system where we aren't traditional in safety roles- Poyer is technically the deep man, but he and Hyde will rotate back and front so much that it's not one or the other. Byrd, if I remember correctly, was almost exclusively a deep safety? 2 minutes ago, njodogg said: Stevie Johnson? Low key solid choice. Him and Brown and Beasley would be a great WR core. Edited February 20, 2020 by whatdrought 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0017 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Andrea Reed!!!! Super Bowl drought era? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring it Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Freddie!! Or Fitz. The Fitzmagic part anyway!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) Aaron Schobel, maybe Mario. IMO, as much as I love him, Freddie is a wasted choice since RBs are a dime a dozen. Edited February 20, 2020 by DrDawkinstein 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Golden Goat said: Jason Peters That's the first name that came to my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Lee Evans would have been a borderline HOFer with Josh Allen and this coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Terrence McGee. Would love to see him opposite Tre White, plus he would be a huge boost on kick returns. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthomas Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Aaron Schobel, Eric Moulds, Brian Moorman, Terrence McGee, Marshawn Lynch... done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Jerry Jabber said: Terrence McGee. Would love to see him opposite Tre White, plus he would be a huge boost on kick returns. Was he a better zone or man corner? I have no idea what we primarily ran when he was here, though I'm sure we switched regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, whatdrought said: I've seen threads like this before, but not sure one has popped up this offseason. Freddy seems like an obvious choice, but Mario might be my pick. Speaking of 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: Speaking of Can you imagine Freddy hyped up on some of that Process *****? He'd be a first ballot for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123719bwiqrb Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Mike Williams and Aaron Maybin. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts