BuffaloBob Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Dan Darragh said: Preston Ridlehuber I was 11 when he played for the Bills. My brother (who was 10) and I remember him for one reason. We were at my Uncle Jack's for a Sunday family get together and we went in to watch the season opener in '69. My Uncle, a man of fewer words than even my father, walked into the living room, looked at us for what seemed like at least 15 seconds with a grin on his face and summarily announced "Remember this name............Preston Ridlehuber..." He then departed. So much for his (what we assumed to be) prediction of greatness, other than the halfback option play he threw to beat the Patriots that year. But because of that seemingly momentous pronouncement, his name has never escaped us. 😆 Edited November 13, 2020 by BuffaloBob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Maybe not the best, but certainly the most unsung: Robb Riddick. When he came in for short yardage, he always got it. I also am a fan of WR Steve Tasker's work on special teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 How about the LB who always filled in for Conlan when he was hurt?!!!! I don't remember his name and it's not worth googling! please help me out! I'm Going back to watch the end of the game someone posted above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 5 hours ago, Haslett_Stomp said: Kenneth Davis with Roland Hooks a close second. Not the biggest surprised to me whatsoever that Roland Hooks was in on the second response. He was my first thought. I also would consider Robb Riddick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 5 hours ago, Captain Hindsight said: The perfect combination of charisma and poise is really the only answer here. 5 hours ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said: The Chroise 😆 I hope you guys know that I coined the phrase "Chroise" (back when my screen name was JR in Ann Arbor). So, I will be taking my $.013 commission now (per person). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 For me, I instantly think of Kenny Davis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 39 minutes ago, boater said: Maybe not the best, but certainly the most unsung: Robb Riddick. I am very pleasantly surprised by how many people have mentioned Robb Riddick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 5 hours ago, Blokestradamus said: The greatest Pakistani/Palestinian/Kuwaiti QB of all time. He reminds me of "Moonlight" Graham from the Field of Dreams...he got in 1 game with the Redskins in 2003 and completed a single pass for 7 yards...that was the only game he played in and only pass he ever completed in an NFL game.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 2 hours ago, QLBillsFan said: Butch Rolle Tashard Choice Clifford Hicks I looked quickly, and thought 'coffee'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Not sure anyone remembers Marcus Price. He was our backup swing tackle back around 2002ish, and I used to love him. anytime he came in the game, I had total confidence in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Easy decision! Kenny Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: I hope you guys know that I coined the phrase "Chroise" (back when my screen name was JR in Ann Arbor). So, I will be taking my $.013 commission now (per person). Send me the bill 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 2 hours ago, hondo in seattle said: I voted for Roland Hooks earlier. For the young ones... It was Week 12 of the 1981 season. We desperately needed a win against the Pats to keep our slim playoff hopes alive. But our offense sputtered. Only able to find the endzone once all day (an 11 yard Fergie to Hooks connection), we were losing 17-13 with less than a minute left. The Pats faced a 4th and 2 in Buffalo territory and decided to go for it. After all they had Sam "the Bam" Cunningham in the backfield - the league's best short yardage specialist. If they made the first down, game over. The Bills were out of time outs. If they didn't make the first down, the Bills were unlikely to score with mere seconds left on a ticking clock. The Bills D stuffs Cunningham. 35 seconds left. 73 yards to go. We've got the ball - but very little hope. Then Roland Hooks happens. Here's the Youtube vid. For a great Bills treat, just watch the end of the game from about 2:34 on. Maybe the best 35 seconds of game time in Bills history. I was there...but was walking out in the parking lot when I heard the big roar. Yes, I did finally watch this video and saw what I missed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Mark Pike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Boobie D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turf Toejam 34 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Marlon Kerner----always had an impact when he was in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Matt Barkley for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Rambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMAKCruiser Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 22 minutes ago, Turf Toejam 34 said: Marlon Kerner----always had an impact when he was in. That dude was always hurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 9 hours ago, Haslett_Stomp said: Kenneth Davis with Roland Hooks a close second. Those were my 2 right off the bat. 1 hour ago, oldmanfan said: Mark Pike Pike , maybe the 2nd best special teams player of the 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonley1180 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Kenneth Davis. And it’s not even close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Reich and Kenneth Davis are obvious. But I'll give some love here to Thad Lewis. He started some games in 2013 after EJ got hurt. I remember having absolute no expectations for him but he pleasantly surprised me that year. He made some exciting plays this day: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 3 hours ago, bigK14094 said: I was there...but was walking out in the parking lot when I heard the big roar. Yes, I did finally watch this video and saw what I missed. Funny you say that, bigk, because as I was watching the youtube video, I was thinking it was kind of a Woodstock thing. 400,000 people were actually at Woodstock yet a 1,000,000 or more claim they were there. Similarly, I think a lot of more people say they saw this game - including the miraculous ending - than actually did. As you know, lots of people left early like you did - before the Hooks fireworks. Anyway, congrats to you for the honesty. Feel bad for you - you missed a great Bills moment. My favorite game between OJ and Kelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Kenny Davis Frank Reich Robb Riddick Cliff Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Roland Hooks and Kenny Davis are the two that came to mind before I read all of the other responses. It's hard not to consider Frank Reich as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) 60’s - Daryl Lamonica, Paul Guidry, Ed Rutkowski Late 70’s early 80’s - Roland Hooks, Lou Piccone, Keith Moody Late 80 - early 90’s - Frank Reich, Kenny Davis, Steve Tasker, Mike Lodish. Edited November 14, 2020 by Bob in STL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BhamBillsFan Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Gary Marangi and Kenneth Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkim0904 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Frank Reich Doug Flutie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Frank Reich Lots of other choices but both on and off he represented the best in Buffalo. His organization "Athletes in Action" was selling Celebration-Comeback posters of Frank Reich to raise money for charity so I ordered one but I never received. When I sent email was told they were all gone and they would refund money if I requested. I did not. Several months late I received email below: Quote Thanks for your patience with all this. Again, I'm sorry for the inconvenience to you. I've got your address and I'll send it out tomorrow. In fact, because of our mistake, I'll be sending you an authentic "Frank Reich" autographed poster. Frank personally signed some of these for us . I received poster several days later. I have taken poster out a few times and one was Eagles Superbowl with the whole bar cheering for Eagles except two P*ts fans who lost pie in the face bets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerdMentality Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Flutie. Or maybe Johnson? 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poblano Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Marlo Perry, he was essentially our Nickel LB in that '99 defense that led the league overall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyBoy Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 19 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: Someone that was predominantly a back up and only spot starter. So someone like Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn't count because he became a full time starter. RIP big guy! This was a great topic to throw up on the wall! Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 On 11/13/2020 at 1:45 PM, QLBillsFan said: Butch Rolle Tashard Choice Clifford Hicks Don't know why but Clifford Hicks and Chris Hale were some of my faves on SB era Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUNT750 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 On 11/13/2020 at 9:03 AM, aristocrat said: Kenny Davis Excellent - my 1st thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpactCorey Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Christian Wade. How fun was it watching a rugby player carrying the ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Coot Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Frank Reich. Frank holds records for the greatest NFL comeback and (until 2006) college football's greatest comeback. We all know about his NFL comeback (Bills comeback win after being down 35-3). He also QB'd Maryland to a 1984 win over Miami after being down 31-0. The greatest backup QB of all time would have to be Earl Morall. He QB'd the Colts to Super Bowl III (Johnny U was injured that year) and Miami for most of their undefeated 1972 season (Bob Greise was injured for much of the year).. Oh, yes, both teams had excellent defenses. That helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Ed Rutkowski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 On 11/13/2020 at 6:09 PM, Real McNasty said: Rambo Rambo was a good back up. Not the best, but, maybe the best in the last 5-10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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