BoccesOnTransit Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 For those who were alive and aware during the SB run, overall, how does this year's talent compare? Who do you think would win if they played each-other, both in their primes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Oi Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 The 90's squad had several hall of famers , this group has a ways to go but the potential looks to be there. The 90's squad had more star players while this team has more depth 1-53. To compare I'd say this team is like the 1988-90 version...Just on the door step made AFC championship but lost to the Icky Wood's Bengals. Let's pray this year isn't like 89 when that Ronnie Harmon drop ended our season. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, Craig Oi said: The 90's squad had several hall of famers , this group has a ways to go but the potential looks to be there. The 90's squad had more star players while this team has more depth 1-53. To compare I'd say this team is like the 1988-90 version...Just on the door step made AFC championship but lost to the Icky Wood's Bengals. Let's pray this year isn't like 89 when that Ronnie Harmon drop ended our season. I think its hard to compare from different era's. Back in the 90's teams could play defense. Today if you sneeze on a player its a 15 yard unnecessary roughness penalty. Right now the 90's teams get the nod because of what they accomplished. But if this group can win a Super Bowl than that changes everything. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Totally different eras. I will say though that I’m taking McD over Marv. 7 1 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Oi Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, Greg S said: I think its hard to compare from different era's. Back in the 90's teams could play defense. Today if you sneeze on a player its a 15 yard unnecessary roughness penalty. Right now the 90's teams get the nod because of what they accomplished. But if this group can win a Super Bowl than that changes everything. 5 minutes ago, Rico said: Totally different eras. I will say though that I’m taking McD over Marv. I have to agree with this but for arguments sake I thought I'd give it a stab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 With today's rules, today's team is better. With the rules then the 90's team would demolish this team. Both teams were deep but the 90's team has superior high end talent. But on the other hand the players might have not been as dedicated off the field and drank more than they should have, especially before the Giants SB. Again though some of that is the rise of sports science. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbillievable Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) This team feels like the Bledsoe team after they picked up Takeo. The offense was good and the defense had just gotten a revamp... but then the O disappeared and the D was #2 in the league. We're hoping it's more like '88-'89 than early 2000's The 90's team would kill this one with 90's rules. Today's rules would make it close. Edited August 24, 2021 by unbillievable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Looking at D, it’s hard to argue against any team with Bruce, and Biscuit would still be a stud… but Jeff Wright would get annihilated, and there are plenty of others like Conlan and Kelso that just couldn’t hang today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, Rico said: Looking at D, it’s hard to argue against any team with Bruce, and Biscuit would still be a stud… but Jeff Wright would get annihilated, and there are plenty of others like Conlan and Kelso that just couldn’t hang today. Bruce was out of this world. I never fully appreciated him at the time. That being said, I think today’s team would easily beat the 90’s team. Talent, training, and coaching is just so much better these days. Our 90’s defense seemed good, but they got annihilated in four Super Bowls. I think Josh Allen has his way with them if Mark Rypien could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 90s team had HOFers at positions we don’t. You give this current team a Bruce Smith and Thurman Thomas….watch out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this team is forging its own identity, one in which all Bills teams past and present may end up being compared to. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Arguments between eras is always fun, but so so so subjective. Overall I feel like I’d prefer the majority of the 90’s roster starters to our own now, but the gap is narrowing fast, and this may be the year that changes for me, imo. But really people, we’re being asked to choose between great pizza and more great pizza, so really no wrong answers… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Until we get to at least one SB I would tap the brakes on the 90's bills comparisons. If anything that team right now is the Chiefs since they are currently the kings of the AFC until proven otherwise. One thing I will say, if Rousseau ends up coming out of nowhere and being a dominant DE in the coming years we'll be one step closer to the 90's bills with our new Bruce Smith type player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbillievable Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Get to One Superbowl and we can start to comparisons. Win a Superbowl and we can end the discussion. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Just now, unbillievable said: Get to One Superbowl and we can start to comparisons. Win a Superbowl and we can end the discussion. Except then we have to argue about the strength of the opponent and how did they stack up to the 90’s WFT, ‘boys & G-men… 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Motorin' said: I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this team is forging its own identity, one in which all Bills teams past and present may end up being compared to. Yep, it is time, no way way past time for Bills fans to stop reminiscing about 25+ years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Elite QB? Check Elite WR? Check WR depth? Check RB's? 90's all day TE? Edge 90's OL? I think they're about even, outside of us not having a Kent Hull DL? We have no Bruce or Biscuit, but I like our group. Edge 90's LB's? Check CB's? Our CB depth on those 90's teams was better than ours now S's? I'd take Poyer and Hyde K? Absolutely check. Bass-o-matic ST? Hard to say If Rousseau does in the Regular Season what he's doing right now? Man, everything will look better. LB's, Secondary, it will open up more opportunities for TO's if QB's are having to rush throws. It will also force some sacks Hughes' way as well because of the pressure from the other side. Epenesa looks better. Hopefully Addison has a stronger campaign than last year. Oliver seems to be getting after it. We've all heard the reports about Star. We could really be there in the end hoisting the Lombardi. Right now I'd liken us to the Peyton Manning led Colts who had to get past the Patriots. The Chiefs are in that Patriots role now days. Still, this team feels different than those 90's teams. They are a closer knit group imo and I really feel like we will finally get it done, bring one home to Buffalo. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbillievable Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I haven't felt this good about a roster since 2015 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Just now, unbillievable said: Get to One Superbowl and we can start to comparisons. Win a Superbowl and we can end the discussion. They win a Super Bowl then immediately become the best team the Bills had during the Super Bowl era. Before my time and the game was much different then but they would be on the same level as the 64 & 65 AFL champions. Those teams will have been the only teams to win a championship for Buffalo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I take the 90s Bills. I think they're built to beat the current team. You beat this Bills team by running it down their throat and making them run the ball on offense. Don't think this current team would take advantage of the small 90's defensive line or be able to stop Thurman and Kenny Davis from running the ball like crazy. Just my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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