Sierra Foothills Posted July 5 Posted July 5 Favorite players from over the years? I missed the AFL Championship teams but I did catch the end of Butch Byrd and Mike Stratton's careers and they were among my earliest favorite players as a 7 year old kid. A lot of the players already mentioned are on the list too but for me it's been almost 60 years of following this team. Even before the 17 year playoff drought there were many lean years in the Bills history. From 1967 until 1979, the Bills only made the playoffs once. So the beginning of my love for the Bills coincided with many very sad seasons. However, being a kid I had many favorite players from the 1967-79 teams that I cheered for. Just to add some new names (besides Byrd and Stratton, and of course OJ) to the discussion and to acknowledge the first dark age of Bills football... Haven Moses WR Paul Costa TE James Harris QB Marlin Briscoe WR Jim Braxton FB JD Hill WR Al Cowlings DE (and White Bronco) Tony Greene DB Dwight "Ike" Harrison WR then DB Dave Washington TE then LB Bobby Chandler WR The Electric Company (The OJ era O-line) Steve Freeman S Roland Hooks RB Mike Kadish DE Earl Edwards DE Sherman White DE Ben Williams DE Charles Romes CB Curtis Brown RB Shane Nelson LB Frank Lewis WR Lou Piccone WR Lucious Sanford LB Ken Jones OT Joe Devlin OT All of these guys were excellent football players who had careers they can be proud of, but who played on bad football teams and therefore, will be remembered by few as time marches on. 1 Quote
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted July 6 Posted July 6 (edited) JK12 was the reason I became a Bills fan…but there were so many other players on those teams I loved rooting for as well. It’s always funny to me that a guy like Tim Tindale who was here for a cup of coffee, still sticks in my brain all these years later. His shining moment was galloping into the EZ against Miami in the ‘95 playoffs, a 44 yard run that was as awesome to watch happen as it was unexpected. Or Marvcus Patton, a LB with the coolest name to say and capable of big plays anytime. Tops in my book tho after Kelly (and now Allen obviously), remains Steve Tasker. Loved seeing him play WR as well. Always a fun topic OP! Edited July 6 by NoHuddleKelly12 1 Quote
Winnebago Man Posted July 10 Posted July 10 (edited) Some of my favorite players from over the years: 90s Era: James Lofton Steve Tasker Corneilius Bennett Darryl Talley Nate Odomes Jamie Mueller Kenneth Davis Henry Jones Kurt Schulz Bryce Paup Chris Spielman Ted Washington 00s Era: Eric Moulds Jay Reimersma Sam Gash Larry Centers Ruben Brown Pat Williams Takeo Spikes Sam Adams Aaron Schobel London Fletcher Brian Moorman 2010s Kyle WIlliams Fred Jackson Stevie Johnson Terrence McGee Eric Wood Chris Hogan Lorenzo Alexander 2020s: Josh Allen James Cook Cole Beasley Micah Hyde Jordan Poyer Matt Milano Taron Johnson Tre'Davious White Reggie Gilliam Dawson Knox Jackson Hawes Deone Walker Edited Monday at 02:45 PM by Winnebago Man 1 Quote
Sestak4ever Posted July 10 Posted July 10 Don’t know how many people remember him, but I always enjoyed watching Roland Hooks. He was so consistent and you could rely on him when a play was needed. 1 Quote
Mark Vader Posted July 10 Posted July 10 On 7/1/2026 at 5:35 AM, SMAKCruiser said: I am glad I didn't say Tom Brady Is that you, Saviour Peterman? Quote
bleve Posted July 10 Posted July 10 On 7/1/2026 at 11:36 AM, Old Coot said: From the AFL years: Cookie Gilchrist Daryle Lamonica "The Mad Bomber" Elbert "Golden Wheels" Dubenion Jackie Kemp Billy Shaw Tom Sestak "All World" Peter Gogolak (indirectly responsible for the NFL-AFL merger. Mike Stratton "The Shot heard 'round the World" George Saimes Paul Maguire (dissed by the coach; Wilson fired the coach) Butch Byrd Marty Schottenheimer When I was a kid when we played football, I had a white t-shirt with "44" in black electrical tape. I was Elbert Dubenion! 2 1 Quote
BuffaloBill Posted July 10 Posted July 10 On 6/30/2026 at 11:25 PM, 13 Seconds to Mars said: Millennial as well. My all time favorite player was Terrence McGee. Had he been on the Cowboys, he would’ve been a household name. Very good corner and elite return man. The tandem of McGee on KR and Roscoe Parrish returning punts was crazy. Forget the fact that he didn’t score. This is one of the sickest returns I’ve ever seen. I know every Bills fan has seen it, but this is what I show other fans if they don’t know. That has to be one of the craziest plays ever and I was there to see it live. Just heartbreaking because its like he ran out of gas and tripped just short of the EZ. 1 Quote
major Posted July 11 Posted July 11 Jim Jeffcoat, Fred Jackson, Doug Flutie, Frank Reich, Kenny Davis, James Lofton, Fitzpatrick, Travis Henry, Cole Beasley Quote
T master Posted Monday at 01:25 PM Posted Monday at 01:25 PM There are so many players but I am going to stick with players that gave their all to the Bills but never tasted true success while with the team & should have just because of the type of players & people that they are ! To start 1 of my all time favorites is Kyle for sure & on that side of the ball match him up with Schobel, Bills lifers that could make a difference today & deserve to taste success of a winning team . In the offensive side of the ball I would love to see Eric moulds & Jerry Butler with Josh as their QB because neither of them got to experience success while they were here but both could make a huge difference for Josh & this team . And just for a cherry on top put Shady in the back field too . I know Shady was here when Josh started but to put him behind this O line & if Shady was in the shape he was when he got here HELLO !! Quote
MJS Posted Monday at 09:04 PM Posted Monday at 09:04 PM I grew up loving Eric Moulds. He was the first player that I considered my favorite player. Travis Henry and Fred Jackson at RB. Terrance McGee. Kyle Williams. Loved Tre White, Micah Hyde, and Jordan Poyer. Quote
dhg Posted Monday at 10:00 PM Posted Monday at 10:00 PM (edited) OJ. I will duck and take my lumps for that choice.But, 5 year old me had 3 favorites. Randy Smith. Rick Martin. OJ. Edited Monday at 10:02 PM by dhg 1 Quote
kkim0904 Posted Monday at 11:14 PM Posted Monday at 11:14 PM No particular order Bruce Smith Thurman Thomas Josh Allen Andre Reed Eric Moulds Quote
oldmanfan Posted Tuesday at 12:46 AM Posted Tuesday at 12:46 AM I have many but if I had to pick my absolute favorites: Offense: Cookie, Billy Shaw, OJ (despite him being a degenerate murderer after his playing career), Jerry Butler, Andre Reed, Kent Hull, Fred Jackson, Josh Allen Defense Sestak, Saimes, Bob James, Tony Greene, The Bermuda Triangle, Bruce, Biscuit, Fletcher, Kyle W, Tre White Special Teams Tasker (favorite player ever), Maguire, Mark Pike, Gogolak Quote
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