‘Despite the murder trial and armed robbery conviction, Simpson’s place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame has long been considered secure due to the policy that only on-field considerations are taken into account, a sentiment re-affirmed by the hall’s president, Jim Porter, in a statement following Simpson’s death.’
BillsBeat - April 12, 2024
O.J. Simpson dies at 76: Family of controversial NFL player announces death after battle with cancer
‘Simpson leaves behind a complicated legacy, one defined as much by a highly-publicized 1990s murder trial that ended in a controversial acquittal as by his play on this field. He also later spent nearly a decade in prison after a handful of felony convictions, including robbery and kidnapping.’
Why is O.J. Simpson called Juice? Explaining the nickname and its connection to Bills offensive line
‘Whether the nickname for the Bills offensive line sprung from O.J. Simpson’s nickname isn’t entirely clear, but together the two nicknames — and Simpson’s remarkable success on the field — helped each other become more prominent. “Juice” was often used as slang for electricity, particularly during Simpson’s era, and “The Electric Company” — Simpson’s offensive line — helped turn “The Juice” loose by effectively blocking for the running back.’
OJ Simpson dies of cancer at 76
‘The news seemed to come out of left field as Simpson himself had said he had beaten cancer. Unfortunately, that didn’t end up being the case. Simpson had mentioned right before the Super Bowl that his health was good just days after denying he was in hospice care.’
Where Bills roster stands less than two weeks before NFL Draft
‘Each NFL team is allowed to carry up to 90 players throughout the offseason until final cuts are made at the end of training camp.’
O.J. Simpson passes away at age 76
‘Simpson’s family made the announcement in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday morning.’
Reflecting on legacy of O.J. Simpson, his 1995 trial
‘”I played with Eric Allen, who broke the national collegiate record two years before that, and I played on that line. Then I went to Buffalo, got to play on the line as O.J. broke the professional record. I said, ‘Hey, it’s pretty easy,’ only to find out that it’s rare that it happens, and I was fortunate,” DeLamielleure said.’
Troy Franklin's size & speed could make the Buffalo Bills offense even more dangerous
‘“Tall and fast, man,” Emory Hunt, the owner of Football Gameplan told 7 Sports at the NFL Combine. “When you think about the Miami Dolphins in terms of speed, now add that speed in a longer more athletic body.”‘
O.J. Simpson dead from cancer at age 76, family says
‘In February, Simpson denied reports that he was in hospice care as he was reportedly quietly battling prostate cancer. WPLG-TV had reported that Simpson was undergoing chemotherapy.’
Goldman family, Caitlyn Jenner, more react to O.J. Simpson's death
‘The Goldman family’s attorney, who has been pursuing the judgment for more than a decade, said in a statement to The Associated Press, “He died without penance. We don’t know what he has, where it is or who is in control. We will pick up where we are and keep going with it.”‘
O.J. Simpson, former Bills running back who was acquitted of double murder, dies at 76, family says
‘Simpson’s legal troubles continued later in his life. In 2008, he was sentenced to up to 33 years in prison after he and a group of men entered a hotel room at a Las Vegas casino and took sports memorabilia at gunpoint in September 2007. Two of the men had guns. Simpson was convicted of armed robbery and other felony charges. The parole board heard him insist yet again that he was only trying to retrieve sports memorabilia and family heirlooms stolen from him after his criminal trial in Los Angeles.’
Former Bills teammates take time to reflect on OJ Simpson's career
‘”OJ was like a national hero. He was like Joe Namath, and Muhammad Ali, and Bill Russell, and all those guys. He’s right up there with anybody,” DeLamielleure said. “He would always tell us, ‘Hey, stay on the field while I’m signing autographs for all these kids.’ And we would practice at Niagara. He would never leave without signing an autograph for kids. I mean, he showed us a lot how to treat the fans. He was really great with the fans in Buffalo.”‘
Former Bills teammate remembers playing with O.J. Simpson
‘“Did he do it? I don’t know. It’s something I never brought up to him,” Edgerson said. “I didn’t think that in our friendship that I needed to bring it up.”’
BillsBeat - April 11, 2024
Texas receiver Adonai Mitchell would check many boxes for Bills
‘The Bills decision to trade Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans on April 3 created a massive void in the passing game, as did – to a lesser extent – Gabe Davis signing with Jacksonville in free agency last month. The Bills signed Curtis Samuel, but one receiver and possibly two receivers should be in the offing during the draft (April 25-27). Mitchell checks the right boxes.’
New Bills OL La'el Collins once caught a shark, had pancake cleats: 5 things to know
‘Collins spent the year on the physically unable to perform list after he tore his ACL and MCL in December 2022, during the first year of his five-year, $50 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, who released him. before last season. Collins also did not play in the 2020 Covid season because of hip surgery.’