Marvin Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 23 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said: Huh? Cribbs was a premier RB1 in his (brief) heyday. And an excellent pass catcher to boot. 8 minutes ago, Goldseatsaud said: Lol, cribbs was lots better. Hooks was solid and riddick was decent. Look at cribbs numbers That’s why a posted that. Cribbs was the man. I am not saying that Cribbs wasn't better -- he was. But the highlight videos have more of Roland Hooks and Robb Riddick in them. Maybe Ralph et al. were still miffed at him jumping to the USFL when those videos were made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Marvin said: In Bills History, I would say Roland Hooks and Robb Riddick are better known from that era. No way. Cribbs was a Thurman Thomas. Unfortunately, he bolted for the USFL, and we all know how well people associated with that venture have done. Edited December 13, 2022 by Eleven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, Eleven said: No way. Cribbs was a Thurman Thomas. Unfortunately, he bolted for the USFL, and we all know how well people associated with that venture have done. Like becoming President or helping the Bills to 4 Superbowls? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 36 minutes ago, Marvin said: I am not saying that Cribbs wasn't better -- he was. But the highlight videos have more of Roland Hooks and Robb Riddick in them. Maybe Ralph et al. were still miffed at him jumping to the USFL when those videos were made. I remain confused. I wasn’t aware of the Bills making highlight videos back then. Regardless, if someone says “name the premier Bills running back from the early and mid 80s,” fans are going to say Cribbs (not Hooks or Riddick). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said: I remain confused. You're not shocking anyone with this. (kidding) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreams Burn Down Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 39 minutes ago, Eleven said: No way. Cribbs was a Thurman Thomas. Unfortunately, he bolted for the USFL, and we all know how well people associated with that venture have done. I loved Joe Cribbs. We were very close in 1980 and he was a huge part of it. Afterward, Greg Bell was decent, but not to that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 Speaking of 80s Bills greats, I was watching a non-Bills NFL broadcast at some point this season and Jerry Butler’s name came up as a holder of some WR record (or maybe a top-3 placeholder). It was cool to see that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreams Burn Down Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 4 hours ago, That Aud Smell said: He used to, anyway. (I'll keep saying it.) Maybe the training staff can get him injected with some TB12 magic juice or something. I am all in on hoping Beasley can deliver that 6 catches for 34 yards type line. I think it's worth taking a flyer on him at the very least. If he can open up the underneath passing game even slightly, it might give us another dimension. He's not being asked to play a full schedule, either. I'm not sure what he has left, but he's familiar with our system. I'm looking forward to finding out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 22 minutes ago, Dreams Burn Down said: I loved Joe Cribbs. We were very close in 1980 and he was a huge part of it. Afterward, Greg Bell was decent, but not to that level. And Greg Bell got us Cornelius Bennett. (Hoping my feeble memory has that right) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 Joe Cribbs talk made me think of this classic of the season ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 34 minutes ago, Sabres Fan in NS said: Joe Cribbs talk made me think of this classic of the season ... Haven't thought about those guys for awhile. I loved those Bills. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustOneParade Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 hour ago, That Aud Smell said: Speaking of 80s Bills greats, I was watching a non-Bills NFL broadcast at some point this season and Jerry Butler’s name came up as a holder of some WR record (or maybe a top-3 placeholder). It was cool to see that. I remain convinced that if Butler hadn't blown out his knee he would be in the Hall of Fame today. He was that dynamic. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumph_communes Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 Denigrating women is what finally gets Sullivan canned. Noted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 2 hours ago, That Aud Smell said: Speaking of 80s Bills greats, I was watching a non-Bills NFL broadcast at some point this season and Jerry Butler’s name came up as a holder of some WR record (or maybe a top-3 placeholder). It was cool to see that. 1 hour ago, JustOneParade said: I remain convinced that if Butler hadn't blown out his knee he would be in the Hall of Fame today. He was that dynamic. Butler was so good. He and Takeo Spikes are my 2 all-time "what might've been if not for injury" Bills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 hour ago, PASabreFan said: Haven't thought about those guys for awhile. I loved those Bills. Not sure what happened to my post ... Game 1 they finally beat the Fins after going O for the 1970s. The fans tore down the goal posts. Last game ... Fouts throws a 50 yard bomb to win it for San Diego. The play before that was nearly intercepted. If the bobler could have held on for the INT the game would have ended and the Bills would have played the Raiders (Oakland) in Buffalo for a trip to the SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreams Burn Down Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, Sabres Fan in NS said: Not sure what happened to my post ... Game 1 they finally beat the Fins after going O for the 1970s. The fans tore down the goal posts. Last game ... Fouts throws a 50 yard bomb to win it for San Diego. The play before that was nearly intercepted. If the bobler could have held on for the INT the game would have ended and the Bills would have played the Raiders (Oakland) in Buffalo for a trip to the SB. I would have loved our chances against the Raiders and Eagles. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 14, 2022 Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 2 hours ago, nfreeman said: Butler was so good. He and Takeo Spikes are my 2 all-time "what might've been if not for injury" Bills. Yes. But no love for Sam Cowart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted December 14, 2022 Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 (edited) I agree on Jerry Butler but that raises the next questions. Is Diggs the best WR ever to play for the Bills? Reed is in the Hall, but I honestly think Diggs is the better player, although we may have been better off keeping the pick and choosing Jefferson. Bob Chandler, Moulds and Lofton have to be on the list somewhere. Edited December 14, 2022 by GASabresIUFAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldseatsaud Posted December 14, 2022 Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: I agree on Jerry Butler but that raises the next questions. Is Diggs the best WR ever to play for the Bills? Reed is in the Hall, but I honestly think Diggs is the better player, although we may have been better off keeping the pick and choosing Jefferson. Bob Chandler, Moulds and Lofton have to be on the list somewhere. Reed was awesome player. I would take 83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nfreeman Posted December 14, 2022 Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 55 minutes ago, Taro T said: Yes. But no love for Sam Cowart? Good call -- he's on the list too. 25 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: I agree on Jerry Butler but that raises the next questions. Is Diggs the best WR ever to play for the Bills? Reed is in the Hall, but I honestly think Diggs is the better player, although we may have been better off keeping the pick and choosing Jefferson. Bob Chandler, Moulds and Lofton have to be on the list somewhere. Diggs hasn't been here long enough yet IMHO to supplant Reed, although Diggs' peak is probably higher than Reed's. It's pretty close though -- Reed was a fantastic player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnkirishone Posted December 14, 2022 Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 Didn't beaselbub say he was glad to not be in buffalo earlier in the year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted December 14, 2022 Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 13 minutes ago, nfreeman said: Good call -- he's on the list too. Diggs hasn't been here long enough yet IMHO to supplant Reed, although Diggs' peak is probably higher than Reed's. It's pretty close though -- Reed was a fantastic player. Diggs is at 4000 yards and 28 TDs with 4 games to go in his 3 years here. These are Buffalo records for a 3 years stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted December 14, 2022 Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 Just now, GASabresIUFAN said: Diggs is at 4000 yards and 28 TDs with 4 games to go in his 3 years here. These are Buffalo records for a 3 years stretch. Different eras though. The passing game is a much bigger part of the offense now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted December 14, 2022 Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, nfreeman said: Different eras though. The passing game is a much bigger part of the offense now. True and Reed had Lofton and Thomas to take some catches away.. Still Diggs is succeeding with limited other top options and often getting double teamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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