Top 50 Buffalo Bills
Say what you want about the Buffalo Bills in the early 1990s.At the end of the day, there was only one professional football team that went to the Super Bowl four years in a row, and while they did not win any of them or any Super Bowls for that matter, the accomplishment of getting there four times consecutively should be celebrated.
The history of the Buffalo Bills dates back to 1960, where they were charter members of the American Football League and were part of the AFL/NFL merger. This list will include AFL accomplishments, and it is forgotten that the Bills were two-time AFL Champions (1964 and 1965).
This list is up to the end of the 2024 regular season.
Note: Football lists are based on an amalgamation of tenure, traditional statistics, advanced statistics, playoff statistics and post-season accolades.
The starting Left Guard for the Buffalo Bills during their elite run in the late ’80s and the early ’90s, Jim Rtcher would be named to two Pro Bowls and is one of the few players to suit up for Buffalo for over 200 Games.Ritcher entered the Bills Wall of Fame in 2004.
Drafted in the third round (57th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft out of Arkansas, Joe Ferguson stepped into Western New York as a rookie and immediately took over the starting quarterback role. Over the next 12 seasons, "Fergie" served as the steady, tough-as-nails commander under center, directing the offense through major stylistic shifts—from handoffs to O.J. Simpson to air-it-out…
Chosen in the fourth round (25th overall) of the 1964 AFL Draft out of Boston University, Butch Byrd arrived in Western New York as an explosive, physical athlete. Stepping straight into the starting lineup as a rookie, Byrd locked down the right cornerback spot and quickly established himself as the premier ball-hawking defensive back in the American Football League. Byrd…
Claimed off waivers from Houston midway through the 1986 season, Steve Tasker came to Western New York as an unassuming 5-foot-9, 185-pound receiver. Over the following 12 years, he dramatically changed the NFL's perspective on the gunner role, transforming kick and punt coverage into a craft and cementing his reputation as the most outstanding pure special teams player in football…
With the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft, the Bills selected Eric Moulds, a dynamic wide receiver from Mississippi State. Biding his time on the depth chart behind legends like Andre Reed, Moulds exploded in his third season, establishing himself as one of the most dominant perimeter targets of the late 1990s and early…
The Buffalo Bills of the 1960’s were loaded weren’t they? Another member of those two AFL Championships was Safety, George Saimes, a three time First Team AFL All-Pro. He was well regarded in the AFL for his ability to tackle opposing players in the open field. Saimes is also a member of the All-Time AFL Roster.As for the Bills, they…
Spending a decade in the trenches for the Buffalo Bills, Reggie McKenzie would have one excellent season in 1973 where he would be named a First Team All Pro. McKenzie would start all 147 games he played in a Buffalo Bill uniform and had the honor of being the leader of the “Electric Company”, which O.J. Simpson referred the O-Line…
Drafted out of Penn State in 1961, Stewart "Stew" Barber originally signed with Buffalo as a linebacker. It didn't take long for head coach Lou Saban to realize Barber's potential on offense, shifting him to the trenches, where he became the primary architect of the team's pass protection and edge blocking for nearly a decade. Barber possessed a rare blend…
Drafted eighth overall in the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft from Penn State—where he earned unanimous All-American honors and helped the Nittany Lions win a national title—Frewsburg native Shane Conlan quickly became a beloved hometown hero in Western New York. Playing a vital role in Buffalo’s defense alongside stars like Bruce Smith and Cornelius Bennett, Conlan brought lively,…
In March 2020, the Buffalo Bills acquired Stefon Diggs after five successful seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He was brought in for four draft picks, including a first-round selection. This trade sparked a significant transformation for both Diggs and the franchise, giving quarterback Josh Allen a top-tier receiver and quickly boosting Buffalo’s passing game into one of the most formidable…
Taken in the second round (29th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, Nate Odomes stepped directly into the Buffalo secondary and became a key defensive pillar throughout the franchise's legendary run of four straight AFC Championships. Functioning as a ball-hawking shutdown cornerback on the outside, Odomes possessed the rare instincts and closing speed that routinely turned defensive…
Ted "Mt. Washington" joined the Buffalo Bills as an unrestricted free agent in 1995, following periods with San Francisco and Denver. He arrived in Western New York as a formidable presence. At 6 feet 5 inches and over 365 pounds, Washington was the key pillar of Buffalo's 3-4 defense, delivering the most outstanding and commanding phase of his 17-year NFL…
Jim Dunaway, selected ninth overall in the second round of the 1963 AFL Draft from Ole Miss—where he was a consensus All-American and national champion—joined Western New York as a highly regarded interior lineman. Playing next to Tom Sestak, Dunaway quickly proved himself to be a powerful, relentless tackle who contributed to one of the most formidable defensive fronts in…
Drafted in the second round (54th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft from Division II powerhouse North Dakota State, Phil Hansen made his way to Western New York as a determined and unassuming defensive end. Throughout his 11-season NFL journey, Hansen grew into a quiet hero of Buffalo's defense, constantly fighting to contain the run with fierce determination and pairing…
Drafted in the second round (29th overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft out of Auburn—where he was a First-Team All-SEC selection—Joe Cribbs arrived in Western New York as an instant offensive focal point. Functioning as a dual-threat weapon out of the backfield, Cribbs gave Buffalo a dynamic dual-threat running back who could slice through interior defensive lines or swing out…
Nicknamed "The Dancing Bear" for his deceptive agility and massive frame, Ron McDole joined the Buffalo Bills in 1963 after brief stints with St. Louis and Houston. Lined up at left defensive end, McDole became a fixture in Western New York, serving as a defensive team captain and combining relentless run defense with unbelievable ball skills for a lineman. McDole…
A Defensive End who spent all nine of his NFL seasons (2001-09) in Buffalo, Aaron Schobel would go to two Pro Bowls and was a one-time Second Team All-Pro. Schobel would record 78 Quarterback Sacks over his career.
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Taken in the first round (26th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft out of Illinois, Henry Jones joined the Buffalo Bills during the peak of their championship contention. Stepping into the secondary as a strong safety, Jones combined hard-hitting physicality in run support with sharp defensive instincts, making himself a staple in Buffalo's defensive backfield for a decade. Jones possessed…
With the 20th overall pick in the first round of the 1986 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt, Will Wolford arrived in Western New York as an instant plug-and-play contributor along the offensive line. Starting immediately as a rookie, Wolford anchored the front five during the franchise's transformation into an AFC powerhouse, providing the top-tier protection and push that defined Buffalo’s…
