Best Trade in Buffalo History

[Ebenezer]

They were discussing this on the radio today...what's your choice.

[clumping platelets]

Trade for Cornelius Bennett ranks closely with the Bledsoe deal

[Ebenezer]

I'll add it!!

[4thAndLong]

Hard to rank them, we haven't seen what Bledsoe will do as a Bill.

[casdhf]

What about the Jim Kelly deal?

[Ebenezer]

What deal???...all they did was draft him.

[casdhf]

they traded for the pick they took him with

[Novacane]

What about Jay Foreman for Charley "Kick of Watcher" Rogers?

[Ebenezer]

Originally posted by casdhf
they traded for the pick they took him with


the trade was for the pick...not for Kelly...if the pick was a bust would that be the worst trade in team history...no.

[casdhf]

Yeah, well it was Jim Kelly.

[casdhf]

You're telling me that trading Walker wasn't one of the best moves the Cowboys ever made? They drafted Emmitt Smith, but he could have been a bust, so it doesn't count. :eek:

[Ebenezer]

Fine....then vote other! It still wasn't the best ever.

[clumping platelets]

Jim Kelly was drafted with a choice acquired as part of the either the OJ to SF OR Cousineau to Cleveland trade. I believe that trade could be included above :)

[THATHURMANATOR]

The Hasek deal without a doubt!

[Fat Tony]

Barrie Moore and Craig Millar for Miro Satan was a great trade

[THATHURMANATOR]

Yeah but we traded ruutu and beuregard for one of the best players in the history of the league. ruutu had like 1 goal the entire season before.

[Captain gameboy]

I think the Bledsoe deal will prove to be the best deal in Buffalo sports history. The Pats will get a very good player for it, but Drew's performance and attitude will allow us to have access to a few free agents that are looking for a ring, and I think that will happen in 2004. It's been a perfect fit so far, and I think the future will make it more obvious. Drew Bledsoe; Buffalo Bill. Sounds good.

[TacklingDummy]

Ummm I don't want to say what I think. Just read my Custom Title. :)

[Marcos20]

can u guys tell me something about those other trades.. i really dont now nothing .. couse im in argentina , and i started wathing NFL in the early 90' (about 6 years) .. so thats why im a diehard bills fan ..
please tell something about those otrher players and trades

[Mad Bomber]

The more the Bills win, the better this trade gets.

Imagine....Drew Bledsoe for a #32 first round pick!!!

[Dozerdog]

The Pats will just trade it away to move up and get another Tight End

[Judge]

Originally posted by Ebenezer
What deal???...all they did was draft him.

He was picked with a draft pick I believe was obtained from the 49ers as part of the trade that sent OJ to San Francisco.

[casdhf]

I think it was from Cleveland

[Ebenezer]

I believe cas is correct.

[casdhf]

:bravo:

[Ebenezer]

but I would need to consult a media guide to make sure

[The_Philster]

Originally posted by casdhf
I think it was from Cleveland

It was. When Cousineau came back from the CFL, we traded him to Cleveland for their 1st rd pick in the 1983 Draft.


Originally posted by Ebenezer
but I would need to consult a media guide to make sure
No need.

[SABURZFAN]

the best trade that the BILLS made was when they traded paul seymour to the STEELERS for frank lewis.seymour failed his physical in pittsburgh and lewis had some productive years in buffalo.

[WG]

I agree w/ 4th and think that it's a bit premature for us to start talking about the Bledsoe trade as the greatest ever. Anything can happen. He can sustain another injury, perhaps career ending. He can not play as well next year or the year after. He's playing very well and anyone would expect him to continue to, but until he does, he needs to have a couple of solid seasons.

Also, if Gilbride eventually realizes that there are two components to an offense, namely a rushing game too, then perhaps Drews numbers will fall some if Henry becomes a top back in this league. That would be good for the team while at the same time reducing Drew's numbers/stats. I wouldn't say that that would alter how good he is, but it may influence some peoples views.

As it now stands, Drew's gotta be the starter for the AFC Pro Bowl team. That would be the first time that he'd be a starter in the PB!!

[InTheBox]

Drew Bledsoe is by far the greatest trade we have had. The Results are already here. 5-3!!!!!!!!

[Earthquake Enyart]

The OJ trade where we picked up 2 #1's and 2 #2's that built the defense (Haslett, Conlan, Smerlas) for those early 80's playoff teams.

[Ebenezer]

good point EE!

[Judge]

Clarification:

In 1978, the Bills traded OJ to the 49ers for a slew of draft picks, including the one used in 1979 to draft Tom Cousineau. In 1982, the Bills traded Cousineau to Cleveland for picks, including the one used to get Jim Kelly.


So, the OJ trade is connected to the drafting of Jim Kelly, albeit not directly.