This is sorta Baseball Related Braves P John Smoltz talks about the BILLS

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

Pitcher John Smoltz said the Braves are still living as the Buffalo Bills of the mid-'90s did, answering questions about why they're falling short so much in the postseason. But Smoltz is nearing the end of his career and knows Atlanta's unmatched run of 13 straight division titles will get its due in time.

"When we're all done and not playing, only as time passes will we be totally respected," Smoltz said. "If it turns out we don't win another championship, we'll have to deal with that frustration every year. With the credentials and legacy we leave, it will only be appreciated once we're gone and that's probably what's happening with them (the Bills) now. http://buffalonews.com/editorial/20050717/7065461.asp scroll or page down until you see Braves new World

[Bill Brasky]

Re: This is sorta Baseball Related Braves P John Smoltz talks about the BILLS

Sadly, I don't think any of those late 80's/early 90's teams will ever get their just credibility simply because they didn't "win" the big one.... 12-4, 13-3 and constantly making the super bowl just don't count in the eyes of many... even taking into account that when the Bills made it the NFC dominated the league for years and we still came close to beating a couple of those teams.

There will never again be a franchise that goes to 4 straight super bowls. win or lose, that is an accomplishment that should stand among the all-time great achievements amongst any major sporting team.

People also forget we had a pretty good team in 88-89' when we lost to Cincy in the conference title. Had we won that, it would have been 5 SB's in 6 seasons, but I don't think there was a way we would have beaten that SF team.