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Buffalo Bills GOAT: Who’s on Mount Rushmore of all time?

The Buffalo Bills’ Mount Rushmore includes Bruce Smith, OJ Simpson, Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas, iconic players in the team’s history since its formation in 1959.

In numbers

  • Bruce Smith notched 171 sacks in his 15 years in Buffalo.
  • Jim Kelly threw for over 35,000 yards and 237 touchdowns in his 11 professional seasons.
  • Thurman Thomas rushed for over 12,000 yards and 65 touchdowns during his time with the Bills.
  • OJ Simpson had 10,183 yards and 57 touchdowns in his nine years with Buffalo.

Yes, but

While some may argue for other players like Andre Reed to be on Mount Rushmore, the selections of Smith, Kelly, Thomas and Simpson are hard to argue with given their impact on the team.

State of play

  • Bruce Smith, Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas and OJ Simpson are all members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • Josh Allen’s stellar performances over the past few seasons could potentially earn him a spot on the Bills’ Mount Rushmore in the future.

And after

If Josh Allen continues his impressive career trajectory, he could potentially replace one of the existing players on the Buffalo Bills’ Mount Rushmore.

Conclusion

The Buffalo Bills’ Mount Rushmore features legendary players who have left an indelible mark on the team’s history, with potential for future changes as current Josh Allen continues to excel.