Posted December 26, 2024Dec 26 comment_1779391 He had been battling cancer. I {vaguely) remember him as a good Bengals LB befire being sent to the Eagles. https://nypost.com/2024/12/25/sports/eagles-hall-of-famer-bill-bergey-dies-at-79-after-lengthy-health-battle/
December 27, 2024Dec 27 comment_1779439 Condolences to his family and friends. He was a very good LB. But we fleeced the Eagles in the trade and the multiple picks they have us contributed to our 1981 Super Bowl team.
December 27, 2024Dec 27 comment_1779443 22 minutes ago, sparky151 said: Condolences to his family and friends. He was a very good LB. But we fleeced the Eagles in the trade and the multiple picks they have us contributed to our 1981 Super Bowl team. But Bill helped anchor an Eagles defense in need of some toughness and talent. This led to their own appearance in Super Bowl XV. The trade helped both sides
December 27, 2024Dec 27 comment_1779444 56 minutes ago, sparky151 said: Condolences to his family and friends. He was a very good LB. But we fleeced the Eagles in the trade and the multiple picks they have us contributed to our 1981 Super Bowl team. While I agree about our return, Burgey was a monster for years with the Eagles. ROH in Philly. I actuality a great trade for both.
December 28, 2024Dec 28 comment_1779509 On 12/26/2024 at 7:57 PM, sparky151 said: Condolences to his family and friends. He was a very good LB. But we fleeced the Eagles in the trade and the multiple picks they have us contributed to our 1981 Super Bowl team. Bengals got 1977 first-round selection, Wilson Whitley, and first- and second-round picks in 1978, Ross Browner and Ray Griffin.
December 28, 2024Dec 28 comment_1779510 3 minutes ago, Duluoz said: Bengals got 1977 first-round selection, Wilson Whitley, and first- and second-round picks in 1978, Ross Browner and Ray Griffin. None of these guys ever made All-Pro.
December 28, 2024Dec 28 comment_1779517 The WEBB defensive line (Whitley, Edwards, Burley, and Browner) was the basis of the 1981 defense.
December 28, 2024Dec 28 comment_1779529 13 hours ago, Duluoz said: None of these guys ever made All-Pro. I recall that Back in the Day fans using the term "3rd and 44" because every third down play by the opposing team they threw at 44... and usually converted.
December 28, 2024Dec 28 comment_1779538 13 hours ago, sparky151 said: The WEBB defensive line (Whitley, Edwards, Burley, and Browner) was the basis of the 1981 defense. That was a good line
December 28, 2024Dec 28 comment_1779602 17 hours ago, sparky151 said: The WEBB defensive line (Whitley, Edwards, Burley, and Browner) was the basis of the 1981 defense. How could Burley, Whitely and Browner be on the same Bengals line if Whitely and Browner were obtained in the trade for Burley?
December 28, 2024Dec 28 comment_1779603 3 minutes ago, Duluoz said: How could Burley, Whitely and Browner be on the same Bengals line if Whitely and Browner were obtained in the trade for Burley? They were not. Whitley and Browner were draft picks in the trade for Bill Bergey
December 29, 2024Dec 29 comment_1780424 19 hours ago, Duluoz said: How could Burley, Whitely and Browner be on the same Bengals line if Whitely and Browner were obtained in the trade for Burley? Gary Burley was a DE. Bengals traded LB Bill Bergey to the Eagles for picks which became Wilson Whitley and Ross Browner (and CB Ray Griffin, younger brother of Archie). The WEBB line was pretty good. Whitley and Edwards were as good a DT combo as anyone had. Burley and Browner were pretty good pass rushers.
December 29, 2024Dec 29 comment_1780503 4 hours ago, sparky151 said: Gary Burley was a DE. Bengals traded LB Bill Bergey to the Eagles for picks which became Wilson Whitley and Ross Browner (and CB Ray Griffin, younger brother of Archie). The WEBB line was pretty good. Whitley and Edwards were as good a DT combo as anyone had. Burley and Browner were pretty good pass rushers. Ah, there you go...I confused Burley with Bergey....thanks for clearing things up.
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