ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly was among the stars of the ill-fated USFL in 1985 when Buddy Ryan's Chicago Bears defense became one of the most fearsome units in NFL history.
But when the USFL folded the following year and Kelly finally reported to play for the Buffalo Bills, the legendary quarterback and Bills icon soon got a taste of Ryan's defenses. Kelly's introduction to Ryan's 46 defense came Dec. 27, 1987, when Ryan, as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, held Kelly to 20-of-39 passing for 154 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions and a 48.