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Cookie Gilchrist was the first AFL runner to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark.
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Marshawn Lynch, the Bills first-round draft pick in 2007, rushed for over 1,000 yards as a rookie.
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Antowain Smith led the Bills in rushing as a rookie in 1997.
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Thurman Thomas holds the Bills career rushing mark with 11,938 yards.
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Robb Riddick, a ninth-round draft pick in 1981, played his entire career (seven seasons) with the Buffalo Bills.
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In 1985 Greg Bell set a then-team record for receptions in a game when he hauled in 13 passes against the San Diego Chargers.
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Joe Cribbs gained over 1,000 yards in three of his five seasons with the Bills. He was elected to the Pro Bowl in each of those three seasons (1980-81, 1983).
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Curtis Brown was voted as the Bills' 1977 Most Valuable Player by his teammates.
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Roland Hooks started against the New England Patriots in 1977 in place of an injured O.J. Simpson and rushed for 155 yards.
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Terry Miller burst into the NFL as a rookie in 1978 by gaining 1,060 yards on 238 attempts.
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In 1978 Jim Braxton set a then-franchise record for most receptions by a running back with 43 catches for 461 yards.
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In 11 seasons (nine in Buffalo) O.J. Simpson rushed for 11,236 yards, added 2,142 yards on 203 pass receptions, returned 33 kickoffs 990 yards for a superb 30-yard average, and amassed 14,368 combined net yards. He scored 456 points on 76 touchdowns.
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