1967 Bills Defensive Line Profiles

TOM SESTAK
Defensive Tackle
No. 70
McNeese State
"The powerfully built tackle has been an All-Pro selection since 1963. Tom has been described as the perfect man for his position because of his size, speed and ability."

-1967 Topps No. 27


JIM DUNAWAY
Defensive Tackle
No. 78
Mississippi
"During last year's All-Star Game, an offensive lineman sent this message to Jim Dunaway through a neutral: 'Tell that big farmer this is only an All-Star Game. He's been beating on my head all day.' That's the tipoff on this 6'4", 297-pound hulk of a man who plays defensive left tackle for the Bills. He doesn't know when or how to take it easy.
Now in his fifth AFL year, he has played with marked improvement each season, and now is one of the most feared pass rushers in the league.
Jim was a unanimous All-America at Mississippi and was drafted No. 2 by the Bills, as well as first by the Minnesota Vikings."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1967

"Strong and extremely mobile, Jim is recognized as one of the best pass rushers in professional football. Teamed with tackle Tom Sestak, they are the toughest duo of linemen to run against in the American Football League. Look for his bone-crushing tackles in '67."

-1967 Topps No. 21


RON MCDOLE
Defensive End
No. 72
Nebraska
"Moving like a human torpedo, Ron McDole probably makes more opposite-side-of-the-field tackles than any other defensive end in the business. Though his weight varies anywhere from 249 to 300 pounds, it does not seem to affect his mobility or his animal quickness.
Ron, who played his college ball at Nebraska, originally broke into pro ball with the St. Louis Cardinals as an offensive tackle. He later moved into the AFL with the Houston Oilers, and ultimately was picked up by the Bills as a free agent."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1967

"A top-notch defensive end, Ron is often seen on the opposite side of the field making game-saving tackles on fleet-footed backs who appear ready to bust out for a long gain."

-1967 Topps No. 25


HOWARD KINDIG
Defensive End
No. 73
Los Angeles State
"Howard figures heavily in Coach Sid Gilman's plans for 1967. The big defensive end was just used in reserve as a rookie.
He was Little All-America, All-Coast and All-CCAA at Los Angeles State."

-1967 Topps No. 127


TOM RHOADS
Defensive End
3rd Round
Notre Dame
"Rhoads was a third-round pick of the Buffalo Bills. If he puts on a little weight (he's expected to report at 240 or so), he could find himself in the Bills' starting lineup in 1967 because Buffalo traded regular defensive end Tom Day to San Diego.
An excellent student at Notre Dame, Tom shows a lot of determination."

-Pro Football Almanac 1967