1971 Bills Defensive Line Profiles

JIM DUNAWAY

Defensive Tackle
No. 78
Mississippi
"It's been eight years since Jim Dunaway took over as defensive left tackle for the Bills, and the 6-4, 277-pounder shows few signs of slowing down. Considering his size, he has good speed and agility in addition to his quick reactions. He's extra tough on running plays.
Jim was the Bills' number two draft pick in 1963 after becoming a unanimous All-America selection at Ole Miss. A confirmed outdoorsman, Dunaway owns a 933-acre spread in Mississippi and raises cattle."

-Brenda Zanger, Pro Football 1971

"Has manned his position for eight solid campaigns. Dunaway was a second-round draft choice after an All-America career at Mississippi. He chose the young AFL despite being the No. 1 pick of the NFL Minnesota Vikings. He once refused to give up the football after blocking a field goal and running 72 yards for a touchdown.

Dunaway is a cattle rancher on a 933-acre spread in the off-season. He's interested in animal husbandry though he was an education major at Ole Miss. He's also an archeology buff. He has a wife and two children- Lani Katrina and Jason Khayyam."

-John Devaney, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1971 Edition)

BOB TATAREK

Defensive Tackle

No. 71

Miami

A second-round draft pick who appeared in every game as a rookie in 1968 and showed promise while starting every game in '69, Bob missed ten games last season due to injuries. Fully recovered and ready to go this year, Bob stops the opposition with hard, sure tackles.

Bob was an All-American in his senior year at Miami. He played in the Liberty Bowl, Bluebonnet Bowl and College All-Star Game.

AL COWLINGS

Defensive End

No. 82

USC

With Jim Dunaway the only defensive lineman left from Buffalo's AFL glory days, the Bills look to the man known as A.C. for hand-to-hand combat with opposing offensive tackles and to disrupt opposing passing attacks. Last year's number one draft choice has both the size and speed for pro stardom. He became a starting defensive end as a rookie.

Al achieved stardom at USC as part of the defense known as the Wild Bunch. He played in the 1970 Senior Bowl.

MIKE MCBATH

Defensive End

No. 76

Penn State

After starting all 14 games in 1969, Mike was used mostly on special teams last year. With the trade of Ron McDole, he has a good chance for regular end duty this season. Mike is big (6-4, 248), agile and has great intensity.

He spent three years as a defensive tackle at Penn State. He played in the Gator Bowl and the Senior Bowl.