EDGAR CHANDLER
Middle Linebacker
No. 52
Georgia
"A rugged competitor with good speed and agility, Edgar established himself as a middle linebacker in the 1970 season. He scored the first touchdown of his pro career with a 59-yard return of an interception against the Patriots that year.
Edgar was the Bills' 4th pick in 1968. He has four sisters."
-1972 Topps No. 319
MIKE STRATTON
Linebacker
No. 58
Tennessee
The last man left from the glory days of Buffalo's AFL Championships, Mike played in six AFL All-Star Games (1963-68) and was three times all-AFL (1964-65-66). He's known as one the most devastating blitzers among pro linebackers.
Mike played both offensive and defensive end at Tennessee and held the school's reception record until it was broken by former Bill Austin Denney. He has a bachelor of science degree in education and served six years in the Marine Corps Reserve.
PAUL GUIDRY
Linebacker
No. 59
McNeese State
"A first-rate linebacker who has held down his job since 1968, with some time out for injury, Guidry replaced John Tracey as a starter after making a name for himself on special teams. He has made four interceptions, including one last season. Paul reached his peak in 1970 when he was accorded second-team All-AFC honors by United Press.
Guidry started college at Louisiana State but transferred to McNeese State where he starred as an all-conference tight end. Drafted eighth by the Bills in 1966, he has the speed, mobility and talent for snooping out opponents' plays.
Paul is nicknamed 'Gomer' because of his likeness to Jim Nabors of TV fame. He wants to coach someday."
-Jim Benagh, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football, 1972 Edition
"An eighth draft choice, Guidry has good speed and mobility. He has the ability to 'read' plays and react quickly.
Guidry was the starting left linebacker for the entire 1970 season. Last year he had an interception for 13 yards."
-1972 Coco-Cola
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