For as many pieces I have seen written regarding Peyton and Coach Tony finally reaching the top, there have been relatively few about Colts GM Bill Polian. Polian, the architect of the Bills Super Bowl teams, served as GM for the first three seasons. After the '92 season, he was fired. It's fair to say that in Buffalo today, Polian is as much respected as Marv Levy. Both men were key for building the early '90s Bills. Congratulations, Bill, on earning the coveted ring.
Former Bills tight end Pete Metzelaars also earns his first ring, now as offensive quality control coach with the Colts. An integral part of the "K-Gun" offense, Metzelaars played on all four Buffalo Super Bowl teams. Jim Kelly once said that Metzelaars was the best tight end he ever played with. Considering the Bills also had a tight end Keith McKeller (who the K-Gun offense was named after), that was a high, and accurate compliment from Kelly.
The list of former 1190-1993 Bills who went on to earn Super Bowl rings includes Don Beebe (won with Green Bay) and Mike Lodish (won with Denver).
And with that, the 2006 season ends. Let the 2007 season begin!
