The Mighty O’Ba Sports Report: The Best Safety Tandem in the History of the Buffalo Bills

By Pat Freeman, The Mighty O’Ba

Jordan Poyer

The Buffalo Bills suffered one of the hardest losses recently in the McDermott/ Beane era. The franchise, under their direction, has made six of seven post season appearances. Two skillful players who have been here now for seven seasons, once again stood before the media together.

This time was vastly different, but I did ask them about how they were feeling because I do not believe that the two of them are coming back. Now I did speculate last year, but Jordan Poyer re-signed during the off season for one more opportunity to see what I believe is no doubt the greatest safety tandem in the history of the franchise, and ranks as one of the best tandems ever.

Micah Hyde

The combination of Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde has no doubt cemented these two warriors in the history books as two of the best. Both have been awarded all pro honors on multiple occasions as two of the first free agents signed under coach McDermott’s tenure.

As a matter of fact it was Doug Whaley who signed Micah Hyde, but he was later replaced by Brandon Beane after the 2017 draft. This is not my first time praising these two exceptional athletes. These two not only have been in tandem for seven seasons, but they customarily meet the media together at the podium and have been stand up guys, win or lose. Each athlete put in so much work into each season it is not surprising that meeting the media after a season ending playoff loss is devastating for these players.

Life in the NFL is brutal – each year is a challenge along with each game, and when you know that you have a particularly good roster, it takes a lot to face an often-antagonistic media which includes many who have never played the game or are not high-level athletes of any sport. It just makes you appreciate what these two gallant warriors have given to this region.

Pat Freeman, The Mighty O’Ba

I absolutely salute Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde as one of the best safety tandems in NFL history. Both have helped establish a culture that accepts nothing but to compete for championships every year.