Though the Buffalo Bills have become more well-known for their offensive weapons, they have had their share of impressive defensive talents as well. At a position like cornerback, there is as much room for blame as there is praise, making it tougher for players to hold a long-term positive outlook in the minds and hearts of fans.
The Bills have made moves to get stronger at the position and may even add another piece in the NFL Draft. But wouldn’t it be more fun to look back through the rich history of the franchise to talk about some of the more underrated corners to wear the red, white, and blue.
3 cornerbacks Bills fans may have forgotten about
Nate Odomes (1987-1993)
Taken in the second round of the 1987 NFL Draft, it took a year before Odomes started to really make his presence felt. By his third season, he had picked off five passes, earning a ball-hawking reputation for a Bills team that felt right on the cusp of greatness.
During the four Super Bowl seasons, Odomes was the top corner for the Bills. He made a Pro Bowl in 1992 and followed that up with a second-team All-Pro nod in 1993. Unfortunately, a knee injury all but ended his career, limiting him to just seven more games with the Atlanta Falcons before calling it a career.
Nate Clements (2001-2006)
The 21st overall pick in 2001, Clements stepped in and became an instant impact player for the Bills. He finished third in AP Defensive Rookie of the Year voting, and made a Pro Bowl in 2005, tying his career-high with six interceptions.
Like many other names in the annals of Bills history, Clements tends to be forgotten because the Bills just weren’t good during his time there. He spent six more seasons in the league between San Francisco and Cincinnati, but his best ball was played as a member of the Bills.
Charles Romes (1977-1986)
There is nothing quite like an NFL Draft gem and Romes fits the bill. Taken in the 12th round of the 1977 draft, Romes not only stuck in camp but wound up making an impressive. He would take over one of the starting jobs the next year and never look back.
He would hold onto the starting job for an incredible nine seasons, arguably having his best showing (seven interceptions) as a 31-year-old. Romes was Buffalo to the core: not flashy but reliable through and through.
Bills building a foundation at CB?
Right now, the Bills have one certainty and one major question mark at corner. Christian Benford is one of the best corners in the league. His counterpart, 2025 first-round pick Maxwell Hairston, is the unknown.
The team may add in the NFL Draft, but that duo will likely lockdown the boundary corner positions with Dee Alfrod playing nickel. Corner has been a strength for the Bills in the past and the hope is that the young trio can get them back to being an elite unit.
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