'85 USFL: Birmingham Buyout

Event Date: October 12th, 1985

Event Description: Cribbs Returns

Source: United Press International

The addition of Cribbs, who gained over 4,000 yards rushing in three seasons with Buffalo, gives the 0-5 Bills an enviable backfield, where Cribbs will team with second-year pro Greg Bell.

Bell rushed for over 1,000 yards in his rookie season and is Buffalo's leading rusher and pass catcher this season.

“Both will be in the backfield at the same time,” Bullough said. “When we go to a one back setup, they will alternate.”

The return of Cribbs had been the subject of talks between the Bills and Louis Burrell, Cribbs' agent, for the past two months. A major hurdle in the talks was the buyout of the remaining years of Cribbs' Birmingham contract.

The return of Cribbs was the second major move by the club since Oct. 1, when Bullough replaced Kay Stephenson, who was fired.

“I'm delighted it's over,” said Bills general manager Terry Bledsoe, “because he (Cribbs) belongs in a Bills uniform.”

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