Age: 22 (Oct. 12)
College: Clemson
Height: 6’0” Weight: 178
Prelude:
One of Buffalo ’s
two first-round draft picks in 1979 (the other was LB Tom Cousineau, who went
to the CFL instead), Butler
was considered the top-rated wide receiver in the draft. He moved into the
starting lineup across from veteran WR Frank Lewis and added an explosive
element that soon had him facing double coverages.
1979 Season Summary
Appeared in 13 of 16 games
[Bracketed numbers indicate
league rank in Top 20]
Pass Receiving
Receptions – 48
Most receptions, game – 10
(for 255 yds.) vs. NY Jets 9/23
Yards – 834
Most yards, game - 255 (on 10
catches) vs. NY Jets 9/23
Average gain – 17.4 [18]
TDs – 4
200-yard receiving games – 1
100-yard receiving games – 2
Rushing
Attempts – 2
Yards – 13
Average gain – 6.5
TDs – 0
Scoring
TDs – 4
Points – 24
Awards & Honors:
AFC Rookie of the Year: UPI,
Sporting News
Bills went 7-9 to finish
fourth in the AFC East while ranking 9th in the NFL in passing
offense (3216 yards).
Aftermath:
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Rookie of the Year Profiles feature players who were named Rookie of the Year in
the NFL, AFL (1960-69), or USFL (1983-85) by a recognized organization
(Associated Press – Offense or Defense, Newspaper Enterprise Association,
United Press International, The Sporting News, or the league itself – Pepsi NFL
Rookie of the Year).
[Updated 2/9/14]
[Updated 2/9/14]
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