Electric Company (football)

Though the Bills would miss the playoffs during Simpson's milestone year where he rushed for 2,000 yards, he made an effort to introduce his offensive line during the final game's press conference.

Simpson praised his offensive line's efforts and said he would only play "until all these guys get old so they won’t be able to help someone else break my records.

"[4] Although the Buffalo Bills had winning records during the 1973, 1974, and 1975 seasons, only the 1974 team made the NFL playoffs during the eight-team format era.

[14][15][16] Other members of the Electric Company: third-year center Bruce Jarvis started the first eight games in 1973,[17] but suffered a career-ending knee injury in November.

During Simpson's first All-Pro season and first rushing title in 1972,[18] Bob Penchion and Dick Hart were listed at right guard (DeLamielleure was selected in the 1973 NFL draft).

[22][23] The beginning of the Electric Company era is often considered to be 1973, when the Bills moved to Rich Stadium (with AstroTurf), broke a skid of six consecutive losing seasons, and Simpson started breaking records.

[24] When the nickname is expanded to include the whole offense, quarterback Joe Ferguson who was part of the Bills' 1973 NFL draft class along with DeLamielleure and Seymour is also considered to be a member.

[31] On September 16, 1973, Simpson broke Willie Ellison's 247-yard single game record with a 250-yard effort against the New York Jets.