The Buffalo Bills have made a controversial call to leave O.J. Simpson off the Wall of Fame at their new stadium, and not everyone is staying quiet about it. In fact, one prominent sports voice is calling the franchise out in the strongest possible terms.
On a recent episode of his radio show, analyst Rob Parker didn't hold back. He accused the Bills of being “cowards” for waiting until Simpson's death to make this move. According to Parker, if the team had the guts to snub the legendary running back, they should have done it while he was still alive.
“If you ever wanted to know why the Buffalo Bills are losers, have never been able to win a championship and have all kinds of other things going on, this is a prime example,” Parker fumed. “This is the worst of the worst, the most cowardish move I’ve ever seen.”
Parker pointed out that Simpson remains enshrined in both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. He also noted that the Bills had honored Simpson at their old stadium for years. So why change course now? Parker argued it flies in the face of the legal system, given Simpson's acquittal in the 1995 murder trial.
“How the hell can the Buffalo Bills have any kind of honor or ring or salute any players in that freakin’ organization and not include O.J. Simpson?” Parker asked. “He was the Buffalo Bills. Disgraceful.”
The reaction from fans has been split right down the middle. Some supporters agree with Parker, insisting the justice system should be respected. One fan wrote, “I believe in the Justice System. And he was proven innocent of murder. Guilty of robbery but that’s not a removal from history offense.” Another added, “It’s just a bad look. Take a stand when he was alive and tell him to his face.”
But others argue that the court of public opinion matters just as much. Simpson's troubled history has long been an open secret, and many fans feel the team's values simply can't coexist with honoring him. “O.J. was a great running back... but he doesn’t deserve honor, he’s not honorable, he killed two people,” wrote one fan.
This isn't the first time the Bills have faced heat over Simpson. Fans have clashed over the decision since it was first reported, and the team has officially confirmed that Simpson won't be part of the new stadium's honors. The Bills made it official earlier this week, cementing a choice that will likely keep the debate alive for years.
At the end of the day, whether you side with Parker or the team, one thing is clear: the Bills have drawn a line in the sand. And not everyone is ready to cross it.
