What is fred smerlas?

Fred Smerlas is a former professional football player who played as a defensive lineman in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers. Born on October 8, 1957, in Waltham, Massachusetts, Smerlas played college football at Boston College before being drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 1979 NFL Draft.

Smerlas played for the Bills from 1979 to 1989, becoming one of the team's most popular and successful players during that time. He was known for his tenacity on the field and was named to the Pro Bowl five times during his career. Smerlas also played for the San Francisco 49ers in 1990 before retiring from professional football.

After his NFL career, Smerlas has worked as a sports commentator and analyst, appearing on radio shows and TV programs to discuss football and other sports. He also owns a restaurant in Massachusetts and has been involved in various charitable endeavors in his community. Fred Smerlas is considered a Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame player and remains a beloved figure among Bills fans.