 In 1973, his fifth year in the NFL, he became the starting center of the Bills, replacing Remi Prudhomme, splitting time with Bruce Jarvis, centering between Reggie McKenzie at left guard and Hall-of-Famer Joe DeLamielleure at right guard, for a fine 9-5 team, when O.J.Simpson became the first running back to rush for over 2,000 yards.In 1974, Montler won the job away from Jarvis, starting in all 14 games for another 9-5 season.