Archives for April 15, 2014

‘”I’m going to give it a heavy shot,” Trump told The News on Monday from his office in Manhattan. “I would love to do it, and if I can do it, I’m keeping it in Buffalo.”‘

‘The Buffalo Democrat has written Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, asking that the New Stadium Working Group be subject to the state’s Open Meetings Law, even if the meetings may technically remain closed.’

‘”I live in New York, and it’s easier for me to go to Buffalo than any other place,” said Trump, who once owned the USFL’s New Jersey Generals. “Where am I going to move it, some place on the other side of the country, where I have to travel for five hours?”‘

‘The Bills and Whaley have stated publicly that a running back would have to be of the Adrian Peterson variety to consider taking one in the first round. To this point in April, they’ve been tiering their pre-draft visitors to be ready to select one in the third round and beyond. With the lack of importance on the position, picking a running back in the first two rounds – considering how early they’re selecting – would not be a wise move. If a player they like at running back is available, the talent on their roster gives them the flexibility to select that player in the middle rounds and beyond. At the very least, expect Buffalo to add a priority undrafted free agent as soon as the final round wraps up.’

‘The Eagles contacted the Bills this offseason with hopes of trading for versatile Pro Bowl running back C.J. Spiller, according to two league sources familiar with the situation. The Bills weren’t interested in moving Spiller, both sources said, and talks never heightened into an offer.’