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Archives for May 4, 2014
NFL Draft offers hype but little else
‘It really is mind-boggling when you think about how much time and energy is spent breaking down players and trying to figure out the order in which they’ll get selected. It’s great for the NFL, of course, which has effectively turned the sport into a 24/7/365 multibillion-dollar machine.’
Golisano and Brandon have dinner as intrigue over Bills ownership grows
‘And The News learned Saturday that Bills President Russ Brandon dined Thursday with billionaire B. Thomas Golisano, who has been mentioned as a possible buyer of the team. Also at that dinner at Sinatra’s was Larry Quinn, former managing partner of the Sabres when Golisano was the primary owner.’
Report: Thruway chairman interested in buying Buffalo Bills
‘Milstein has been something of a controversial figure in western New York in recent years. He owns 140 acres of prime real estate in the city of Niagara Falls, but the land has sat largely vacant.’
Bills head into draft keeping options open
‘”It’s finally one time where we can use you (media) guys to our advantage,” he admitted with a laugh. “There are things that you put out there to see if someone bites and there are some things you put out there that are true. You have people read between the lines and you don” want to show your hand. I’m sure everyone is doing the same thing.”‘
Saving the Bills, but at what cost?
‘We’re not saying the Bills wouldn’t be missed, and we hope this is the year they end the NFL’s longest playoff drought, but we should give pause to any potential owner who thinks a new taxpayer-funded stadium is the only way he or she sees the team staying in Western New York. Regrettably, we should also brace for a time when Buffalo isn’t front of the word Bills.’
How the Browns, Bills and Steelers should approach Round 1
‘The smart pick is Mack, if he’s there.’
Marv Levy speaks on passing of Ralph Wilson, finding a good quarterback
‘Part of the conversation focused on the NFL draft, as Levy broke down what he looks for when selecting a quarterback for his team.’
AP Source: Bills could identify owner in 90 days
‘A person familiar with the sale process told The Associated Press on Saturday there is an anticipation that the Bills’ could be sold by July, and the sale approved by NFL owners as early as the league’s meetings in October. The same person and another person also told the AP that at least one prospective ownership group has already toured potential new stadium locations in Buffalo.’
Kelly updates cancer treatment
‘”Hello everyone. I’m just getting ready to go to my 19th treatment for radiation and I’ve already had two bouts of chemo. Keep those prayers coming, I sure need them. Without you I wouldn’t be able to get through this. God bless you. Look forward to the Bills’ draft on May eighth,” he said.’