Archives for August 4, 2014

But then again, what does the NFL and its owners want – and is Trump someone they’d approve? After all, any ownership group that purchases a franchise must then get the owners’ seal of approval with yes votes from 24 of the other 31 member clubs.”

‘It’s the long term that fans are concerned about. It’s nice that Bon Jovi acknowledged at least an effort to find a permanent home for the team in Buffalo, but what these people need is a promise.’

‘And though the Bills have CJ Spiller and Fred Jackson ahead of him, Bryce Brown, the running back acquired in a draft day trade with Philadelphia, looked good, rushing for 40 yards on seven carries. That sort of effort only heats up rumors that Spiller will be traded.’

‘Buffalo’s first-string defense played well in a cameo appearance. The special teams did some good things, getting a blocked punt and a 51-yard field goal. But it was a typically nondescript exhibition opener for both clubs.’

‘”I would’ve liked to have thrown a touchdown when I was in,” Manuel said. “But this was our first game. We got our feet wet. We’re looking forward to moving on against Carolina” on Friday.”‘

‘”It’s great. We had an opportunity to come out here and wear this patch and represent Mr. Wilson, represent Andre Reed and hopefully do it with class and play with effort and passion the way that they would appreciate,” Kyle Williams said. “It’s fun. It’s always fun to be here and it’s always good to be the first game of the season.”‘

‘”At no point in his nice letter does he say he’s not moving the team from Buffalo,” said Matt Sabuda, president of the Buffalo Fan Alliance.’

‘As is typical of any preseason opener – even one nationally televised on NBC’s Sunday Night Football – the game was sloppily played by both teams, and in the end, the Giants happened to have more points than the Bills, winning 17-13.’

‘Despite still being fed through a tube, the weakened, cancer-battling Kelly drew the loudest and most heartfelt ovation Saturday when he was introduced on the Hall of Fame dais, and then again when he threw one final pass to his favorite receiver, Reed.’

‘Anyone hoping for a big step forward from Manuel will have to wait a bit longer. He’s not there yet.’

‘”(Trump) said he offered a billion dollars, all cash, no contingencies, immediate closing, he’d have the check in one hour the other day,” Michael said on the broadcast.’

‘While some still won’t believe Bon Jovi’s intentions, he wrote about building a new stadium in Buffalo and spoke about his commitment to Western New York, which he has tried to convince Bills fans of before.’

‘”I’m kind of beating this,” Kelly said. “That’s why I continue to do things I love and I enjoy.”‘