Archives for March 27, 2016

'“His discipline. Usually young receivers use a ‘U’ release, when a receiver releases too wide and the defensive back pushes him to the sideline and you can never get a good throw. With Sammy, he uses a ‘V.’ He has a quick release and gets back on the corner — it’s a shorter distance to the go route. It usually takes a guy two, three or four years to learn how to do that. He figured it out.”'

'Under the NFL’s present structure, the Bills would have to make a minimum contribution of $200 million in order to receive the maximum $200-million loan from the league – under its G-4 program and subject to approval by three-fourths of the owners – that is effectively interest free and repaid from stadium revenues.'

'Sorry, if it’s a choice between the Times and the NFL, it’s not a tough call. Alan Schwarz, one of the authors of the story, has been the driving force in media on concussions for well over a decade. The league has lied and denied and been a servant to violence and profit.'

'“New” isn’t always “better.” The fans who pay for such palaces care more about a pure atmosphere. At least that’s the sense I get from folks in Buffalo. One model? The Green Bay Packers. They preserved their bowl at Lambeau Field once occupied by Vince Lombardi and Bart Starr with renovations that include a Packers Hall of Fame. It’s evolved as a 24/7/365 destination. Walk into the Lambeau Field Atrium and you feel the tradition.'