Archives for July 14, 2019

‘McCoy had the biggest salary-cap charge of any running back in the NFL in 2018 but finished 37th in the NFL in rushing. If the Bills move on from McCoy, either via trade or his release, the team would save $6.175 million – the amount of his base salary — leaving behind a manageable “dead money” cap hit of $2.875 million. Financially, the Bills are in good shape with the salary cap, both this year and in the immediate future, so money alone won’t be the determining factor in what happens with McCoy.’

‘My idea of a practical stadium solution – and one I would guess the consultants they’ve hired would include on their list of possibilities – is removing the upper deck of New Era Field as part of another renovation, with an increase in ticket prices to offset the lost seats and to help fund the work. The Bills have poured $18 million into an amazing, state-of-the-art expansion of their training facility. Logic would strongly suggest they keep their entire operation right where it is, and continue to invest there to maximize its viability. I fully expect training camp to eventually move from St. John Fisher to One Bills Drive with the emphasis of those late-July/early-August weeks to be on actual training rather than a geographical marketing tool that has lost its usefulness.’