‘The Bills have 37 players under contract in 2021. The leaders, according to Overthecap.com, are Denver at 39, followed by Philadelphia and Tennessee (38). The Bills, Jacksonville and Los Angeles Rams have 37. The team with the fewest is the Chargers at 19. Much more important than how many players are in the fold long term, however, is how much guaranteed money is tied up on the highest-paid players long term.’
Archives for February 1, 2020
Steve Tasker isn’t in the Hall of Fame. But Michael Irvin and Matthew Slater think he should be
‘“You really look at a guy that defined the role that players like myself and others have now, you look no further than Steve,” he said. “He set the bar, he set the standard. I think it’s because of him that guys like myself have been able to have a career in this league. He’s a special player. I’ve said it all year long, 100-year anniversary of this league, you start telling unique stories about so many of the great players that have played in this league, and you can’t tell all those stories without telling his.’
Bills won’t opt out of New Era Field lease early. Now what?
‘The one-time, early termination clause in the existing lease agreement was considered the one rare weak spot for the state and county. It would have given the Bills the ability to sever their ties to the stadium before the 10-year lease ran its course.’
In the 1960s, Bills fans had their antennae raised
‘One of my favorite recollections revolves around the Coca-Cola promotion in which each Bills’ mug could be found on the underside of a bottle cap. So, for just 12 cents a pop, you tried to collect the whole team while all the dentists in town got rich.’
Making case for Bills’ Sean McDermott to win NFL Coach of the Year
‘When it came to getting the job done on the road this season, few teams were better than the Bills (both Harbaugh’s Ravens and Shanahan’s 49ers went 7-1 on the road). Buffalo’s three signature wins on the season came on the road, including an impressive early-season victory against a Tennessee Titans team that went all the way to the AFC title game.’
Buffalo Bills’ Sean McDermott a long shot for AP Coach of the Year award (betting odds)
‘McDermott greatly exceeded national expectations in his third season as Bills head coach, but his competition also had tremendous seasons. Harbaugh, the betting favorite for the award, coached the Baltimore Ravens to a 14-2 record. A lot of Harbaugh’s success was thanks to the play of second year quarterback Lamar Jackson. The dynamic quarterback was a threat with his arm and legs and did a great job keeping defenses on their toes. Baltimore, however, was one and done in the playoffs after losing to the Tennessee Titans.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen channels Bills Mafia, puts interviewer through table (WATCH)
‘Allen, taking part in the Annexus Pro-Am at the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale on Wednesday, was recorded slamming an interviewer through a table during the tournament.’
Bills staying put at current home; New stadium not ruled out
‘That doesn’t mean the team will be staying put at its current home in suburban Buffalo.’
Bills Staying Put At Current Home; New Stadium Not Ruled Out
‘The opt-out clause sparked initial concern once the Bills were put up for sale following the death of Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson in March 2014. Fears were raised that a prospective new owner would opt out of the lease and relocate the franchise outside of western New York.’
Bills will not exercise 2020 opt-out in stadium lease
‘The team had until Feb. 28 to inform the county if they intended on exercising the clause, which was signed back in 2013. If they had done so, the lease would have expired on July 30 of this year. However, since they will not opt-out, the team is tied to the stadium until the official end of the lease, which is set to expire following the 2023 season.’
Buffalo Bills to remain in Orchard Park through 2023
‘The opt-out would have carried a $28 million fee.’