‘There are so many issues and scenarios that we are planning for, because we want to be ready. First and foremost, we are looking at things internally. So what about our staff? What about the health and wellness of the people that work at the Buffalo Bills, and the players and the coaches and people locally in our community? And so we’ve put together an internal task force across all our properties.’
Archives for May 2020
Prime-time game debate: How many night games will Bills get?
‘If they’re going to get three games, they won’t be on the road for all three so I think they get a Sunday night game against the Patriots. The Thursday game will be at the Jets, because they usually like to keep those games closer for travel and the Bills don’t have many opponents outside the AFC East that are that are that close.’
Bills safety Micah Hyde postpones charity softball game at Sahlen Field
‘Nearly 40 Bills players took part in the inaugural event to benefit Hyde’s IMagINe for Youth Foundation. More than $40,000 was raised to benefit schools in Western New York and help provide academic and athletic resources for children facing financial hardships.’
In search for supplies, Roswell Park hands off to Thurman Thomas
‘”Thurman’s got a lot of friends in places that will help facilitate things. That’s why people have reached out to us,” Bernard said. “I’ve been on the phone constantly for the last month.”‘
NFL rumors: Buffalo Bills will open with four-straight NFC West games
‘It’s certainly a possibility based on what John Clayton of 710 ESPN Seattle told 93.7 The Fan on Wednesday. Clayton, formerly of ESPN, told the radio station that the first four games of the 2020 season would involve AFC vs. NFC matchups.’
Will Buffalo Bills fans get refunds if NFL games are played in empty stadiums? Here’s what Roger Goodell is planning
‘The Associated Press obtained a memo released to NFL teams from commissioner Roger Goodell. According to the memo, fans will have two options if they cannot attend games in 2020: A full refund or the amount could be applied to a future ticket purchase.’
McDermott concerned about chemistry between Allen-Diggs; Bills’ HC believes effects of pandemic may disrupt timing
‘“I am concerned about it, but I guess I’m not worried at this point,” said Bills’ head coach Sean McDermott. “There’s challenges for everyone, right? What you do is you try and find ways to adjust. Our theme this offseason has been find a way.”’
La Canfora: Bills have the best roster in the AFC East and it ‘doesn’t appear to be particularly close’
‘In his preseason predictions, La Canfora has the Bills winning the AFC East, saying, “They have the best roster in this division and it doesn’t appear to be particularly close to me right now. Even if Josh Allen is more of a project than a solution, as long as he protects the football and does his thing with his legs they will be in the playoffs again. Top-five defense and Stefon Diggs will be a game changer.”‘
John Clayton believes NFL will play all inter-conference games weeks 1-4
‘That means the Bills would open the season by playing, in an unknown order as of right now, home against the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams and on the road against the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals. By doing this, if the league did have to cancel the first four weeks, it would still allow for every team to have six divisional and twelve total conference games remaining. Therefore, no team would have a competitive advantage and the schedule would remain balanced when it came to determining playoff teams in each conference.’
Report: Bills will start season with four games against NFC West
‘While we don’t know the order of the match ups just yet, we do know the Bills will host the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams and travel to the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers.’
NFL issues details on league-wide ticket refund policy amid COVID-19 pandemic
‘We have every expectation that there will be a full NFL game schedule in 2020. However, if a game is cancelled and cannot be rescheduled, or is played under conditions that prohibit fans from attending, ticket buyers who purchase tickets directly from the club (i.e., Season Tickets, Group Sales and/or Partial Season Plans) will receive the option of a full refund of [their] ticket purchase price (plus associated fees) for any impacted games or have the ability to apply the applicable amount to a future ticket purchase…’.
Mario Addison says Buffalo ‘feels like home already’ as he reunites with familiar faces
‘“For me, it feels like home already. You know people can get lost going to a new team, they don’t know what to expect and start stressing out but I don’t feel that way at all. It’s like everybody I’ve played with is on this new team and I’m on this new team as well so it’s like my second home,” Mario Addison explained.’
2nd Micah Hyde Charity Softball game postponed due to COVID
‘It was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 31, at Sahlen Field.’
Micah Hyde charity softball game postponed due to COVID-19
‘Since no on-field training can take place until NFL facilities reopen, no players are available to play the game.’
A new Bills player with old ties to Jerry Hughes
‘”Jerry offered his home to me,” continued Addison, “so I moved in with Jerry, I tried to pay rent and I tried to pay a bill or two and he kept turning me down and I’m always grateful to Jerry.”‘