‘The governor held a conference call on Wednesday and was asked about what Poloncarz said during his briefing in regards to fan attendance. Cuomo said that he did not believe Poloncarz was legally correct and added that the state would have to sign off on any regulations making it mandatory for fans to be fully vaccinated to attend Bills games. He would go on to add that, “We are not there yet.”’
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Rachel Bush, Jordan Poyer’s wife, loses it on Twitter over Bills vaccine rule
‘“We have pregnant wives. Wives who are breast-feeding. Wives who have already had Covid (so it’s dangerous to get vaccinated now) etc etc. NONE of us are comfortable with getting the vaccine. NONE of us should be forced to do so in order to watch our own husbands play live,” Bush, who was a regular at Bills homes games pre-pandemic, tweeted.’
Jordan Poyer’s wife slams COVID vaccine mandate at Bills games: ‘Very disturbed’
‘”I am alarmed by the amount of Americans that think it’s perfectly okay for the government to force an experimental vaccine on citizens. Very disturbed,” she said one tweet.’
Cuomo: State needs to sign off on regulations for fans at Bills games
‘Cuomo’s comments came one day after Erie County Executive Mark Polancarz said he supports full capacity at all Buffalo Bills homes games for the 2021 season, but any fan who wants to attend must show proof of being fully vaccinated.’
Cuomo: Not sure if Poloncarz has authority to make decision on how to allow fans at Highmark Stadium
‘On a conference call Wednesday afternoon, the governor said he does not believe Erie County Executive Poloncarz is legally correct in his assertion that this move to require fans to be fully vaccinated in order to attend home games at Highmark Stadium.’
Bills fans have mixed reactions to vaccine requirement for home games
‘”They’re trying to control people and that’s what they’re doing,” LeBuff said. Me and my family’s opinion is there’s no way they could possibly have tested this product enough. Like how do you know?”‘
After viral donation campaign started by Bills Mafia, organization to donate bags of food to WNY
‘Back in January, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had to leave the Ravens’ playoff game against the Buffalo Bills due to concussion protocol. Following Jackson’s departure and the Bills win, a Bills fan on Reddit shared that he donated $25 to Jackson’s favorite charity, the Louisville Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack.’
Cuomo: Too early to make decisions on vaccine requirement for stadium attendance
‘“I don’t think the County Executive is legally correct,” Cuomo said Wednesday during a conference call with statewide media. “But besides that, we tend to work in a collaborative with local government and were just not there yet to make those decisions. … Legally, the state would have to sign off on it. Practically, we tend to do it as a collaborative.”’
Attorney Terry Connors provides legal analysis on Erie County’s Bills game vaccination rule
‘That mandate raises many questions, particularly about the legal issues at stake.’
Bills Today | Will Buffalo address the defense with the 30th overall pick?
‘Kelly’s scouting report on Newsome pointed out that he has ideal length, quickness and ball skills and rarely gives up plays over the top, a staple of Buffalo’s secondary play. He also mentioned that durability concerns are what could keep him on the board until the Bills are on the clock.’
Report: Bills look at veteran CB depth with visit by T.J. Carrie
‘While Carrie was the Colts’ No. 4 cornerback last season, he played 43% of the Colts’ defensive snaps, mostly as an outside corner. He started in place of injured Rock Ya-Sin in the wild-card playoff loss in Buffalo.’
NFL draft preview: Bills could bolster run defense with mid- or late-round defensive tackle
‘Interior defensive linemen could represent the weakest position group in the 2021 NFL draft.’
Marv Levy inducted into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
‘The Alouettes were the first professional head coaching gig for Levy. He had been a head coach at the University of New Mexico, the University of California and at William & Mary earlier in his career. He went to Montreal after spending the previous three seasons working as an assistant to Hall of Fame coach George Allen with the Los Angeles Rams and the Washington Redskins.’
Only vaccinated Bills, Sabres fans can attend games this fall
‘Poloncarz announced the vaccination policy after expressing deep disappointment at the sudden drop-off in people making vaccine appointments.’
Erie County Executive Polancarz would welcome fully vaccinated Bills fans to fill stadium
‘Everyone purchasing a ticket has to be fully vaccinated and show proof of such if they plan to attend.’