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Bills’ Beasley stirs controversy over vaccination

‘And though he presented his position somewhat ineloquently and probably didn’t “read the room” considering that over 70 percent of New Yorkers are vaccinated, Beasley has every right to express his opinion.’

Pro Football Focus somehow found 44 players in the NFL better than Bills’ Stefon Diggs

‘“He saw 21 more targets, hauled in 25 more receptions and tallied 403 yards more than he had in any single season to date, and he caught those passes at a higher rate (78.4%) than any other season of his career,” wrote PFF’s Sam Monson. “Diggs effectively justified the frustration he felt in Minnesota – he knew that he was capable of much more; all he needed was increased opportunity. He showed that in Buffalo in Year 1 as one of the best and most complete receivers in the game.”’

Bills make it official: Capacity back to 100%, fans don’t need vaccine to attend

‘Before the team made its announcement, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz tweeted on Sunday that, “Based on few new Covid-19 cases (0 on Friday and 4 Saturday out of thousands of tests), low hospitalizations and good vaccination rates, we are rescinding the vaccination requirement to attend Bills games and stadium events. We will revisit in future if circumstances warrant.”’

Buffalo Bills stadium won’t require fans to be vaccinated against Covid-19

‘New York state ended most Covid-19 rules this past week after hitting Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s goal of 70% of adults getting at least one coronavirus shot. According to Cuomo’s office, that includes allowing all stadiums, theaters, arenas, concert venues and event spots to operate at 100% capacity — with all restrictions lifted completely for outdoor venues of all sizes, including mask requirements, social distancing rules, checks for negative Covid tests or required proof of vaccination.’

NFL’s Cole Beasley is doing more harm than Colin Kaepernick ever did

‘Rather, his argument is that he’d rather take his chances with the virus that has killed about 600,000 Americans — or enough to fill Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium for every regular season home game. And he’s apparently unhappy that unvaccinated players will have to take precautions this year that the vaccinated do not, such as wearing masks while inside the team’s facilities or while traveling.’

Could the Buffalo Bills play at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium?

‘Sharing the building with the Nittany Lions could present significant logistical issues, as well, as Beaver Stadium houses just one set of locker rooms and requires Herculean efforts from cleaning crews after games, even without the time pressure of making the building ready for an NFL game day on Sunday following a Saturday Penn State game.’

Mitchell Trubisky relishing time at home with area campers, as well as new NFL opportunity

‘”It had to do with guys on the team and the coaching staff,” said Trubisky on what set Buffalo apart from other potential suitors when the Bears declined his fifth-year option. “Just being a part of a great organization and team with a chance to compete for it all (i.e. a Super Bowl) and to learn from great coaches and play with great players.”‘

Poloncarz on Bills stadium: “There’s no agreement”

‘Poloncarz says lease negotiations between the state, county and Buffalo Bills is underway, but disputes a report that there is an agreement to build a new stadium on Abbott Road near the current stadium in Orchard Park.’