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Five takes: A few things to watch for as Bills get set to take on Lions in preseason opener

‘With the Bills entering the season as Super Bowl contenders and so many of their positional battles already locked up, it would be unwise to risk any of the team’s starters during the first game of the preseason. This is a ready-made team that cannot afford a significant injury to any of its contributors if they hope to make a run similar to the one they enjoyed a season ago.’

AP Source: Bills’ Proposed New Stadium Price Is $1.4 Billion

‘The proposed new stadium would be built on a Bills-controlled parking lot located directly across the street from their facility. This would allow the team to continue playing home games in Orchard Park, New York, until the new stadium is completed.’

Opinion: Try to enjoy the ride

‘Expectations are good to have. Fans should have high expectations for the 2021 Bills. I have them, too. But teams don’t get to just pick up where they left off the season before. It may be pretty “coach-speak-y,” but Sean McDermott is correct when he said last January that you have to start all over each season.’

Opinion: Three players to watch: Bills at Lions

‘Webb is very highly-regarded within the organization. He’s seen almost as an extra coach in meeting rooms and on the field. It’s doubtful he makes the final 53-man roster, but it’s hard not to see him ultimately back on the practice squad.’

4 players to watch: Bills at Lions

‘Greg Rousseau | He’s the Bills 1st pick… that’s always a reason to watch a player. It can be tough to evaluate how lineman are producing and developing during camp because the contact is regulated. The leash will come off Rousseau on Friday and it will be interesting to see how his length impacts the game.’

How to watch the Bills preseason game against the Lions

‘Outside of the Buffalo market: In the following cities, the game will be shown on: Rochester: WROC; Syracuse: WSYR; Binghamton: WBGH; Utica: WPNY; Elmira: WETM; Watertown: WWTI; Albany: WXXA; Erie, Pa.: WJET; Burlington, Vt.: WFFF’

Carucci Take2: Keys 2 focus on in Bills preseason opener

‘With rosters due to be reduced from 90 to 85 by Tuesday, McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane want Friday night to serve as a means of taking last looks at players on the early bubble, while giving those on their way out a chance to have some game video for other potential employers to see.

Buffalo Bills head to Detroit for first preseason game

‘”It’s sink or swim, and I don’t plan on drowning so it’s just, you know, with the older guys and learning from them because they’ve been playing together for a while, so just getting the rhythm with them and learning their calls and what they expect and just listening to coaches and taking my losses and taking my wins lightly is so important,” Brown said.’

5 players to watch | Bills at Lions Preseason Week 1

‘After essentially redshirting his rookie year due to a shoulder injury that required surgery, Hodgins will be afforded plenty of playing time in the preseason to prove he’s worthy of a spot on the roster. Receiver is an ultra-competitive position on this squad, so he’ll need to turn in some plays Friday.’