‘“We’re not feeling threatened,” Hochul said. “We’re having conversations with the organization. We’re going to get the result that this community needs.”’
Archives for August 2021
Public dollars often used for new sports stadiums, arenas
‘The New York Islanders $1.1 billion UBS Arena opens this year. New York State owns the 43-acre plot of land, but the arena is privately funded.’
Carucci Take2: Relocation talk nothing new in Bills’ pursuit of new stadium
‘Go back to 1971. Wilson wasn’t big on “floating” items in the media. He usually chose the direct approach. And back then, he went so far as to publicly share that he told officials in Seattle, which didn’t have an NFL franchise at that point, he was “very serious” about moving the Bills there and had, in fact, spoken about it with the King County executive.’
Local politicians talk about new stadium for Buffalo Bills
‘”I think that there’s a recognition that the Buffalo Bills play an extremely important role in our community, not only to the fabric of our community of who we are but the identity of who we are as well as the fact that they are an economic generator,” said NYS Sen. Tim Kennedy. “They are also a job creator and maintainer…so it’s important that we as a state step up and make sure we keep the Buffalo Bills right here in Buffalo and Western New York where they belong.”‘
A look at new stadium costs, considerations
‘First, maybe some sticker shock to hear that suggested $1.1 Billion suggested Bills stadium cost is kinda low balling it. And overall a nearly half-century facility has serious upper deck structural issues favoring a new build period according to sports business consultant Marc Garis of Sportscorp. He says “We’re looking at multi hundreds of millions of dollars just for that one fix. When you’re looking at building a new open-air stadium – you’ve gotta be looking at least at one and a quarter billion these days and New York is not exactly an inexpensive place to build a large project.”‘
Dane Jackson just being himself as he tries to win Bills starting job
‘“I think it’s just being me, honestly,” Jackson said. “I can’t get too caught up in what’s going on here, what’s going on there. If I’m myself and just making the plays that I’m supposed to make, good things will happen.”’
Morse says ‘Halo’ helmets making a difference
‘“At first, I just saw it on my helmet, so I’m like… damn… is this kind of a subliminal message?” Morse said with a laugh. “But it’s something that I’m very comfortable with. Of course, we give each other hell for how it looks.”’
Top 3 things to know from Day 5 at 2021 Bills training camp
‘The offense as a whole looked very sharp on Monday as the receivers caught almost everything thrown their way throughout practice. Isaiah Hodgins produced a number of decent catches and has been showing the coaches what he can do on the field after an injury-plagued rookie season.’
Bills’ Tremaine Edmunds, Ed Oliver are poised for breakout seasons
‘“We expect with their ability and the fact that they are two premier players for us on defense, we need those impact plays, those splash plays. And they’re capable. Ed’s done it for us in the past. Tremaine can do it. So yes, that would be the next step in their development, to be able to create those splash plays on a consistent basis.”’
As talks simmer for a new Bills stadium, some of the basics already are in dispute
‘A newly constructed NFL stadium for $1.1 billion, based on facilities built in the past decade or so, would be more than a bargain, but the Bills have not made public any specifics that would affect the cost – such as the number of seats or other such details.’
With running mate Star Lotulelei back, Bills DT Ed Oliver is ready for a breakout
‘“When I first got here, even though he taught me a lot, Star didn’t really talk to me a lot,” Oliver said, still smiling when thinking about Lotulelei’s low-key, whisper-like approach to things. “It’s hard to explain, but he was one of the guys that was just like, ‘Hey bro, go over there.’ It’s hard to explain, but I appreciated it.”’
Cole Beasley and other vaccine doubters are misleading this country at the worst possible time
‘We aren’t trying to pick on Beasley. The former Little Elm star is by all accounts a decent and well-meaning person who cares about his teammates and the communities where he plays. But he has emerged as a public voice needlessly sowing doubt in the safety of vaccination at a time when America desperately needs its public figures to speak up for vaccinations that can, have and will save lives.’
Austin emerges as possible relocation spot for Bills amid new Orchard Park stadium negotiations, per report
‘The Buffalo News also reports that the team has not made any overt threats to leave Buffalo if it doesn’t get its full funding for the stadium, but has made it clear to government negotiators that there are cities elsewhere that would welcome an NFL franchise. As Wickersham has since revealed, Austin seems to be one of those possible destinations.’
Opinion: One thought on every position
‘Matt Breida has really shown off his speed and quickness through the first four days. He works well in tight spaces, but also gets to where he’s going in a hurry. He could wind up being more of a factor in the offense than many anticipated when they signed him as a free agent in March.’
Report: Pegulas ‘threaten’ to use Austin, Texas as possible destination to move Buffalo Bills
‘A report from ESPN’s Seth Wickersham says a source within Pegula Sports and Entertainment indicated that “Austin is a possible destination—or threat” if the Bills can’t get a new deal for a taxpayer-funded stadium.’