‘Bills hall of famer Jim Kelly holds the franchise record for most times winning the awards with 10.’
Archives for September 2021
Hochul administration creates contracts with two firms to help negotiate new stadium for Bills
‘The contract with O’Melveny & Myers, LLP will be for them to provide legal services related to negotiations for the state related to the Bills stadium.’
Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
‘Four of his passes directly led to touchdowns against Washington, and Allen, who is known to run the ball a decent amount himself, scored a rushing touchdown on Sunday, too.’
State study of Bills’ stadium needs reviewing all possibilities, including renovation
‘According to Empire State Development spokesperson Pamm Lent, the state has a contract with real estate/infrastructure consulting firm AECOM to conduct a review and analysis of “possible options related in part to the size, location, amenities, and cost of renovation / new construction.” The state also has a contract with O’Melveny & Myers, LLP to provide legal services related to negotiations for the state related to the Bills Stadium. The team’s current lease runs through July 2023.’
Former Bills fullback shares his tale of going from a farm to the NFL field in new book
‘“War Horse: From an Amish Farm to the NFL Gridiron” chronicles Olstad’s journey. He and his family moved to a formerly Amish-owned property to start a farm when he was six – and they spent some time living without running water and electricity.’
Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
‘The honor comes after Allen’s outstanding performance in the team’s 43-21 win Sunday over the Washington football team.’
State confirms 2 contracts are in the process of being executed concerning the future of the Buffalo Bills stadium
‘A $500,000 contract with O’Melveny & Myers, LLP was approved by ESD’s board at its September public meeting. The firm was engaged to provide legal services related to negotiations for the state related to the Bills Stadium. Information about the contract can be found on page 447 of the September 2021 ESD Board meeting materials. A second contract is with real estate/infrastructure consulting firm AECOM. The current contract is a time and materials contract for a total of about $150k, a threshold not requiring board approval. ESD engaged AECOM to conduct a review/analysis of possible options related in part to the size, location, amenities, and cost of renovation / new construction.’
Despite being heavy favorites, Bills not taking Texans for granted
‘The last time that happened was two years ago at home against Miami in a game the Bills trailed after halftime. This group also beat Minnesota as a 16.5 point underdog three years ago in Minnesota. There will be little worry about overlooking the Texans.’
Bills praise Emmanuel Sanders for work ethic and character after his big game
‘“He’s not afraid to go and do his job and dig out a safety. Or get downfield and block for his other receivers,” said Allen. “He’s not afraid to clear out on a seam ball and let the dig behind him come in. Again, he just wants to win and help this team win football games at any cost.”’
Bills QB Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for 7th time
‘It was the ninth time in his career Allen has surpassed 300 passing yards in a game and his fifth career game with at least four touchdowns along with 300 yards.’
Bills are big favorites but won’t overlook Texans
‘Seventeen point favorites to be exact, but not every big favorite wins. That’s why there’s the cliche of ‘that’s why you play the game.”
Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
‘Allen won the honor four times last year.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen named this week’s AFC Offensive Player of Week
‘He was also nominated as this week’s FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week on Tuesday.’
Bills are determined to keep their focus solely on the Texans
‘”I didn’t know we were playing [Kansas City] next to be honest,” Allen said. “And our focus is on the Houston Texans and that’s our only goal in sight right now.”‘
Top 5 storylines to follow for Bills vs. Texans | Week 4
‘”David does a great job,” McDermott said. “He’s a true professional. He’s been in this business a long time. He and I worked together in Philadelphia, where he was the receivers coach and did a great job there, so he knows offensive football. I’m sure he’s off to a great start as a head coach, winning his first game down there a couple weeks ago. His team plays hard for him, which I have a lot of respect for that.”‘